Patents by Inventor Brian George Babin
Brian George Babin 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: 11124152Abstract: Buckle assemblies having electronic engagement indicating devices for use with child seats and other restraint systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a restraint system for use with a child seat can include first and second web connectors which each have a corresponding tongue, and a buckle assembly including a housing that encloses a latch configured to engage the tongues. The buckle assembly can further include a magnet operably coupled to the latch, and an electronic switch operably positioned in the housing. The latch is configured to move between a first latch position in which the latch is disengaged from the tongues, and a second latch position in which the latch is engaged with the tongues. Movement of the latch from the first latch position to the second latch position moves the magnet relative to the electronic switch.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: Shield Restraint Systems, Inc.Inventor: Brian George Babin
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Publication number: 20200156589Abstract: Buckle assemblies having electronic engagement indicating devices for use with child seats and other restraint systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a restraint system for use with a child seat can include first and second web connectors which each have a corresponding tongue, and a buckle assembly including a housing that encloses a latch configured to engage the tongues. The buckle assembly can further include a magnet operably coupled to the latch, and an electronic switch operably positioned in the housing. The latch is configured to move between a first latch position in which the latch is disengaged from the tongues, and a second latch position in which the latch is engaged with the tongues. Movement of the latch from the first latch position to the second latch position moves the magnet relative to the electronic switch.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventor: Brian George Babin
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Patent number: 10357083Abstract: Buckle assemblies and associated systems and methods for use with child seats and other restraint systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a buckle assembly includes a housing having an opening shaped to receive a first tongue of a first web connector and a second tongue of a second web connector. The buckle assembly also includes a spring having a first ejector arm carrying a first magnet and a second ejector arm carrying a second magnet. A switch assembly is positioned within the housing, and insertion of the tongues into the housing to latch the buckle assembly moves the magnets toward the switch assembly to activate switches in the switch assembly and produce a signal confirming buckle engagement.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Shield Restraint Systems, Inc.Inventors: Brian George Babin, Donald Richard Ireland, Phillip Dale Morgan
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Publication number: 20180078001Abstract: Buckle assemblies and associated systems and methods for use with child seats and other restraint systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a buckle assembly includes a housing having an opening shaped to receive a first tongue of a first web connector and a second tongue of a second web connector. The buckle assembly also includes a spring having a first ejector arm carrying a first magnet and a second ejector arm carrying a second magnet. A switch assembly is positioned within the housing, and insertion of the tongues into the housing to latch the buckle assembly moves the magnets toward the switch assembly to activate switches in the switch assembly and produce a signal confirming buckle engagement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Brian George Babin, Donald Richard Ireland, Phillip Dale Morgan
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Patent number: 8436260Abstract: An assembly for retaining a coil wire assembly in the pocket of an electronic assembly such as, for example, a sensor. The retaining assembly comprises a cover which is snap-fitted over the pocket to retain and prevent the movement of the coil assembly in the pocket. In one embodiment, the ends of the coil wire assembly are retained in respective grooves formed in the cover and also in respective grooves formed in respective terminals which extend into the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: CTS CorporationInventors: William Storrie, Brian George Babin, Eric E. Fromer
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Publication number: 20100025103Abstract: An assembly for retaining a coil wire assembly in the pocket of an electronic assembly such as, for example, a sensor. The retaining assembly comprises a cover which is snap-fitted over the pocket to retain and prevent the movement of the coil assembly in the pocket. In one embodiment, the ends of the coil wire assembly are retained in respective grooves formed in the cover and also in respective grooves formed in respective terminals which extend into the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: William Storrie, Brian George Babin, Eric E. Fromer
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Patent number: 7378842Abstract: A through the hole rotary position sensor which incorporates a single ring magnet with a central aperture. The rotating shaft whose angular position is to be sensed is received in the central aperture. The through the hole rotary position sensor includes a pair of pole pieces which extend around the circular magnet. Magnetic flux responsive elements are disposed adjacent the pole pieces. In order to shield the sensor from undesirable magnetic flux influences through the rotatable shaft, an internal shunt ring is provided around the exterior of the rotatable shaft. The circular magnet, pole pieces, magnetic flux responsive element, optional shunt rings and shunt discs are carried by a non-magnetic housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.Inventor: Brian George Babin
