Patents by Inventor Dale B. Garrett

Dale B. Garrett 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).

  • Intelligent power distribution system for improving vehicle starting
    Patent number: 12110857
    Abstract: To start a vehicle, power is provided from the vehicle's electrical source to electrical load(s) in the vehicle. Heavy electrical load(s) can sag the vehicle's electrical system and make starting the vehicle difficult. The following embodiments can address this problem by providing an intelligent power distribution system that uses controllable switch(es) to selectively connect load(s) to the vehicle's electrical source in a controlled, progressive manner. Connecting load(s) in a controlled fashion can facilitate the starting of the vehicle by avoiding having electrical load(s) present at start-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: Knorr-Bremse AG
    Inventors: Peter Lindner, David Kiss, Dale B. Garrett, Thomas J. Hayes