Patents by Inventor Anthony Stasik
Anthony Stasik 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: 9499154Abstract: A transmission control device for a vehicle that includes a controller configured to calculate a first transmission torque based on a first set of inputs, calculate a second transmission torque based on a second set of inputs, determine whether a brake pedal is applied, and apply either the first transmission torque or the second transmission torque based on whether the brake is applied.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Sarika Marfatia, Thomas R. Connolly, Anthony Stasik, Tim Sandy, Frederic Boissinot, Graeme A. Jackson
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Publication number: 20150057898Abstract: A transmission control device for a vehicle that includes a controller configured to calculate a first transmission torque based on a first set of inputs, calculate a second transmission torque based on a second set of inputs, determine whether a brake pedal is applied, and apply either the first transmission torque or the second transmission torque based on whether the brake is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2014Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventors: Sarika Marfatia, Thomas R. Connolly, Anthony Stasik, Tim Sandy, Frederic Boissinot, Graeme A. Jackson
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Patent number: 8412425Abstract: An exemplary transmission system includes a plurality of sensors each configured to output a signal at least partially representative of a speed of at least one of a first transmission input shaft, a second transmission input shaft, a transmission output shaft, and an engine. A transmission control module is in communication with the plurality of sensors and is configured to identify at least one of the plurality of sensors as a failed sensor and another of the plurality of sensors as a working sensor. The transmission control module is further configured to estimate the signal of the failed sensor based on a predetermined relationship between an expected signal from the failed sensor and the signal received from the working sensor.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Kerfegar Khurshed Katrak, Ian Daniel McKenzie, Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey P. Hawarden, Todd William Fritz, Thomas R. Connolly, Kim Ann Brown
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Publication number: 20100204879Abstract: An exemplary transmission system includes a plurality of sensors each configured to output a signal at least partially representative of a speed of at least one of a first transmission input shaft, a second transmission input shaft, a transmission output shaft, and an engine. A transmission control module is in communication with the plurality of sensors and is configured to identify at least one of the plurality of sensors as a failed sensor and another of the plurality of sensors as a working sensor. The transmission control module is further configured to estimate the signal of the failed sensor based on a predetermined relationship between an expected signal from the failed sensor and the signal received from the working sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Inventors: Kerfegar K. Katrak, Ian D. McKenzie, Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey P. Hawarden, Todd W. Fritz, Thomas R. Connolly, Kim A. Brown
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Patent number: 7491152Abstract: A control system and method is provided for controlling engagement of a vehicle master clutch (16) in response to a throttle operating parameter. The method includes the steps of determining a throttle operating parameter value and setting an operating mode of the clutch based on the throttle operating parameter value. The method may include the steps of comparing the throttle operating parameter value to a threshold value and setting the operating mode of the clutch based on the comparison step. The control system includes a microprocessor for receiving signals corresponding to a throttle operating parameter value. The microprocessor sets an operating mode of the clutch based on the throttle operating parameter value or, optionally, the comparison of the throttle operating parameter value to a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Paul Martin Fowler, Robert Stanley Wheeler, Jon A. Steeby, Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey P. Hawarden
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Patent number: 7344474Abstract: A control for an automated mechanical transmission system (10) including, an automated master clutch (20/39). The system controller (46) will sense vehicle operating conditions (54) to command the most appropriate of dynamic shifts performed with the master clutch engaged or dynamic shifts performed by disengaging and then re-engaging the master clutch.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey P. Hawarden
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Patent number: 7255019Abstract: A method and system for controlling downshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system (10) utilized on a vehicle. When an automatic power downshift from a currently engaged ratio (GR) is required, the engine acceleration (EA) is monitored and compared with an engine free acceleration (EFA) to detect a false Neutral condition and to take appropriate action accordingly. Alternatively, a false Neutral condition is detected when the Absolute Value of the rotational speed of the output shaft (OS) times the currently engaged gear ratio (GR) minus the rotational speed of the input shaft (IS) is less than a predetermined value (ABS((OS*GR)?IS)).Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2003Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Robert S. Wheeler, Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey P. Hawarden, Kwok W. Chan
