Patents Assigned to POWER TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC
  • Publication number: 20240133462
    Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes a first prime mover, a transmission, a power take-off (PTO), a lubrication system for the transmission and the PTO, and a control system. The transmission is powered by the first prime mover. The transmission is configured to rotate a drive shaft of the vehicle. The PTO is connected to the transmission at a first interface. The PTO includes the first interface and a second interface. The control system is configured to control fluid flow through the lubrication system for at least one mode where the input section of the PTO is stationary and the output section rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, JR., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
  • Publication number: 20240075804
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a first prime mover and a first prime mover driven transmission. A vehicle drive system for the vehicle includes an electric energy source, an electric motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the first prime mover, and a high power generator coupled to the electric motor. The electric motor is configured to generate energy for storage in the energy source via rotation using power from the first prime mover and drives the generator using energy from the electric energy source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Joseph T. Dalum
  • Patent number: 11898629
    Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes a first prime mover, a transmission, a power take-off (PTO), a lubrication system for the transmission and the PTO, and a control system. The transmission is powered by the first prime mover. The transmission is configured to rotate a drive shaft of the vehicle. The PTO is connected to the transmission at a first interface. The PTO includes the first interface and a second interface. The control system is configured to control fluid flow through the lubrication system for at least one mode where the input section of the PTO is stationary and the output section rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, Jr., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
  • Patent number: 11801824
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle includes a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes an interface between the transmission and the prime mover for coupling to an electric motor. The electric motor can be in direct or indirect mechanical communication with a hydraulic pump. The electric motor can receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
  • Publication number: 20230279943
    Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes a first prime mover, a transmission, a power take-off (PTO), a lubrication system for the transmission and the PTO, and a control system. The transmission is powered by the first prime mover. The transmission is configured to rotate a drive shaft of the vehicle. The PTO is connected to the transmission at a first interface. The PTO includes the first interface and a second interface. The control system is configured to control fluid flow through the lubrication system for at least one mode where the input section of the PTO is stationary and the output section rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, JR., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
  • Patent number: 11598408
    Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes a first prime mover, a transmission, a power take-off (PTO), a lubrication system for the transmission and the PTO, and a control system. The transmission is powered by the first prime mover. The transmission is configured to rotate a drive shaft of the vehicle. The PTO is connected to the transmission at a first interface. The PTO includes the first interface and a second interface. The control system is configured to control fluid flow through the lubrication system for at least one mode where the input section of the PTO is stationary and the output section rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, Jr., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
  • Patent number: 11584242
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle including a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, a rechargeable power source, and a PTO. The hybrid vehicle drive system can include a control system for reducing or eliminating regenerative braking during a traction control or anti-lock braking event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum
  • Publication number: 20220153138
    Abstract: A vehicle drive system for a vehicle including a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source can be configured for reduced fuel consumption at idle. The vehicle drive system includes an electric motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the first prime mover. The control system causes fuel to be eliminated to the first prime mover while the vehicle is stopped and causes the electric motor to rotate the first prime mover at a speed, thereby reducing fuel consumption at idle for the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Joseph T. Dalum
  • Patent number: 11225240
    Abstract: A vehicle drive system for a vehicle including a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source can be configured for reduced fuel consumption at idle. The vehicle drive system includes an electric motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the first prime mover. The control system causes fuel to be eliminated to the first prime mover while the vehicle is stopped and causes the electric motor to rotate the first prime mover at a speed, thereby reducing fuel consumption at idle for the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph T. Dalum
  • Publication number: 20210362703
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle includes a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes an interface between the transmission and the prime mover for coupling to an electric motor. The electric motor can be in direct or indirect mechanical communication with a hydraulic pump. The electric motor can receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Power Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
  • Patent number: 11077842
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle includes a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes an interface between the transmission and the prime mover for coupling to an electric motor. The electric motor can be in direct or indirect mechanical communication with a hydraulic pump. The electric motor can receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
  • Publication number: 20210108716
    Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes a first prime mover, a transmission, a power take-off (PTO), a lubrication system for the transmission and the PTO, and a control system. The transmission is powered by the first prime mover. The transmission is configured to rotate a drive shaft of the vehicle. The PTO is connected to the transmission at a first interface. The PTO includes the first interface and a second interface. The control system is configured to control fluid flow through the lubrication system for at least one mode where the input section of the PTO is stationary and the output section rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 15, 2021
    Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, JR., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
  • Patent number: 10792993
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle comprising a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, a rechargeable power source, and a PTO. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes a hydraulic motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the PTO and an electric motor in direct or indirect mechanical communication with the hydraulic motor. The electric motor can provide power to the prime mover driven transmission and receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the PTO. The hydraulic motor can provide power to the prime mover driven transmission and receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the PTO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Matthew J. Jarmuz, Daniel Francis Myers, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
  • Patent number: 10781910
    Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes a first prime mover, a transmission, a power take-off (PTO), a lubrication system for the transmission and the PTO, and a control system. The transmission is powered by the first prime mover. The transmission is configured to rotate a drive shaft of the vehicle. The PTO is connected to the transmission at a first interface. The PTO includes the first interface and a second interface. The control system is configured to control fluid flow through the lubrication system for at least one mode where the input section of the PTO is stationary and the output section rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, Jr., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
  • Publication number: 20200198617
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle including a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, a rechargeable power source, and a PTO. The hybrid vehicle drive system can include a control system for reducing or eliminating regenerative braking during a traction control or anti-lock braking event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Applicant: Power Technology Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum
  • Patent number: 10427520
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive system for use with a first prime mover and a transmission driven by the first prime mover. The system includes a second prime mover coupled to a rechargeable energy source, a split shaft PTO, and an accessory coupled to the split shaft PTO. The split shaft PTO is configured to couple to the second prime mover, and the accessory is configured to receive power from the second prime mover through the split shaft PTO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum
  • Patent number: 10214199
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive system for a vehicle includes a first prime mover, a first prime mover driven transmission, and a rechargeable power source. The hybrid vehicle drive system further includes an interface between the transmission and the prime mover for coupling to an electric motor. The electric motor can be in direct or indirect mechanical communication with a hydraulic pump. The electric motor can receive power from the prime mover driven transmission through the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
  • Publication number: 20190056026
    Abstract: A vehicle drive system includes a first prime mover, a transmission, a power take-off (PTO), a lubrication system for the transmission and the PTO, and a control system. The transmission is powered by the first prime mover. The transmission is configured to rotate a drive shaft of the vehicle. The PTO is connected to the transmission at a first interface. The PTO includes the first interface and a second interface. The control system is configured to control fluid flow through the lubrication system for at least one mode where the input section of the PTO is stationary and the output section rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, JR., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
  • Patent number: 10071647
    Abstract: One embodiment relates to a system for idle reduction in a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a control system for causing the vehicle to operate in a charge depletion mode, or a charge accumulation mode in response to job site data; the job site data can include an estimate of the amount of energy required at the job site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum
  • Publication number: 20180154773
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle drive system for use with a first prime mover and a transmission driven by the first prime mover. The system includes a second prime mover coupled to a rechargeable energy source, a split shaft PTO, and an accessory coupled to the split shaft PTO. The split shaft PTO is configured to couple to the second prime mover, and the accessory is configured to receive power from the second prime mover through the split shaft PTO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum