Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Harshbarger
Daniel R. Harshbarger 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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Publication number: 20200375043Abstract: An engine control system includes an integrated engine control module assembly having an engine control module and an adapter module. The integrated engine control module assembly further includes a first connector, a second connector, and a hermetic enclosure. The first connector includes a connection circuit configured to connect the integrated engine control module assembly to engine hardware. The second connector is configured to connect the adapter module to engine hardware. The hermetic enclosure houses the engine control module and is configured to protect the engine control module from environmental conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Nikhil Pandey, Daniel R. Harshbarger, William D. Meyer, Mark Swain
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Patent number: 10750628Abstract: An engine control system includes an integrated engine control module assembly having an engine control module and an adapter module. The integrated engine control module assembly further includes a first connector, a second connector, and a hermetic enclosure. The first connector includes a connection circuit configured to connect the integrated engine control module assembly to engine hardware. The second connector is configured to connect the adapter module to engine hardware. The hermetic enclosure houses the engine control module and is configured to protect the engine control module from environmental conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Nikhil Pandey, Daniel R. Harshbarger, William D. Meyer, Mark Swain
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Publication number: 20200154251Abstract: A ruggedized engine control module (ECU) system includes a plugin-pod, a connector configured to connect the plugin-pod to a connector of an ECU, and signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized ECU system further includes a ruggedized enclosure for the connector and the signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized enclosure is configured to mount the plugin-pod to the ECU. The connection circuit includes signal processing circuitry configured to receive signals from at least one of the connectors, process the signals, and output the processed signals. The ruggedized ECU is configured to dissipate heat from the signal processing circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Applicant: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Nikhil Pandey, Joseph L. Gahimer
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Patent number: 10567938Abstract: A ruggedized engine control module (ECU) system includes a plugin-pod, a connector configured to connect the plugin-pod to a connector of an ECU, and signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized ECU system further includes a ruggedized enclosure for the connector and the signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized enclosure is configured to mount the plugin-pod to the ECU. The connection circuit includes signal processing circuitry configured to receive signals from at least one of the connectors, process the signals, and output the processed signals. The ruggedized ECU is configured to dissipate heat from the signal processing circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Nikhil Pandey, Joseph L. Gahimer
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Patent number: 10400722Abstract: A method includes receiving a plurality of injection pulses; generating a plurality of drive signals in response to the plurality of injection pulses; generating an interrupt signal in response to the plurality injection pulses, the interrupt signal being one of a high interrupt signal and a low interrupt signal; and transitioning between a plurality of operating states in response to the interrupt signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Meenal Rajiv Vaidya, Fei Gong
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Publication number: 20190098778Abstract: An engine control system includes an integrated engine control module assembly having an engine control module and an adapter module. The integrated engine control module assembly further includes a first connector, a second connector, and a hermetic enclosure. The first connector includes a connection circuit configured to connect the integrated engine control module assembly to engine hardware. The second connector is configured to connect the adapter module to engine hardware. The hermetic enclosure houses the engine control module and is configured to protect the engine control module from environmental conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Nikhil Pandey, Daniel R. Harshbarger, William D. Meyer, Mark Swain
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Publication number: 20180180002Abstract: A method includes receiving a plurality of injection pulses; generating a plurality of drive signals in response to the plurality of injection pulses; generating an interrupt signal in response to the plurality injection pulses, the interrupt signal being one of a high interrupt signal and a low interrupt signal; and transitioning between a plurality of operating states in response to the interrupt signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: CUMMINS INC.Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Meenal Rajiv Vaidya, Fei Gong
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Publication number: 20170354048Abstract: A ruggedized engine control module (ECU) system includes a plugin-pod, a connector configured to connect the plugin-pod to a connector of an ECU, and signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized ECU system further includes a ruggedized enclosure for the connector and the signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized enclosure is configured to mount the plugin-pod to the ECU. The connection circuit includes signal processing circuitry configured to receive signals from at least one of the connectors, process the signals, and output the processed signals. The ruggedized ECU is configured to dissipate heat from the signal processing circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2016Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Nikhil Pandey, Joseph L. Gahimer
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Publication number: 20170317608Abstract: A circuit, comprising, a first high-side switch and a second high-side switch each receiving a source voltage, a first low-side switch and a second low-side switch, a first application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) connected to the first high-side switch and the first low-side switch, and a second ASIC connected to the second high-side switch and the second low-side switch, wherein the switches are connected to form an H-bridge circuit to generate a drive current, and wherein the first and second ASICs control the switches in a synchronized manner to cause current to flow through a load in one of a first direction and a second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Fei Gong, Meenal Vaidya, Daniel R. Harshbarger
