Patents by Inventor Craig R. Markyvech
Craig R. Markyvech 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: 9457791Abstract: A vehicle charging cable is disclosed configured to charge a vehicle battery on a vehicle from a utility power source, the cable comprising: a vehicle connector and a control module. The vehicle connector is connected to a power cable configured to supply power for charging the vehicle battery. The vehicle connector is configured to connect to a charging port on the vehicle. The control module is connected to the power cable. The control module is configured to receive utility data from the utility power source and to receive vehicle data from the vehicle, and to adjust the power supplied to the vehicle battery based on the utility data and the vehicle data.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Robert L. Vitale, Jonas Bereisa, Raymond A. Beaufait, Gery J. Kissel, Craig R. Markyvech
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Patent number: 8988220Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for detecting an intruder inside a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a load sensor coupled to the vehicle, and a processor. The processor is coupled to the load sensor and is configured to monitor the load in the vehicle after the vehicle is vacated and locked and to determine if the load in the vehicle changes by more than a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Craig R. Markyvech, Clark E. McCall
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Patent number: 8226284Abstract: An electric charge receptacle for a vehicle configured to be used with an electric plug includes a housing, a plurality of prongs, and a light source. The plurality of prongs are disposed within the housing, and are configured to mate with the electric plug. The light source is disposed within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Craig R. Markyvech, Owen E. Resh
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Patent number: 8064178Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for balancing current through a first conductor and a second conductor. A method comprises determining if a first current through the first conductor is greater than a second current through the second conductor by more than a threshold value. The first current and the second current are received from a ground fault current interrupt device. The method further comprises increasing the second current in response to determining that the first current is greater than the second current by more than the threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Craig R. Markyvech
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Patent number: 8002937Abstract: A trim part is aligned, via a flexible, split jig, to a finished primary surface and adhered by an epoxide to a secondary structural surface. An epoxide fixing accelerant is applied to the epoxide via the jig, whereby the trim part is rapidly rigidly affixed to the secondary structural surface. The jig is then removed via its being both split and resiliently flexed.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Craig R. Markyvech, Igor M. Kan
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Publication number: 20100302781Abstract: An electric charge receptacle for a vehicle configured to be used with an electric plug includes a housing, a plurality of prongs, and a light source. The plurality of prongs are disposed within the housing, and are configured to mate with the electric plug. The light source is disposed within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: CRAIG R. MARKYVECH, OWEN E. RESH
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Patent number: 7794280Abstract: A vehicular electrical system includes an electrical energy storage device, a charge receptacle shaped to mate with a charge plug, at least one fuse connected to the charge receptacle, and a plurality of conductors electrically interconnecting the electrical energy storage device and the at least one fuse. Substantially all of the plurality of conductors are electrically connected between the electrical storage device and the at least one fuse.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventor: Craig R. Markyvech
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Publication number: 20100227505Abstract: A vehicular electrical system includes an electrical energy storage device, a charge receptacle shaped to mate with a charge plug, at least one fuse connected to the charge receptacle, and a plurality of conductors electrically interconnecting the electrical energy storage device and the at least one fuse. Substantially all of the plurality of conductors are electrically connected between the electrical storage device and the at least one fuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: CRAIG R. MARKYVECH
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Publication number: 20100174667Abstract: A vehicle charging cable is disclosed configured to charge a vehicle battery on a vehicle from a utility power source, the cable comprising: a vehicle connector and a control module. The vehicle connector is connected to a power cable configured to supply power for charging the vehicle battery. The vehicle connector is configured to connect to a charging port on the vehicle. The control module is connected to the power cable. The control module is configured to receive utility data from the utility power source and to receive vehicle data from the vehicle, and to adjust the power supplied to the vehicle battery based on the utility data and the vehicle data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2009Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: ROBERT L. VITALE, JONAS BEREISA, RAYMOND A. BEAUFAIT, GERY J. KISSEL, CRAIG R. MARKYVECH
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Publication number: 20100006218Abstract: A trim part is aligned, via a flexible, split jig, to a finished primary surface and adhered by an epoxide to a secondary structural surface. An epoxide fixing accelerant is applied to the epoxide via the jig, whereby the trim part is rapidly rigidly affixed to the secondary structural surface. The jig is then removed via its being both split and resiliently flexed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Craig R. Markyvech, Igor M. Kan
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Publication number: 20090323239Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for balancing current through a first conductor and a second conductor. A method comprises determining if a first current through the first conductor is greater than a second current through the second conductor by more than a threshold value. The first current and the second current are received from a ground fault current interrupt device. The method further comprises increasing the second current in response to determining that the first current is greater than the second current by more than the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Craig R. MARKYVECH
