Patents by Inventor Chris E. McHugh

Chris E. McHugh 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 for controlling an electric power assist steering system with low hysteresis and torque ripple
    Patent number: 6817439
    Abstract: An electric power assist steering system is controlled by sensing torque in a steering shaft at a point along said steering shaft between a hand wheel and a mechanical connection to an electric motor, wherein the sensing includes sensing a magnetic field direction and intensity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen V. Gillman, Chris E. McHugh, Scott A. Millsap
  • Method for controlling an electric power assist steering system with low hysteresis and torque ripple
    Publication number: 20030132054
    Abstract: An electric power assist steering system is controlled by sensing torque in a steering shaft at a point along said steering shaft between a hand wheel and a mechanical connection to an electric motor, wherein the sensing includes sensing a magnetic field direction and intensity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Stephen V. Gillman, Chris E. McHugh, Scott A. Millsap