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Patent number: 7301328Abstract: A through the hole rotary position sensor which incorporates a single ring magnet with a central aperture is disclosed. The rotating shaft whose angular position is to be sensed is adapted to be received in the central aperture. The through the hole rotary position sensor in accordance with the present invention also includes a pair of pole pieces which extend at least partially around the circular magnet. One or more magnetic flux responsive elements are disposed adjacent the pole pieces. In order to shield the sensor from undesirable magnetic flux influences through the rotatable shaft, an optional internal shunt ring may be provided around the exterior of the rotatable shaft. In order to shield the sensor from undesirable external magnetic flux influences, an optional external shunt ring and top and bottom shunt discs may also be provided. The circular magnet, pole pieces, magnetic flux responsive element, optional shunt rings and shunt discs are carried by a non-magnetic housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2003Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive CorporationInventor: Brian George Babin
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Publication number: 20040100252Abstract: A through the hole rotary position sensor which incorporates a single ring magnet with a central aperture is disclosed. The rotating shaft whose angular position is to be sensed is adapted to be received in the central aperture. The through the hole rotary position sensor in accordance with the present invention also includes a pair of pole pieces which extend at least partially around the circular magnet. One or more magnetic flux responsive elements are disposed adjacent the pole pieces. In order to shield the sensor from undesirable magnetic flux influences through the rotatable shaft, an optional internal shunt ring may be provided around the exterior of the rotatable shaft. In order to shield the sensor from undesirable external magnetic flux influences, an optional external shunt ring and top and bottom shunt discs may also be provided. The circular magnet, pole pieces, magnetic flux responsive element, optional shunt rings and shunt discs are carried by a non-magnetic housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: Brian George Babin
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Patent number: 6714003Abstract: A compensation circuit for compensating for switching point errors in rotating target or gear tooth sensors. The compensation circuit may include a processing unit and a persistent storage device, such as an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), for storing compensation values that are used to provide automatic compensation of the rotating target sensor after the sensor module is installed by the end user. The actual and compensation values may be determined and stored as linear functions in the form of mX+b, where X is the frequency of the rotating target, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. In order to provide compensation, the actual slope value m is multiplied by a compensation value. The y intercept (i.e. b) is selected, for example, to be the maximum speed in a given application. The compensation values (i.e.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2002Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: American Electronic Components, Inc.Inventor: Brian George Babin
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Patent number: 6710593Abstract: A rotary position sensor is formed with a self-lubricating bearing. The rotary position sensor includes a race which forms one bearing surface. A drive arm assembly forms a bearing element forming two mating bearing surfaces. For applications in which the bearing may be subjected to environmental conditions that could result in corrosion, one bearing surface may be formed from a corrosion resistant metal, such as stainless steel, while the mating bearing surface is homogeneously formed with the bearing element from a composite material which includes PFTE or Teflon. By homogeneously forming the bearing element from a composite material which includes Teflon, wear of the bearing element will not effect lubrication of the bearing.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: American Electronic Components, Inc.Inventors: Brian George Babin, Todd Anthony Brown
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Patent number: 6703828Abstract: A rotary position sensor which includes a molded housing with a central aperture forming a drive arm cavity, a drive arm assembly and a rotor plate. The drive arm assembly carries a circular magnet and a shunt ring and is rotatably received within the drive arm cavity. The drive arm assembly is formed with an extending stud for connection to an external mechanical lever. The rotor plate is used to close the drive arm cavity and carries a magnetic flux responsive element and one or more flux concentrators and optional flux shunt. The molded housing, drive arm assembly and rotor plate are configured to minimize air space within the drive arm cavity after the sensor is assembled. By minimizing air spaces within the drive arm cavity, the amount of ice build up within the drive arm cavity is minimized. In addition, to further prevent a condition of ice lock of the drive arm assembly relative to the molded housing, all surfaces within the drive arm cavity are formed as smooth surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: American Electronic Components, Inc.Inventors: Brian George Babin, Todd Anthony Brown
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Publication number: 20040031344Abstract: A transmission shift position sensor that is adapted to provide an indication of the position of a transmission shift lever. The transmission shift position sensor includes a rotary position sensor and a rooster comb formed as an assembly. The direct coupling of the sensor to the rooster comb provides a positive indication of the automatic transmission shift sensor without the need for compensating for tolerances in mechanical linkages.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: American Electronic Components, Inc.Inventors: Brian George Babin, Norman Thomas Freda, Todd Anthony Brown
