Patents by Inventor Brian C. Parker

Brian C. Parker 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: 6131946
    Abstract: A structure for connecting wires in a steering wheel. The steering wheel is mounted on a steering shaft to steer an automobile. The steering wheel includes a frame coupled to the steering shaft. The frame is manipulated to steer the automobile. An electric device is arranged in the steering wheel. A connector provides the electric device with electric power. The connector is manually inserted in the steering wheel during assembly. A mount holds the connector. A hole extends through the shaft frame near the mount. A guide is provided for guiding the connector toward the mount when inserting the connector through the hole. The guide is located between the shaft frame and the main frame. This results in more efficient assembly while limiting the number of parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: William N. Castleman, Michael J. Olesko, Brian C. Parker, Peter L. Vigeant, Darrell A. Kellogg, Jr., Norinari Nagata
  • Patent number: 5813242
    Abstract: A defrost control system comprises a superheat detector for detecting the degree of superheat of refrigerant leaving an evaporator or the presence of liquid in the refrigerant, a temperature sensor for sensing the temperature of a thermal load cooled by the evaporator and an electrically operable expansion valve for controlling the flow of refrigerant through the evaporator, each connected to a control circuit. In normal operation, the control circuit controls the flow of refrigerant to keep the temperature of the thermal load constant. However, if the superheat detector detects that the superheat is too low, the control circuit overrides the normal operation and reduces the flow of refrigerant. If the control circuit determines that the time spent in override condition over a period exceeds a maximum level, defrosting of the evaporator is triggered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: JTL Systems Limited
    Inventors: John M.W. Lawrence, Brian C. Parker