Patents by Inventor Brian L Wagoner

Brian L Wagoner 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).

  • Method of addressing and correcting mismatches between E-shift position and actual transmission gear
    Patent number: 8812207
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and correcting mismatches between an electronic shifter position and a vehicle's actual transmission gear. The method and system implement a correction scheme that may initially set a period for manual correction, if possible, then initiate automatic correction if correction is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: Chrysler Group LLC, Kostal of America
    Inventors: Brian L Wagoner, Eugene Karpinsky, Matthew S Martin, Michael F Tefend, Steven R Hoskins
  • METHOD OF ADDRESSING AND CORRECTING MISMATCHES BETWEEN E-SHIFT POSITION AND ACTUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR
    Publication number: 20140129102
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and correcting mismatches between an electronic shifter position and a vehicle's actual transmission gear. The method and system implement a correction scheme that may initially set a period for manual correction, if possible, then initiate automatic correction if correction is required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventors: Brian L. Wagoner, Eugene Karpinsky, Matthew S. Martin, Michael F. Tefend, Steven R. Hoskins
  • Clutch pedal assembly
    Patent number: 6592494
    Abstract: A clutch pedal assembly is provided including a support bracket for pivotally mounting a clutch arm and an actuator arm. The clutch arm includes a clutch pedal for enabling actuation by a vehicle operator and the actuator arm is attached to a linkage for manipulating a master cylinder of a hydraulically actuated clutch release system. The clutch arm and actuator arm are interconnected via a pair of drag links, whereby operator actuation of the clutch arm results in corresponding actuation of the actuator arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: John C St. Pierre, Robert L Brown, Michael J Drews, Michael X Schafer, Brian L Wagoner
  • Clutch pedal assembly
    Publication number: 20030064859
    Abstract: A clutch pedal assembly is provided including a support bracket for pivotally mounting a clutch arm and an actuator arm. The clutch arm includes a clutch pedal for enabling actuation by a vehicle operator and the actuator arm is attached to a linkage for manipulating a master cylinder of a hydraulically actuated clutch release system. The clutch arm and actuator arm are interconnected via a pair of drag links, whereby operator actuation of the clutch arm results in corresponding actuation of the actuator arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: John C. St. Pierre, Robert L. Brown, Michael J. Drews, Michael X. Schafer, Brian L. Wagoner
  • Two piece continuous mesh synchronized reverse idler system
    Patent number: 5934142
    Abstract: A two-piece continuous mesh synchronized reverse idler system is provided for use with a manual transmission. The system is provided for use with a vehicle transmission having an input shaft with a reverse driven gear, and an intermediate shaft with a reverse driven gear. The reverse idler system includes a reverse idler shaft which supports an upstream idler gear and a downstream idler gear. The upstream idler gear is rotatably mounted on the reverse idler shaft for engaging the reverse drive gear on the input shaft. The downstream idler gear is rotatably mounted on the reverse idler shaft for engaging the reverse driven gear on the intermediate shaft. A clutching device is provided for synchronizing and engaging the upstream reverse idler gear and the downstream reverse idler gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventor: Brian L. Wagoner