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Publication number: 20060247094Abstract: A control system and method is provided for controlling engagement of a vehicle master clutch (16) in response to a throttle operating parameter. The method includes the steps of determining a throttle operating parameter value and setting an operating mode of the clutch based on the throttle operating parameter value. The method may include the steps of comparing the throttle operating parameter value to a threshold value and setting the operating mode of the clutch based on the comparison step. The control system includes a microprocessor for receiving signals corresponding to a throttle operating parameter value. The microprocessor sets an operating mode of the clutch based on the throttle operating parameter value or, optionally, the comparison of the throttle operating parameter value to a threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2004Publication date: November 2, 2006Inventors: Paul Fowler, Robert Wheeler, Jon Steeby, Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey Hawarden
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Publication number: 20060234831Abstract: A method and system for controlling downshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system (10) utilized on a vehicle. When an automatic power downshift from a currently engaged ratio (GR) is required, the engine acceleration (EA) is monitored and compared with an engine free acceleration (EFA) to detect a false Neutral condition and to take appropriate action accordingly. Alternatively, a false Neutral condition is detected when the Absolute Value of the rotational speed of the output shaft (OS) times the currently engaged gear ratio (GR) minus the rotational speed of the input shaft (IS) is less than a predetermined value (ABS((OS*GR)?IS)).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2003Publication date: October 19, 2006Inventors: Robert Wheeler, Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey Hawarden, Kwok Chan
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Publication number: 20060160661Abstract: A control for an automated mechanical transmission system (10) including, an automated master clutch (20/39). The system controller (46) will sense vehicle operating conditions (54) to command the most appropriate of dynamic shifts performed with the master clutch engaged or dynamic shifts performed by disengaging and then re-engaging the master clutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey Hawarden
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Patent number: 6997849Abstract: A control for an automated mechanical transmission system (10) including, an automated master clutch (20/39). The system controller (46) will sense vehicle operating conditions (54) to command the most appropriate of dynamic shifts performed with the master clutch engaged or dynamic shifts performed by disengaging and then re-engaging the master clutch.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2002Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey Hawarden
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Patent number: 6840890Abstract: A control system and calibration method are provided for a vehicle drive line having an automated master friction clutch. The control system utilizes engine torque data supplied by a serial communication data link to identify a clutch control parameter value corresponding to an urge-to-move position of the clutch. The clutch control parameter value identified by the calibration method is stored and utilized by the control system to control the engagement position of the automated clutch in an “urge to move” mode of operation. The inventive calibration method can be utilized across multiple vehicle platforms having different engine, clutch and transmission system components.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: William Joseph Mack, Donald Speranza, Anthony Stasik, Kwok Wah Chan, Jeffrey Philip Hawarden, Robert Stanley Wheeler, Timothy Peter Kelly
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Publication number: 20040116246Abstract: A control for an automated mechanical transmission system (10) including, an automated master clutch (20/39). The system controller (46) will sense vehicle operating conditions (54) to command the most appropriate of dynamic shifts performed with the master clutch engaged or dynamic shifts performed by disengaging and then re-engaging the master clutch.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2004Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Anthony Stasik, Jeffrey Hawarden
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Patent number: 6658339Abstract: A system for controlling an automated mechanical change-gear transmission system including a processing unit for processing inputs according to predetermined logic rules to determine currently engaged and allowably engaged gear ratios and throttle positions, for changing between automatic and semi-automatic transmission modes, for issuing command output signals to non-manually controlled operators, and for temporarily selectively overriding a pre-selected transmission mode if either cruise control or power take off are activated.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Keith Wright, Anthony Stasik, Paul Martin Fowler