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Patent number: 9725055Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electrical power management system for an internal combustion engine system with a power consumption device includes a battery and a supercapacitor. The battery is coupleable in electrical power providing communication with the power consumption device. The supercapacitor is coupleable in electrical power providing communication with the power consumption device.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Cummins IP, Inc.Inventors: Miguel A. Gonzalez, Jr., Daniel R. Harshbarger, Thomas J. Milvert, William D. Meyer
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Patent number: 9261037Abstract: A system including a channel; a particulate matter sensor disposed in fluid communication with the channel, the particulate matter sensor having a sensitivity that increases in response to exposure to particulate matter; and a controller coupled to the particulate matter sensor and configured to monitor the channel in response to the sensitivity of the particular matter sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Ross C. Berryhill, James Peyton-Jones
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Publication number: 20160018349Abstract: An apparatus, comprising a housing; a first connector coupled to the housing and having a first plurality of contacts; a second connector coupled to the housing and having a second plurality of contacts; and a circuit electrically connected to at least one of the first contacts and at least one of the second contacts. The circuit is encapsulated within the housing. The circuit is configured to generate an output signal in response to a resistance sensed at the at least one of the first contacts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventor: Daniel R. Harshbarger
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Patent number: 9161470Abstract: An apparatus, comprising a housing; a first connector coupled to the housing and having a first plurality of contacts; a second connector coupled to the housing and having a second plurality of contacts; and a circuit electrically connected to at least one of the first contacts and at least one of the second contacts. The circuit is encapsulated within the housing. The circuit is configured to generate an output signal in response to a resistance sensed at the at least one of the first contacts.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INCInventor: Daniel R Harshbarger
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Publication number: 20150108831Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electrical power management system for an internal combustion engine system with a power consumption device includes a battery and a supercapacitor. The battery is coupleable in electrical power providing communication with the power consumption device. The supercapacitor is coupleable in electrical power providing communication with the power consumption device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: Cummins IP, Inc.Inventors: Miguel A. Gonzalez, Jr., Daniel R. Harshbarger, Thomas J. Milvert, William D. Meyer
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Publication number: 20130233051Abstract: A system including a channel; a particulate matter sensor disposed in fluid communication with the channel, the particulate matter sensor having a sensitivity that increases in response to exposure to particulate matter; and a controller coupled to the particulate matter sensor and configured to monitor the channel in response to the sensitivity of the particular matter sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Ross C. Berryhill, James Peyton-Jones, Dieter Bender
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Patent number: 8091414Abstract: Methods of monitoring replacement of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) by a non-particulate matter filter. The disclosed methods takes into account a change in delta pressure based soot load estimates (DPSLE) over time to detect whether the DPF has been replaced. The estimate, which is measured by the delta pressure drop across the filter, can be used to determine whether a device that does not have the capability of trapping soot, such as a muffler, has been inserted.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Daniel D. Wilhelm, Purna Chander Nalla
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Patent number: 7771113Abstract: A sensor diagnostic method, such as to determine rationality of one of three temperature sensors used in an exhaust aftertreatment system, includes determining the temperature difference between the first and second sensor, determining the temperature difference between the second and third sensor, determining whether the temperature differences are within an acceptable threshold range and comparing the two temperature differences to determine which sensor is in error, if any.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, IncInventors: Todd Corbet, Ross C. Berryhill, Daniel R. Harshbarger
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Publication number: 20100037684Abstract: Methods of monitoring replacement of a diesel particulate filter (DPF) by a non-particulate matter filter. The disclosed methods takes into account a change in delta pressure based soot load estimates (DPSLE) over time to detect whether the DPF has been replaced. The estimate, which is measured by the delta pressure drop across the filter, can be used to determine whether a device that does not have the capability of trapping soot, such as a muffler, has been inserted.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Daniel D. Wilhelm, Purna Chander Nalla
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Publication number: 20090003405Abstract: A sensor diagnostic method, such as to determine rationality of one of three temperature sensors used in an exhaust aftertreatment system, includes determining the temperature difference between the first and second sensor, determining the temperature difference between the second and third sensor, determining whether the temperature differences are within an acceptable threshold range and comparing the two temperature differences to determine which sensor is in error, if any.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Todd Corbet, Ross C. Berryhill, Daniel R. Harshbarger
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Patent number: 7245024Abstract: An electronic assembly includes a substrate and at least one surface mounted electronic component. The substrate includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the substrate includes a plurality of conductive traces formed thereon. The plurality of conductive traces includes a first conductive trace and a second conductive trace. The electronic component is electrically coupled between the first and second conductive traces. A component body of the electronic component is subject to interaction with a flux, which is utilized during electrical coupling of the electronic component to the first and second conductive traces, to form a current leakage path. The substrate is configured to prevent the formation of the current leakage path.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2005Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Frederick F. Kuhlman, Brentt C. Duff, Michael J. Pepples, Raymond B. Anton, Daniel R. Harshbarger