Patents by Inventor Darwin A. Garrison

Darwin A. Garrison 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: 10364934
    Abstract: A support structure for supporting a conduit of an engine includes a bracket assembly having a platform, a pair of brackets, and a pair of fixtures. The platform supports the conduit. Each bracket includes a first lateral post coupled to the platform, a second lateral post coupled to an engine block, a first longitudinal post, and a second longitudinal post. Also, a lateral distance between the first longitudinal post and the second longitudinal post increases in a direction away from the first lateral post towards the second lateral post. Each bracket also includes a stiffener connecting the first longitudinal post and the second longitudinal post. Each fixture includes a pair of legs and couples the platform to an engine head. Further, each fixture includes a web structure having a central portion and a plurality of stems connecting to the pair of legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas E. Jones, Darwin A. Garrison, Nicolae C. Pelei
  • Patent number: 7255205
    Abstract: A disc brake for a vehicle such as a commercial vehicle, wherein the brake rotor extends from a hub end of an axle inboard a sufficient distance to place the friction surface of the rotor and the brake caliper outside the envelope of a wheel mounted at the end of the axle. The placement of the rotor friction surface and the caliper outside the envelope of the wheel enhances brake cooling, makes the brake more readily accessible for inspection and maintenance without significant vehicle disassembly, and permits the rotor outer diameter to be extended beyond the diameter of the wheel rim, thereby lowering brake components stresses and permitting use of lighter, lower cost brake components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC
    Inventors: Ronald S. Plantan, Darwin A. Garrison, Dennis R. Shamine
  • Publication number: 20050205365
    Abstract: A disc brake for a vehicle such as a commercial vehicle, wherein the brake rotor extends from a hub end of an axle inboard a sufficient distance to place the friction surface of the rotor and the brake caliper outside the envelope of a wheel mounted at the end of the axle. The placement of the rotor friction surface and the caliper outside the envelope of the wheel enhances brake cooling, makes the brake more readily accessible for inspection and maintenance without significant vehicle disassembly, and permits the rotor outer diameter to be extended beyond the diameter of the wheel rim, thereby lowering brake components stresses and permitting use of lighter, lower cost brake components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Ronald Plantan, Darwin Garrison, Dennis Shamine
  • Patent number: 6762790
    Abstract: A universal bracket is disclosed that allows 180 degree of pitch adjustment for a camera. The camera has two brackets that can adapt to various mounting angles on any vehicle surface configuration. In addition, the universal bracket is designed to be rigid and prevent the camera from vibrating in order to prevent a blurred picture on a display unit The system is designed to be installed by a single person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2004
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: Mark A. Matko, Darwin A. Garrison, Christine G. Swansegar
  • Publication number: 20040119881
    Abstract: A universal bracket is disclosed that allows 180 degree of pitch adjustment for a camera. The camera has two brackets that can adapt to various mounting angles on any vehicle surface configuration. In addition, the universal bracket is designed to be rigid and prevent the camera from vibrating in order to prevent a blurred picture on a display unit The system is designed to be installed by a single person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Mark A. Matko, Darwin A. Garrison, Christine G. Swansegar
  • Publication number: 20040051659
    Abstract: A plurality of sensors each gather information about a region around the periphery of a motor vehicle. The sensor system is equipped with a radar assembly, an infrared detection assembly, and a visible light detection assembly. A central processing unit integrates data gathered from the three assemblies and combines them to form an aggregate data set of the individual region. The CPU also combines aggregate data sets from all the sensors and displays the information on a dashboard mounted display. The display is an active matrix display that shows contacts relative to the motor vehicle, a level of threat imposed by each individual contact, and a blink rate for color blind applications. The display takes advantage of color active matrix technology, displaying low threats as green sprites, moderate threats as yellow or orange sprites, and severe threats as red sprites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventor: Darwin A. Garrison