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Publication number: 20030087726Abstract: A control system and calibration method are provided for a vehicle drive line having an automated master friction clutch. The control system utilizes engine torque data supplied by a serial communication data link to identify a clutch control parameter value corresponding to an urge-to-move position of the clutch. The clutch control parameter value identified by the calibration method is stored and utilized by the control system to control the engagement position of the automated clutch in an “urge to move” mode of operation. The inventive calibration method can be utilized across multiple vehicle platforms having different engine, clutch and transmission system components.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: William Joseph Mack, Donald Speranza, Anthony Stasik, Kwok Wah Chan, Jeffrey Philip Hawarden, Robert Stanley Wheeler, Timothy Peter Kelly
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Patent number: 6494810Abstract: A control system and calibration method are provided for a vehicle drive line having an automated master friction clutch. The control system utilizes engine torque data supplied by a serial communication data link to identify a clutch control parameter value corresponding to an urge-to-move position of the clutch. The clutch control parameter value identified by the calibration method is stored and utilized by the control system to control the engagement position of the automated clutch in an “urge to move” mode of operation. The inventive calibration method can be utilized across multiple vehicle platforms having different engine, clutch and transmission system components.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2001Date of Patent: December 17, 2002Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: William Joseph Mack, Donald Speranza, Anthony Stasik, Kwok Wah Chan, Jeffrey Philip Hawarden, Robert Stanley Wheeler, Timothy Peter Kelly
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Publication number: 20020183165Abstract: A control system and calibration method are provided for a vehicle drive line having an automated master friction clutch. The control system utilizes engine torque data supplied by a serial communication data link to identify a clutch control parameter value corresponding to an urge-to-move position of the clutch. The clutch control parameter value identified by the calibration method is stored and utilized by the control system to control the engagement position of the automated clutch in an “urge to move” mode of operation. The inventive calibration method can be utilized across multiple vehicle platforms having different engine, clutch and transmission system components.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: William Joseph Mack, Donald Speranza, Anthony Stasik, Kwok Wah Chan, Jeffrey Philip Hawarden, Robert Stanley Wheeler, Timothy Peter Kelly
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Patent number: 6231474Abstract: A method/system for controlling downshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system (10) utilized on a vehicle having a manually controlled engine brake (46) and foot brake (44) system. The engine speed at which downshifts are commanded (ESD/S) is modified as a function of sensed operation of the engine brake (EB?) and foot brake (FB) systems.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: May 15, 2001Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Philip Hawarden, John Slater Tuson, David Edward Gibbons, Robert Stanley Wheeler, Anthony Stasik
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Patent number: 5873281Abstract: A method and system for controlling downshifting of an automated mechanical transmission system which senses unsuccessful attempts to engage a predetermined downshift target gear ratio (GR.sub.T) due to engine speed remaining less than the synchronous engine speed (ES=OS*GR.sub.T) for engaging said target gear ratio and, in response to sensing such conditions, automatically initiates a degraded mode of operation wherein an achievable degraded mode target gear ratio (GR.sub.DMT <ES.sub.MAX .div.OS), synchronizable at achieved maximum engine speed (ES.sub.MAX), is identified and caused to be engaged.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 1997Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Anthony Stasik, Michael Douglas Whitehead
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Patent number: 5875410Abstract: A control system and method for a semi-automatic mechanical transmission system (10) is provided for allowing operator request for direct shifts into a preselected default start ratio (GR.sub.DS) or into a dynamic best gear ratio (GR.sub.DB) under certain predefined conditions. The dynamic best gear ratio, under at least certain vehicle operating conditions, is the higher of a test best gear ratio (GR.sub.TB =ES.sub.TARGET /OS), determined as a function of vehicle speed (OS) and a target engine speed (ES.sub.TARGET), or the default start ratio.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1996Date of Patent: February 23, 1999Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Paul Martin Fowler, Anthony Stasik, Robert Stanley Wheeler