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Publication number: 20090228172Abstract: A vehicle-to-vehicle position awareness system that utilizes wireless communication techniques is provided. An embodiment of the system includes a detection and ranging system located on a host vehicle, where the detection and ranging system is configured to sense a neighboring vehicle proximate to the host vehicle. In response to the detection of the neighboring vehicle, the detection and ranging system generates neighboring vehicle data that indicates a position of the neighboring vehicle relative to the host vehicle. The position awareness system also includes a traffic modeler that is configured to process the neighboring vehicle data and, in response thereto, generate a virtual traffic model for the host vehicle. The position awareness system also employs a wireless transmitter that wirelessly transmits host vehicle model data that conveys the virtual traffic model.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: CRAIG R. MARKYVECH, ANTHONY G. LOBAZA
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Publication number: 20090189751Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for detecting an intruder inside a vehicle. The apparatus comprises a load sensor coupled to the vehicle, and a processor. The processor is coupled to the load sensor and is configured to monitor the load in the vehicle after the vehicle is vacated and locked and to determine if the load in the vehicle changes by more than a predetermined threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: CRAIG R. MARKYVECH, CLARK E. McCALL
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Publication number: 20090069977Abstract: Motor vehicles and methods are provided for automatically activating a motor vehicle turn signal. One motor vehicle includes a navigation system configured to determine a route to a destination, the route having a turn. The navigation system is also configured to monitor a present location of the motor vehicle and automatically activate a turn signal when the motor vehicle approaches the turn. A navigation system includes means for receiving a destination from a user, means for generating a route to the destination, the route having a turn, and means for activating the turn signal. The activating means is configured to automatically activate the turn signal when the motor vehicle approaches the turn. One method includes determining a motor vehicle route to a destination, the destination having a turn, monitoring the present location of the motor vehicle, and automatically activating a turn signal when the motor vehicle approaches the turn.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: CRAIG R. MARKYVECH
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Patent number: 6487995Abstract: An electronic device and enclosure assembly is provided for use with an engine arrangement having a plurality of cavities. The assembly comprises an enclosure including a main body having a base panel. The base panel includes a plurality of openings alignable with the cavities. An electronic device is disposable in the enclosure and has a plurality of apertures alignable with the openings and the cavities. The assembly further includes a plurality of fasteners for connecting the electronic device to the enclosure, and for connecting the enclosure to the engine arrangement. Each fastener is configured to extend through an aperture in the electronic device, through an opening in the enclosure, and into a cavity of the engine arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2000Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: Detroit Diesel CorporationInventors: Craig R. Markyvech, Dennis J. Sitek, Jeffery S. Hawkins
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Publication number: 20020062812Abstract: An electronic device and enclosure assembly is provided for use with an engine arrangement having a plurality of cavities. The assembly comprises an enclosure including a main body having a base panel. The base panel includes a plurality of openings alignable with the cavities. An electronic device is disposable in the enclosure and has a plurality of apertures alignable with the openings and the cavities. The assembly further includes a plurality of fasteners for connecting the electronic device to the enclosure, and for connecting the enclosure to the engine arrangement. Each fastener is configured to extend through an aperture in the electronic device, through an opening in the enclosure, and into a cavity of the engine arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2000Publication date: May 30, 2002Applicant: Detroit Diesel CorporationInventors: Craig R. Markyvech, Dennis J. Sitek, Jeffery S. Hawkins
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Patent number: 6134889Abstract: A variable geometry turbocharging system for use in an internal combustion engine utilizes a voice coil assembly. The voice coil assembly includes a field and an armature. The voice coil assembly is actuatable to move the armature relative to the field, and is connected to the turbocharger such that movement of the armature relative to the field changes the geometry of the turbocharger.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: Detroit Diesel CorporationInventors: Craig R. Markyvech, Joseph A. Williamson, Kyle G. Wick, Paul L. Powell, III
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Patent number: 5535135Abstract: A system, and a corresponding method, for measuring a chemical concentration of a gas exhausted from exhaust ports (409, 413) of a multi-cylinder internal combustion engine (401) includes a gas sensing device. This device (419) is preferably a UEGO (Universal Exhaust Gas Oxygen) sensor. The gas exhausted is present in a substantially stable chemical concentration (706, 718) at a collection point (420) during intervals (738, 742) of engine angular rotation corresponding to the exhaust cycles. The UEGO sensor (419) measures the gas exhausted from the exhaust ports (409, 413) and provides a sensory output signal (743) that, during the intervals (738, 742) of engine angular rotation corresponding to each of the exhaust cycles, approaches (737, 741) a substantially stable value representative of the chemical concentration of the gas (706, 718) exhausted during the associated exhaust cycle.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1993Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Kevin J. Bush, Sanjay Dua, Neil J. Adams, Craig R. Markyvech