Patents by Inventor Allan Roy Gale

Allan Roy Gale 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).

  • Patent number: 11753111
    Abstract: A system includes a support arm. The system includes an engine supported by the support arm. The system includes an armature supported by the support arm. The system includes a coupling device disposed around the armature and slidable between a first position in which the coupling device couples the engine to the armature, and a second position in which the coupling device is uncoupled from the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Larry Dean Elie, Allan Roy Gale, David Allen Janson, Wayne Paul Woodside
  • Patent number: 11424636
    Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a converter configured to, responsive to a first signal from a first adaptor indicating a first plug type having a first electrical parameter configuration, output power to the adaptor according to the first electrical parameter configuration, and responsive to a second signal from a second adaptor indicating a second plug type having a second electrical parameter configuration, output power to the adaptor according to the second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou, Jacek Brauner, Krishna Prasad Bhat, Michael W. Degner
  • Patent number: 11376973
    Abstract: A system of a vehicle includes a processor configured to control output current of a remote power distribution circuit (PDC) connected to the vehicle according to a temperature change of a power line or return line of the PDC. The temperature change is derived from a PDC output voltage or output current change. The PDC output voltage and output current are measured at an input to a load connected to the PDC. And, the PDC output voltage is measured between a ground line of the PDC and one of the power and return lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Allan Roy Gale, Michael W. Degner, Larry Dean Elie
  • Patent number: 11173803
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a converter, outlets, and a switching arrangement electrically between the outlets and the converter. A controller is programmed to, responsive to a first request, operate the switching arrangement to electrically connect a line and a neutral to a first outlet and operate the converter to output single-phase power to the first outlet. Responsive to a second request, the controller is configured to operate the switching arrangement to electrically connect a plurality of lines and not the neutral to a second outlet, and operate the converter to output three-phase power to the second outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Krishna Prasad Bhat, Jacek Brauner, Xi Lu, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Ke Zou, Allan Roy Gale, Michael W. Degner
  • Patent number: 11148545
    Abstract: A vehicle power system includes a traction battery, a non-isolated power converter, a current sensor that measures phase current input to the non-isolated power converter during charging of the traction battery with grid power, and a controller. The controller interrupts an electrical connection between the traction battery and a source of the grid power responsive to a magnitude of a 3rd harmonic component of the phase current exceeding a threshold value to prevent further charging of the traction battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Mohamed Elshaer, Allan Roy Gale, Chingchi Chen
  • Patent number: 11148531
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a pair of power converters. The vehicle includes a socket having an array of power terminals arranged to accept outlets of different power terminal configurations to interconnect the pair therewith. The vehicle includes a panel having an outlet engaged with the socket. The panel includes a controller configured to communicate an electrical rating of the outlet via the socket to define a switching scheme for the pair. The communication is responsive to detecting panel and socket engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jacek Brauner, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou, Krishna Prasad Bhat, Michael W. Degner
  • Patent number: 11084393
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a controller programmed to receive power outlet data from an interchangeable outlet panel via a communication channel and operate an inverter to supply power to the interchangeable outlet panel via a power interface according the power outlet data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jacek Brauner, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou
  • Patent number: 11014451
    Abstract: A power converter cartridge for a vehicle includes a housing slidably insertable into a body cavity of the vehicle and including electrical outlets and coolant, data, and power interface ports configured to connect to corresponding ports of the cavity, a converter, and a controller configured to, responsive to a signal from the vehicle via the data port, cause the converter to convert power received from a traction battery of the vehicle via the power interface port to supply corresponding external loads connected to the outlets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ke Zou, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Jacek Brauner, Allan Roy Gale, Michael W. Degner
  • Patent number: 10857870
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an electric machine, an engine, and stator. The electric machine has a magnetic armature and an electromagnetic armature. The electromagnetic armature is secured to a wheel and has an electrical circuit that includes primary and secondary coils. The engine is configured to rotate the magnetic armature to induce current in the circuit via the primary coils. The stator has tertiary coils that are configured to transfer power to the electromagnetic armature via the secondary coils to drive the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Larry Dean Elie, Allan Roy Gale, David Allen Janson
  • Publication number: 20200353834
    Abstract: A vehicle power system includes a traction battery, a non-isolated power converter, a current sensor that measures phase current input to the non-isolated power converter during charging of the traction battery with grid power, and a controller. The controller interrupts an electrical connection between the traction battery and a source of the grid power responsive to a magnitude of a 3rd harmonic component of the phase current exceeding a threshold value to prevent further charging of the traction battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Mohamed Elshaer, Allan Roy Gale, Chingchi Chen
  • Publication number: 20200331560
