Patents by Inventor Alan H. Fitzsimmons
Alan H. Fitzsimmons has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10040676Abstract: A system includes a detection device configured to transmit and receive one or more signals in a generally vertical direction above a vehicle. Additionally, the system may include a processing device configured to measure a time of flight associated with the transmission and receipt of the one or more signals in the generally vertical direction. A distance travelled by the one or more signals may be determined based, at least in part, on the measured time of flight, and the distance travelled may be compared with a threshold distance to determine an overhead clearance of the vehicle. In response to determining the overhead clearance, a vehicle system may be activated.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: HYSTER-YALE GROUP, INC.Inventors: Thomas Kenan Miller, Alan H. Fitzsimmons, Stephen A. Moore, Allen Brock
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Publication number: 20160376136Abstract: A system includes a detection device configured to transmit and receive one or more signals in a generally vertical direction above a vehicle. Additionally, the system may include a processing device configured to measure a time of flight associated with the transmission and receipt of the one or more signals in the generally vertical direction. A distance travelled by the one or more signals may be determined based, at least in part, on the measured time of flight, and the distance travelled may be compared with a threshold distance to determine an overhead clearance of the vehicle. In response to determining the overhead clearance, a vehicle system may be activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Kenan MILLER, Alan H. FITZSIMMONS, Stephen A. MOORE, Allen BROCK
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Patent number: 9459349Abstract: A system includes a detection device configured to transmit and receive one or more signals in a generally vertical direction above a vehicle. Additionally, the system may include a processing device configured to measure a time of flight associated with the transmission and receipt of the one or more signals in the generally vertical direction. A distance travelled by the one or more signals may be determined based, at least in part, on the measured time of flight, and the distance travelled may be compared with a threshold distance to determine an overhead clearance of the vehicle. In response to determining the overhead clearance, a vehicle system may be activated.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Hyster-Yale Group, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Kenan Miller, Alan H. Fitzsimmons, Stephen A. Moore, Allen Brock
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Publication number: 20160116587Abstract: A system includes a detection device configured to transmit and receive one or more signals in a generally vertical direction above a vehicle. Additionally, the system may include a processing device configured to measure a time of flight associated with the transmission and receipt of the one or more signals in the generally vertical direction. A distance travelled by the one or more signals may be determined based, at least in part, on the measured time of flight, and the distance travelled may be compared with a threshold distance to determine an overhead clearance of the vehicle. In response to determining the overhead clearance, a vehicle system may be activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Kenan MILLER, Alan H. Fitzsimmons, Stephen A. Moore, Allen Brock
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Patent number: 8022663Abstract: A system for capturing regenerative energy includes a battery configured to provide power for a traction motor and other operations of a vehicle and a capacitor connected to the battery. An auxiliary motor is configured to operate as a generator during a regenerative energy operation. The system further includes a controller configured to direct the regenerative energy to the capacitor during the regenerative energy operation and discharge the capacitor to provide power to the traction motor or for the other operations of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: NMHG Oregon, LLCInventors: James W. Davis, Kevin J. McGoldrick, Alan H. Fitzsimmons, Robert M. Neil, John Rowley
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Publication number: 20080290842Abstract: A system for capturing regenerative energy includes a battery configured to provide power for a traction motor and other operations of a vehicle and a capacitor connected to the battery. An auxiliary motor is configured to operate as a generator during a regenerative energy operation. The system further includes a controller configured to direct the regenerative energy to the capacitor during the regenerative energy operation and discharge the capacitor to provide power to the traction motor or for the other operations of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: NMHG OREGON, LLCInventors: James W. Davis, Kevin J. McGoldrick, Alan H. Fitzsimmons, Robert M. Neil, John Rowley
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Patent number: 4953284Abstract: A magnet shield having a recessed area for receiving a demagnetized permanent magnet. The magnet and shield are axially inserted between the armature and cylindrical frame of a motor. Locating legs formed on the end heads between which the cylindrical frame mounts serve to guide and locate the magnet shield into position. After assembly, the demagnetized magnets are magnetized.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 1989Date of Patent: September 4, 1990Assignee: Prestolite Electric IncorporatedInventors: Joe K. Hammer, Alan H. Fitzsimmons, Hans Greutmann
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Patent number: 4918348Abstract: An apparatus for detecting the wear of a motor brush includes a spring that biases the brush towards an extended position. A portion of the spring moves along a path towards the extended position as the brush wears, wherein the spring portion makes mechanical contact with a portion of an electrical signal generating device that is disposed in the path to indicate a given amount of brush wear has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1988Date of Patent: April 17, 1990Assignee: Prestolite Electric IncorporatedInventors: Alan H. Fitzsimmons, Joe K. Hammer
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Patent number: 4916344Abstract: A magnet shield having a recessed area for receiving a demagnetized permanent magnet. The magnet and shield are axially inserted between the armature and cylindrical frame of a motor. Locating legs, formed on the end heads between which the cylindrical frame mounts, serve to guide and locate the magnet shield into position. After assembly, the demagnetized magnets are magnetized.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1988Date of Patent: April 10, 1990Assignee: Prestolite Electric IncorporatedInventors: Joe K. Hammer, Alan H. Fitzsimmons, Hans Greutmann