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).

  • Patent number: 11689906
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Nikhil Pandey, Joseph L. Gahimer
  • Patent number: 11606869
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Pandey, Daniel R. Harshbarger, William D. Meyer, Mark Swain
  • Publication number: 20220174826
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2021
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Pandey, Daniel R. Harshbarger, William D. Meyer, Mark Swain
  • Patent number: 11202380
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Pandey, Daniel R. Harshbarger, William D. Meyer, Mark Swain
  • Publication number: 20200375043
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Pandey, Daniel R. Harshbarger, William D. Meyer, Mark Swain
  • Patent number: 10750628
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Pandey, Daniel R. Harshbarger, William D. Meyer, Mark Swain
  • Publication number: 20200154251
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Nikhil Pandey, Joseph L. Gahimer
  • Patent number: 10567938
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Nikhil Pandey, Joseph L. Gahimer
  • Patent number: 10400722
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Meenal Rajiv Vaidya, Fei Gong
  • Publication number: 20190098778
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil Pandey, Daniel R. Harshbarger, William D. Meyer, Mark Swain
  • Publication number: 20180180002
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Meenal Rajiv Vaidya, Fei Gong
  • Publication number: 20170354048
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Nikhil Pandey, Joseph L. Gahimer
  • Publication number: 20170317608
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Fei Gong, Meenal Vaidya, Daniel R. Harshbarger
  • Patent number: 9725055
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Cummins IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Miguel A. Gonzalez, Jr., Daniel R. Harshbarger, Thomas J. Milvert, William D. Meyer
  • Patent number: 9261037
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Ross C. Berryhill, James Peyton-Jones
  • Publication number: 20160018349
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventor: Daniel R. Harshbarger
  • Patent number: 9161470
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC
    Inventor: Daniel R Harshbarger
  • Publication number: 20150108831
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: Cummins IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Miguel A. Gonzalez, Jr., Daniel R. Harshbarger, Thomas J. Milvert, William D. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20130233051
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Ross C. Berryhill, James Peyton-Jones, Dieter Bender
  • Patent number: 8091414
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel R. Harshbarger, Daniel D. Wilhelm, Purna Chander Nalla