    Abstract: A system includes a support arm. The system includes an engine supported by the support arm. The system includes an armature supported by the support arm. The system includes a coupling device disposed around the armature and slidable between a first position in which the coupling device couples the engine to the armature, and a second position in which the coupling device is uncoupled from the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Larry Dean ELIE, Allan Roy GALE, David Allen JANSON, Wayne Paul WOODSIDE
  • Patent number: 10800279
    Abstract: An exemplary charging system includes, among other things, a first portable charger that electrically couples to an electrified vehicle to charge a traction battery of the electrified vehicle while a second portable charger is providing electrical energy to charge the traction battery. An exemplary charging method includes, among other things, electrically coupling both a first and a second portable charger to an electrified vehicle to charge a traction battery of the electrified vehicle using electrical energy from both the first and the second portable chargers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Krishna Prasad Bhat, Michael W. Degner, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou, Xi Lu
  • Publication number: 20200180420
    Abstract: A vehicle includes an electric machine, an engine, and stator. The electric machine has a magnetic armature and an electromagnetic armature. The electromagnetic armature is secured to a wheel and has an electrical circuit that includes primary and secondary coils. The engine is configured to rotate the magnetic armature to induce current in the circuit via the primary coils. The stator has tertiary coils that are configured to transfer power to the electromagnetic armature via the secondary coils to drive the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Larry Dean ELIE, Allan Roy GALE, David Allen JANSON
  • Publication number: 20200122585
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a converter, outlets, and a switching arrangement electrically between the outlets and the converter. A controller is programmed to, responsive to a first request, operate the switching arrangement to electrically connect a line and a neutral to a first outlet and operate the converter to output single-phase power to the first outlet. Responsive to a second request, the controller is configured to operate the switching arrangement to electrically connect a plurality of lines and not the neutral to a second outlet, and operate the converter to output three-phase power to the second outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Krishna Prasad BHAT, Jacek BRAUNER, Xi LU, Theodore Joseph FILIPPI, Ke ZOU, Allan Roy GALE, Michael W. DEGNER
  • Publication number: 20200122580
    Abstract: A power converter cartridge for a vehicle includes a housing slidably insertable into a body cavity of the vehicle and including electrical outlets and coolant, data, and power interface ports configured to connect to corresponding ports of the cavity, a converter, and a controller configured to, responsive to a signal from the vehicle via the data port, cause the converter to convert power received from a traction battery of the vehicle via the power interface port to supply corresponding external loads connected to the outlets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 23, 2020
    Inventors: Ke Zou, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Jacek Brauner, Allan Roy Gale, Michael W. Degner
  • Publication number: 20200114765
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a pair of power converters. The vehicle includes a socket having an array of power terminals arranged to accept outlets of different power terminal configurations to interconnect the pair therewith. The vehicle includes a panel having an outlet engaged with the socket. The panel includes a controller configured to communicate an electrical rating of the outlet via the socket to define a switching scheme for the pair. The communication is responsive to detecting panel and socket engagement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Jacek BRAUNER, Theodore Joseph FILIPPI, Allan Roy GALE, Ke ZOU, Krishna Prasad BHAT, Michael W. DEGNER
  • Publication number: 20200086747
    Abstract: An exemplary charging system includes, among other things, a first portable charger that electrically couples to an electrified vehicle to charge a traction battery of the electrified vehicle while a second portable charger is providing electrical energy to charge the traction battery. An exemplary charging method includes, among other things, electrically coupling both a first and a second portable charger to an electrified vehicle to charge a traction battery of the electrified vehicle using electrical energy from both the first and the second portable chargers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Krishna Prasad Bhat, Michael W. Degner, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou, Xi Lu
  • Publication number: 20200076217
    Abstract: A system for a vehicle includes a converter configured to, responsive to a first signal from a first adaptor indicating a first plug type having a first electrical parameter configuration, output power to the adaptor according to the first electrical parameter configuration, and responsive to a second signal from a second adaptor indicating a second plug type having a second electrical parameter configuration, output power to the adaptor according to the second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou, Jacek Brauner, Krishna Prasad Bhat, Michael W. Degner
  • Publication number: 20200062125
    Abstract: A vehicle system includes a controller programmed to receive power outlet data from an interchangeable outlet panel via a communication channel and operate an inverter to supply power to the interchangeable outlet panel via a power interface according the power outlet data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Jacek BRAUNER, Theodore Joseph Filippi, Allan Roy Gale, Ke Zou
  • Patent number: 10513185
    Abstract: An electrified vehicle charger includes a diode bridge, contactors, and a controller. The diode bridge may be configured to rectify an alternating current (AC) source. The contactors may couple the AC source with a traction battery. The controller may be configured to, responsive to a magnitude of a potential across a diode of the bridge, corresponding to a neutral crossing of a potential of the AC source, exceeding a threshold, open the contactors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mohamed Elshaer, Allan Roy Gale, Chingchi Chen