Patents Assigned to Delphi Technologies
  • Flow control valve with two stage pintel and concentric valve seats
    Patent number: 7383860
    Abstract: A high resolution flow valve may comprise a first stage valve for allowing a first flow through the flow valve and a second stage valve located concentrically within the first stage valve and also connected to the inlet for allowing an additional second flow through the flow valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Joshua M. Haines
  • System and method for transmitting signals having audio data in a vehicle
    Patent number: 7386272
    Abstract: A system and a method for transmitting signals having audio data in a vehicle are provided. The system includes a first transceiver configured to receive an analog communication signal having the audio data and to transmit a first FM signal having the audio data in an ISM frequency band in response to the analog communication signal. The first FM signal is transmitted at a first predetermined power level. The system further includes a second transceiver configured to receive the first FM signal and to transmit a second FM signal having the audio data in an FM frequency band in response to the first FM signal. The second FM signal is transmitted at a second predetermined power level less than the first predetermined power level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank M. Hirschenberger
  • Electrical connector body having cantilevered terminal hold-down beams
    Patent number: 7384309
    Abstract: An electrical connector body includes a rear face, a front face, and a terminal cavity longitudinally extending substantially between the rear and front faces. A rigid retention wall longitudinally extends at least partially between the rear and front faces and includes a terminal retention feature. At least two cantilevered hold-down beams are substantially opposed from the rigid retention wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Morello, James M. Rainey
  • Method of estimating the temperature of an oxygen sensor heating element
    Patent number: 7385161
    Abstract: The resistance of an oxygen sensor heating element is estimated by modeling the effects of physical and electrical heating on the resistance of the heating element lead-in conductors, and subtracting the lead-in conductor resistance from a measure of the heating circuit resistance. The lead-in conductor resistance model is based on the temperature of the oxygen sensor boss and the current carried by the lead-in conductors. The heating element temperature is calculated from the determined heating element resistance and initial (cold-start) parameters of the heating circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: James Craig Smith
  • Double flank delash gear mechanism
    Patent number: 7383750
    Abstract: A gear arrangement includes a first section having a first plurality of teeth and at least a portion of the first section is made of a compliant material. There is also a second section having a second plurality of teeth. The second section is made of a stiff material. The first section is arranged axially adjacent to the second section and each of the first plurality of teeth has a tooth flank that changes axially across the tooth flank. A method for manufacturing a gear arrangement includes fabricating a first gear, which includes a first plurality of teeth, and a bearing from a compliant material. The method also includes mounting a second gear, which includes a second plurality of teeth, to the bearing, aligning the first plurality of teeth with the second plurality of teeth, and coupling the first gear with the second gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratko Menjak, Michael J. Augustine, David E. King, Neil T. Beyersdorf, Michael R. Pyrett, Thomas J. Bucholz, Charles W. Calvin, James P. Kelly, George S. Frahm
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE STEERING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080133087
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a vehicle steering system are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes receiving a desired front road wheel angle signal at a controller. The desired front road wheel angle signal is indicative of a desired front road wheel angle of vehicle wheels. The method further includes receiving a parking assist request signal at the controller indicating a parking assist operational mode is desired. The method further includes generating a desired motor torque signal for controlling a power steering motor in the parking assist operational mode utilizing the controller, based on the desired front road wheel angle signal and the parking assist request signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Klein, Michael K. Hales
  • Stationary wheel hub
    Patent number: 7380828
    Abstract: The invention provides a steering column assembly for a vehicle and a method for manufacturing the steering column assembly. The steering column assembly includes a steering column member having an aperture extending along an axis. The steering column assembly also includes a steering shaft rotatably disposed at least partially in the aperture. The steering shaft includes a steering wheel engaging end axially spaced from the aperture. The steering column assembly also includes a supporting member for supporting a vehicle accessory. The supporting member is cantilevered from the steering column member and cooperates with the steering column member to define a groove substantially surrounding the steering wheel engaging end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Ratko Menjak, Timothy W. Kaufmann, Stephen V. Gillman, Brian J. Magnus, Michael J. Cole, Damir Menjak
  • Vehicle sensing method for detecting a pedestrian impact
    Patent number: 7380633
    Abstract: The collision of a vehicle with a pedestrian is detected by the presence of a foreign object in a sensing zone above the hood of the vehicle within a prescribed time of an initial impact with the bumper of the vehicle. The initial impact is detected with an acceleration sensor disposed in or near the front bumper and the sensing zone is defined by object detection sensors disposed on the hood or behind the windshield of the vehicle. Vehicle speed is used to discriminate against events that occur while the vehicle is stationary or moving very slowly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Junqiang Shen, Lawrence C Hau
  • Outward-opening gas-exchange valve system for an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 7377249
    Abstract: An outwardly-opening gas-exchange valve assembly for an internal combustion engine. The valve assembly includes a port in a firing chamber in an engine head, the port having a valve seat on a side opposite from the firing chamber. A piston-shaped poppet valve head slides in a bore in the engine head for mating with the valve seat to occlude passage of gas across the valve seat. Withdrawal of the poppet valve head from the seat opens the firing chamber to communication with an intake or exhaust manifold runner in the engine head. The poppet valve head may be actuated by an overcenter lever arrangement actuated selectively by hydraulic pressure or mechanical actuation. In a preferred embodiment, OO intake and exhaust valves are radially arranged in a hemispherical fire deck and may include an adjustable pitch helical channel to induce swirl to the incoming gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Philip J. G. Dingle
