Patents by Inventor Benjamin Valles

Benjamin Valles 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).

  • System and method for preforming cable for promoting adhesion to overmolded sensor body
    Patent number: 7077022
    Abstract: The end portion of the insulation sheath of a cable is formed into a grommet to promote better mechanical bonding with a vehicle sensor housing that is overmolded onto the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Valles
  • System and method for preforming cable for promoting adhesion to overmolded sensor body
    Publication number: 20050193838
    Abstract: The end portion of the insulation sheath of a cable is formed into a grommet to promote better mechanical bonding with a vehicle sensor housing that is overmolded onto the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventor: Benjamin Valles
  • Thermal shielding assembly for sensors
    Publication number: 20050087615
    Abstract: A sensing assembly protects a sensor and an electronic connector therefor from excess thermal energy. The sensing assembly includes a connector cover for housing the electronic connector. The connector cover includes a connector opening for accessing the electrical connector and a sensor opening for providing the sensor access to the electronic connector. The sensing assembly also includes a ceramic shield that covers the sensor extending out of the sensor opening. The ceramic shield protects the sensor and the electronic connector from excess thermal energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventor: Benjamin Valles
  • Variable reluctance sensor assembly with magnetic spool
    Patent number: 6590385
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a spool that has magnetic filaments incorporated therein. The magnetic filaments are magnetized to create a magnetic flux around the spool. A coil is wound around the spool such that it is within the magnetic flux field generated by the spool. A target wheel having plural teeth and plural slots is placed so that its outer periphery is slightly spaced from the target wheel. As the target wheel rotates, it induces changes in the magnetic flux density sensed by the coil. The changes in flux density can be used to determine the angular position and angular speed of the target wheel and a moving part attached thereto. Since the spool is magnetized, the need for a separate magnet is obviated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Benjamin Valles
  • Variable reluctance sensor assembly with magnetic spool
    Publication number: 20030006760
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a spool that has magnetic filaments incorporated therein. The magnetic filaments are magnetized to create a magnetic flux around the spool. A coil is wound around the spool such that it is within the magnetic flux field generated by the spool. A target wheel having plural teeth and plural slots is placed so that its outer periphery is slightly spaced from the target wheel. As the target wheel rotates, it induces changes in the magnetic flux density sensed by the coil. The changes in flux density can be used to determine the angular position and angular speed of the target wheel and a moving part attached thereto. Since the spool is magnetized, the need for a separate magnet is obviated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventor: Benjamin Valles