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Patent number: 6658960Abstract: A transmission shift position sensor that is adapted to provide an indication of the position of a transmission shift lever. The transmission shift position sensor includes a rotary position sensor and a rooster comb formed as an assembly. The direct coupling of the sensor to the rooster comb provides a positive indication of the automatic transmission shift sensor without the need for compensating for tolerances in mechanical linkages.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: American Electronic Components, Inc.Inventors: Brian George Babin, Norman Thomas Freda, Todd Anthony Brown
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Publication number: 20030160606Abstract: A self-lubricating bearing and more particularly to a self-lubricated bearing which includes a race and a bearing element forming two mating bearing surfaces. For applications in which the bearing may be subjected to environmental conditions that could result in corrosion, one bearing surface may be formed from a corrosion resistant metal, such as stainless steel, while the mating bearing surface is homogeneously formed with the bearing element from a composite material which includes PFTE or Teflon. By homogeneously forming the bearing element from a composite material which includes Teflon, wear of the bearing element will not effect lubrication of the bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2001Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: American Electronic ComponentsInventors: Brian George Babin, Todd Anthony Brown
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Publication number: 20030159534Abstract: A transmission shift position sensor that is adapted to provide an indication of the position of a transmission shift lever. The transmission shift position sensor includes a rotary position sensor and a rooster comb formed as an assembly. The direct coupling of the sensor to the rooster comb provides a positive indication of the automatic transmission shift sensor without the need for compensating for tolerances in mechanical linkages.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: American Electronic ComponentsInventors: Brian George Babin, Norman Thomas Freda, Todd Anthony Brown, Ray Siciak, Matthew Robert DeFore
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Publication number: 20030141864Abstract: A compensation circuit for compensating for switching point errors in rotating target or gear tooth sensors. The compensation circuit may include a processing unit and a persistent storage device, such as an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), for storing compensation values that are used to provide automatic compensation of the rotating target sensor after the sensor module is installed by the end user. The actual and compensation values may be determined and stored as linear functions in the form of mX+b, where X is the frequency of the rotating target, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. In order to provide compensation, the actual slope value m is multiplied by a compensation value. The y intercept (i.e. b) is selected, for example, to be the maximum speed in a given application. The compensation values (i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2002Publication date: July 31, 2003Applicant: American Electronic ComponentsInventor: Brian George Babin
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Publication number: 20030112158Abstract: A miniature magnetic device package for use in applications as small as 5 mm as disclosed. Three embodiments of the invention are provided. In one embodiment, a magnetic encoder includes a magnetic flux responsive element, such as a Hall effect device, sandwiched between a pair of pole pieces, forming a subassembly. A resin, such as epoxy or a thermoplastic material is overmolded over the subassembly forming a housing. The magnetic flux responsive element is configured such that its major axis is generally parallel with a major axis of the housing, thus providing a sensor package with a footprint around 5 mm. The flux concentrators may be configured in an L-shape to provide magnetic focusing adjacent a sensing face of the housing to focus flux toward the magnetic encoder and the Hall effect device. In a second embodiment of the invention, a magnetic sensor is provided. In this embodiment, a magnetic flux responsive element is sandwiched between a magnet and a flux concentrator.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventor: Brian George Babin
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Publication number: 20030056614Abstract: A transmission shift position sensor that is adapted to provide an indication of the position of a transmission shift lever. The transmission shift position sensor includes a rotary position sensor and a rooster comb formed as an assembly. The direct coupling of the sensor to the rooster comb provides a positive indication of the automatic transmission shift sensor without the need for compensating for tolerances in mechanical linkages.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2001Publication date: March 27, 2003Applicant: American Electronic ComponentsInventors: Brian George Babin, Norman Thomas Freda, Todd Anthony Brown
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Publication number: 20030019323Abstract: A mechanical linkage assembly, which includes one or more mechanical devices, such as ball joint assemblies, over molded around one or both opposing ends of a connecting rod. The connecting rod is formed with a reduced diameter portion to enable the mechanical device to rotate relative thereto, while limiting axial movement therebetween. In such a configuration, the same tooling can be used even though the length of the connecting rod changes, since the mechanical devices can be molded one after the other on the ends of the connecting rod which reduces the cost and complexity of manufacturing the assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: American Electronic ComponentsInventors: Brian George Babin, Todd Anthony Brown, Ronald Jay Wolf