  • Driver circuit for an ion measurement device
    Patent number: 7373803
    Abstract: A driver circuit is described for an ion measuring device associated with a cylinder of a diesel engine for the measurement of the conductivity of the combustion gas present in the cylinder, wherein a negative voltage can be applied by the driver circuit to a glow plug serving as a sensor and associated with the cylinder for a respective ion measurement. The negative voltage is generated by a capacitor which is correspondingly charged each time the glow plug is switched off via the magnetic energy stored in the internal inductance of the glow plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies
    Inventor: Thomas Bruckmann
  • Electric caliper position control with adaptive estimation
    Patent number: 7374254
    Abstract: A method for controlling an electric brake system having a piston moveable by an electric motor is provided. The method includes the steps of storing data for correlating a position of the piston to a braking force applied by the piston, estimating a braking force associated with a specific position of the piston based upon the stored data, generating a control signal based upon the estimated braking force, determining a second braking force associated with the specific position and updating the stored data based upon a difference between the estimated braking force and the second braking force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jon T. Zumberge
  • NEBULIZER AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING THE NEBULIZER
    Publication number: 20080110453
    Abstract: A nebulizer and methods for controlling the nebulizer are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the nebulizer activates a piezo-electric device to atomize liquid only when a person is inhaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: David A. Ross, Paul T. Kotnik
  • EXHAUST GAS SENSORS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATIONS OF NOX AND AMMONIA AND TEMPERATURES OF THE SENSORS
    Publication number: 20080110769
    Abstract: Exhaust gas sensors and methods for measuring concentrations of NOx and ammonia and temperatures of the sensors are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, an exhaust gas sensor utilizes one zirconia layer and a plurality of alumina layers therein for generating signals indicative of concentrations of NOx and ammonia, and having an impedance indicative of a temperature of the exhaust gas sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Da Yu Wang, Robert Jerome Farhat
  • NEBULIZER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AMOUNT OF LIQUID THAT IS ATOMIZED BY THE NEBULIZER
    Publication number: 20080110452
    Abstract: A nebulizer and a method for controlling an amount of liquid that is atomized by the nebulizer is provided. The nebulizer determines an identity of an individual and accesses a remote computer to determine a desired amount of liquid to atomize for the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Paul T. Kotnik, David A. Ross
  • Coupled loop array antenna
    Patent number: 7372407
    Abstract: An antenna uses an at least substantially straight microstrip line as the feed for a linear array. A row of microstrip loops is located on a side of the feed line and at least substantially parallel to the feed line. Multiple iterations of this arrangement may be used to form a planar array antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn Shi
  • Seat belt buckle for use with pretensioner
    Patent number: 7370393
    Abstract: A seat belt buckle for use with a tongue of a seat belt includes a latch that engages the tongue, and a release bar that releases the latch. An inertia locking device mounted to a frame portion is normally biased in an unlocking position and rotates to a locking position to prevent movement of the release bar into the release position when the seat belt buckle is subjected to a force greater than the biasing force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David G. Hlavaty, James L. Webber, Michael Todd Moury
  • Piezoresistive sensing structure
    Patent number: 7371601
    Abstract: A technique for manufacturing a piezoresistive sensing structure includes a number of process steps. Initially, a piezoresistive element is implanted into a first side of an assembly that includes a semiconductor material. A passivation layer is then formed on the first side of the assembly over the element. The passivation layer is then removed from selected areas on the first side of the assembly. A first mask is then provided on the passivation layer in a desired pattern. A beam, which includes the element, is then formed in the assembly over at least a portion of the assembly that is to provide a cavity. The passivation layer provides a second mask, in the formation of the beam, that determines a width of the formed beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Rich, Steven M. Crist
  • Night vision infrared illuminator
    Patent number: 7372055
    Abstract: An illuminator assembly is provided for supplying night vision illumination. The assembly includes a support housing and an infrared illumination source. An infrared reflector receives the radiation emitted from the infrared illumination source and reflects the infrared radiation in a first substantially collimated field of view and transmits visible light therethrough. A visible light reflector is located behind the infrared reflective mirror for receiving visible light transmitted through the infrared reflector and reflecting scattering the visible light in a second field of view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph E. Harter, Jr., Gregory K. Scharenbroch, Siddharth S. Rege
  • Method for determining solenoid control current using hysteresis interpolation for transmission clutch control
    Patent number: 7373234
    Abstract: A transmission control arrangement controls the generation of a required solenoid control current that is provided to an electro-hydraulic pressure control module to ultimately control clutch pressure. The module includes a linear solenoid, which has an up direction pressure-current (P-I) data table and a down direction pressure-current (P-I) data table associated therewith. For large pressure increase change requests the up P-I table is used. For large pressure decrease change requests the down P-I table is used. An interpolation process uses current values taken from both the up and down P-I data tables for pressure change requests that are neither large increases nor large decreases. The control arrangement also includes a variable gain feature that changes the gain in dependence on the gear state of the transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: KyoungPil Hwang, Andrew D. Herman, Michael Kozan
  • Electrical socket terminal having a contact stabilizer
    Patent number: 7371133
    Abstract: An electrical socket terminal includes a socket housing defining a cavity. The socket housing includes a first set of walls, a second set of rigid walls connected to the first set of wall and spacing the first set of walls apart, and at least one resilient socket contact inwardly depending from the first set of walls into the cavity. The socket contact(s) include at least one inwardly depending stabilizer adapted to laterally restrain a plug contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Morello, William G. Strang