Patents by Inventor Andrew Dayton
Andrew Dayton 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: 11685223Abstract: A climate control system includes a plurality of vent registers, an HVAC unit delivering conditioned air to the plurality of vent registers, a side door status monitoring device and a controller configured to control opening and closing of the plurality of vent registers in response to side door status data provided by the side door status monitoring device. A related climate control method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mukesh Kumar, Lawrence C. Karas, Andrew Dayton Phillips
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Publication number: 20220414815Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses may provide for technology that generates, with a first graphics processing unit, geometric attributes associated with a first primitive. The technology determines that the first primitive is associated with a second graphics processing unit based on a first screen space tile associated with the first primitive, and transfers the geometric attributes of the first primitive from the first graphics processing unit to the second graphics processing unit based on the first primitive being associated with the first screen space tile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2021Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Prasoonkumar Surti, Andrew Dayton, Arthur Hunter, JR.
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Publication number: 20220268223Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured for use with a vehicle fuel tank includes a purge canister, an accelerometer, first and second vent tubes that terminate at first and second vent openings, a first vent valve, a second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly and a control module. The accelerometer senses acceleration in an x, y and z axis. The first vent valve is fluidly coupled to the first vent tube. The second vent valve is fluidly coupled to the second vent tube. The vent shutoff assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves. The control module estimates a location of liquid fuel based on the sensed acceleration from the accelerometer and determines which vent opening is one of submerged and about to be submerged based on the estimated location of the liquid fuel. The control module closes the vent valve associated with the determined vent opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Nikhil Nahar, Sudeep Motilal Solanki, Max Russell Franklin, Vaughn Kevin Mills, Mark Beaupre, Matthew Memmer, Robert Andrew Dayton
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Patent number: 11268480Abstract: A vapor impermeable solenoid for a fuel tank isolation valve assembly an outer housing defining an inner cavity, windings configured to generate a magnetic flux when energized, and a flux collector configured to direct the magnetic flux. An armature tube is disposed within the inner cavity inboard of the flux collector and formed of a magnetic and vapor impermeable material configured to prevent fuel vapor molecules from passing therethrough. A pole piece is disposed within the armature tube, and a magnetic armature is disposed within the armature tube and operably coupled to a seal configured to selectively seal a passage that allows fuel vapor to pass to a purge canister. The magnetic armature is configured to move from a first position to a second position when an electric current is applied to the windings.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventor: Robert Andrew Dayton
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Publication number: 20210088005Abstract: A vapor impermeable solenoid for a fuel tank isolation valve assembly an outer housing defining an inner cavity, windings configured to generate a magnetic flux when energized, and a flux collector configured to direct the magnetic flux. An armature tube is disposed within the inner cavity inboard of the flux collector and formed of a magnetic and vapor impermeable material configured to prevent fuel vapor molecules from passing therethrough. A pole piece is disposed within the armature tube, and a magnetic armature is disposed within the armature tube and operably coupled to a seal configured to selectively seal a passage that allows fuel vapor to pass to a purge canister. The magnetic armature is configured to move from a first position to a second position when an electric current is applied to the windings.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventor: Robert Andrew Dayton
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Patent number: 10947913Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured for use with a vehicle fuel tank includes a purge canister, an accelerometer, first and second vent tubes that terminate at first and second vent openings, a first vent valve, a second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly and a control module. The accelerometer senses acceleration in an x, y and z axis. The first vent valve is fluidly coupled to the first vent tube. The second vent valve is fluidly coupled to the second vent tube. The vent shutoff assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves. The control module estimates a location of liquid fuel based on the sensed acceleration from the accelerometer and determines which vent opening is one of submerged and about to be submerged based on the estimated location of the liquid fuel. The control module closes the vent valve associated with the determined vent opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Nikhil Nahar, Sudeep Motilal Solanki, Max Russell Franklin, Vaughn Kevin Mills, Mark Beaupre, Matthew Memmer, Robert Andrew Dayton
