Patents Assigned to POWER TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC
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Publication number: 20240133462Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, JR., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
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Publication number: 20240075804Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventor: Joseph T. Dalum
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Patent number: 11898629Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 7, 2023Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, Jr., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
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Patent number: 11801824Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Power Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
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Publication number: 20230279943Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, JR., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
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Patent number: 11598408Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, Jr., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
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Patent number: 11584242Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum
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Publication number: 20220153138Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2022Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventor: Joseph T. Dalum
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Patent number: 11225240Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2017Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: Power Technology Holdings, LLCInventor: Joseph T. Dalum
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Publication number: 20210362703Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Power Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
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Patent number: 11077842Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
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Publication number: 20210108716Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, JR., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
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Patent number: 10792993Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Matthew J. Jarmuz, Daniel Francis Myers, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
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Patent number: 10781910Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, Jr., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
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Publication number: 20200198617Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Applicant: Power Technology Holdings, LLCInventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum
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Patent number: 10427520Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum
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Patent number: 10214199Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 1, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph Thomas Dalum, Joseph Mario Ambrosio
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Publication number: 20190056026Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventors: Joseph T. Dalum, William C. Mammen, JR., Aaron Scott Kim Vanselow
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Patent number: 10071647Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum
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Publication number: 20180154773Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Power Technology Holdings LLCInventor: Joseph Thomas Dalum