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Patent number: 10895223Abstract: A vapor impermeable solenoid includes an outer housing fabricated from a vapor impermeable material configured to prevent fuel vapor molecules from passing therethrough; windings configured to generate a magnetic flux when energized, a flux collector configured to direct the magnetic flux, a pole piece, and a magnetic armature disposed within the housing and coupled to a seal configured to selectively seal a passage that allows fuel vapor to pass to a purge canister. The magnetic armature is configured to move from a first position to a second position when an electric current is applied to the windings.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventor: Robert Andrew Dayton
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Publication number: 20210008952Abstract: A climate control system includes a plurality of vent registers, an HVAC unit delivering conditioned air to the plurality of vent registers, a side door status monitoring device and a controller configured to control opening and closing of the plurality of vent registers in response to side door status data provided by the side door status monitoring device. A related climate control method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Mukesh Kumar, Lawrence C. Karas, Andrew Dayton Phillips
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Patent number: 10821799Abstract: A climate control system includes a plurality of vent registers, an HVAC unit delivering conditioned air to the plurality of vent registers, a side door status monitoring device and a controller configured to control opening and closing of the plurality of vent registers in response to side door status data provided by the side door status monitoring device. A related climate control method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mukesh Kumar, Lawrence C. Karas, Andrew Dayton Phillips
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Patent number: 10421408Abstract: A sun visor fitting for holding sunglasses or other objects in a readily accessible position along the face of sun visor includes a body having a mounting section, a visor pin, a first clip and a second clip projecting from the first clip.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Ahmad Miqdadi, Ryan Kurrle, Daniel Ryan Bechlem, Michael Murphy McElroy, Andrew Dayton Phillips
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Publication number: 20190225045Abstract: A climate control system includes a plurality of vent registers, an HVAC unit delivering conditioned air to the plurality of vent registers, a side door status monitoring device and a controller configured to control opening and closing of the plurality of vent registers in response to side door status data provided by the side door status monitoring device. A related climate control method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Mukesh Kumar, Lawrence C. Karas, Andrew Dayton Phillips
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Publication number: 20190145326Abstract: An evaporative emissions control system configured for use with a vehicle fuel tank includes a purge canister, an accelerometer, first and second vent tubes that terminate at first and second vent openings, a first vent valve, a second vent valve, a vent shut-off assembly and a control module. The accelerometer senses acceleration in an x, y and z axis. The first vent valve is fluidly coupled to the first vent tube. The second vent valve is fluidly coupled to the second vent tube. The vent shutoff assembly selectively opens and closes the first and second valves. The control module estimates a location of liquid fuel based on the sensed acceleration from the accelerometer and determines which vent opening is one of submerged and about to be submerged based on the estimated location of the liquid fuel. The control module closes the vent valve associated with the determined vent opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Nikhil Nahar, Sudeep Motilal Solanki, Max Russell Franklin, Vaughn Kevin Mills, Mark Beaupre, Matthew Memmer, Robert Andrew Dayton
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Publication number: 20190100149Abstract: A sun visor fitting for holding sunglasses or other objects in a readily accessible position along the face of sun visor includes a body having a mounting section, a visor pin, a first clip and a second clip projecting from the first clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: John Andrew Stakoe, Ahmad Miqdadi, Ryan Kurrle, Daniel Ryan Bechlem, Michael Murphy McElroy, Andrew Dayton Phillips
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Publication number: 20190048829Abstract: A vapor impermeable solenoid includes an outer housing fabricated from a vapor impermeable material configured to prevent fuel vapor molecules from passing therethrough; windings configured to generate a magnetic flux when energized, a flux collector configured to direct the magnetic flux, a pole piece, and a magnetic armature disposed within the housing and coupled to a seal configured to selectively seal a passage that allows fuel vapor to pass to a purge canister. The magnetic armature is configured to move from a first position to a second position when an electric current is applied to the windings.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventor: Robert Andrew Dayton
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Publication number: 20180339572Abstract: A window defogging system for a motor vehicle includes an air source and a first air diffuser in communication with the air source. The first air diffuser includes a first plurality of air guides increasing in cross sectional area in proportion to increasing distance away from the air source. A related method of defogging motor vehicle windows is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2017Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Mukesh Kumar, Robert Steven Sawyer, Lawrence C. Karas, Andrew Dayton Phillips
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Publication number: 20170130897Abstract: An oil control valve assembly includes a valve body and a controller coupled to an exterior end of the valve body. The controller includes a solenoid housing attached to the exterior end of the valve body, and defines an interior region. An encapsulated coil assembly is disposed within the interior region of the solenoid housing. A housing seal is disposed within the interior region of the solenoid housing, in sealing engagement with the solenoid housing, the valve body, and the encapsulated coil assembly. The housing seal is operable to seal the interior region of the solenoid housing to prevent fluid communication between the solenoid housing and the valve body. An adapter assembly is coupled to the valve body to reposition a discharge location of a supply port, a control port, and an exhaust port of the valve body along a longitudinal axis of the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Robert Andrew Dayton, Robert John Boychuk, Daniel William Bamber, Fred Andrew Weeks
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Patent number: 9587786Abstract: An oil control valve assembly includes a valve body and a controller coupled to an exterior end of the valve body. The controller includes a solenoid housing attached to the exterior end of the valve body, and defines an interior region. An encapsulated coil assembly is disposed within the interior region of the solenoid housing. A housing seal is disposed within the interior region of the solenoid housing, in sealing engagement with the solenoid housing, the valve body, and the encapsulated coil assembly. The housing seal is operable to seal the interior region of the solenoid housing to prevent fluid communication between the solenoid housing and the valve body. An adapter assembly is coupled to the valve body to reposition a discharge location of a supply port, a control port, and an exhaust port of the valve body along a longitudinal axis of the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Easton CorporationInventors: Robert Andrew Dayton, Robert John Boychuk, Daniel William Bamber, Fred Andrew Weeks
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Publication number: 20150096636Abstract: An oil control valve assembly includes a valve body and a controller coupled to an exterior end of the valve body. The controller includes a solenoid housing attached to the exterior end of the valve body, and defines an interior region. An encapsulated coil assembly is disposed within the interior region of the solenoid housing. A housing seal is disposed within the interior region of the solenoid housing, in sealing engagement with the solenoid housing, the valve body, and the encapsulated coil assembly. The housing seal is operable to seal the interior region of the solenoid housing to prevent fluid communication between the solenoid housing and the valve body. An adapter assembly is coupled to the valve body to reposition a discharge location of a supply port, a control port, and an exhaust port of the valve body along a longitudinal axis of the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Applicant: EATON CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Andrew Dayton, Robert John Boychuk, Daniel William Bamber, Fred Andrew Weeks
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Patent number: 8733732Abstract: An assembly comprises a manifold and a valve. The manifold has a portion defining a bore having a first end and a second end. The valve is at least partially disposed within the manifold and includes a coil configured to generate a magnetic field; a bobbin configured to house the coil; a pole piece located near the bobbin; and a housing. The pole piece includes a first end configured for insertion into the bore of the manifold; a circumferentially extending groove located near the first end of the pole piece; an o-ring disposed in the circumferentially extending groove; and a radially outwardly extending flange located near the circumferentially extending groove that is configured to engage both the portion of the manifold defining the first end of the bore and the bobbin. The housing includes a tab configured to fasten the valve to the manifold.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Robert John Boychuk, Robert Andrew Dayton, Brian James O'Neil, Mark William Hildebrandt
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Patent number: 8669980Abstract: Methods and techniques are provided for procedurally editing hierarchical subdivision surfaces. A procedure set and a parameter set may be received. The procedure set may include one or more produces for generating detail coefficients. The parameter set may include one or more parameters, such as granularity and sharpness, while further specifying deltas or other jitter in parameter values or locations. A hierarchical subdivision surface description can be generated based on a mesh, the procedure set, and the parameter set.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: PixarInventors: Guido Quaroni, Najeeb Tarazi, Andrew Dayton