Patents by Inventor David J. Taneyhill
David J. Taneyhill 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: 11767004Abstract: A system on a tractor for controlling trailer service brakes comprises a manually operated trailer brake switch, a first electropneumatic valve in communication with a pressure source and a controller. The controller has an input communicating with the trailer brake switch, an output communicating with the electropneumatic valve and control logic. The control logic receives an input from the trailer brake switch indicating a driver's request to apply the trailer service brakes of the combination vehicle, determines if a predetermined condition exists and transmits a signal to the output to the electropneumatic valve. The electropneumatic valve transmits pressure to a trailer service control line to actuate the trailer service brakes in response to the trailer brake switch and existence of the predetermined condition.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Phillip J Kasper, David J Taneyhill, Paul C Niglas, Gerhard Wieder, Arnav Vasudev, Christopher H Hutchins
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Patent number: 11110906Abstract: A parking brake apparatus is provided for a vehicle having components of a parking brake system and a number of devices providing a plurality of output signals indicative of a plurality of vehicle factors. The parking brake apparatus comprises an electronic controller arranged to (i) monitor the output signals indicative of a plurality of vehicle factors, and (ii) provide one or more control signals to be applied to components of the parking brake system to apply parking brakes based upon a predefined sequence of the plurality of vehicle factors having been met.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: David J Taneyhill, Phillip J Kasper, Girish Barade, Christopher H Hutchins, Thomas J Weed
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Publication number: 20210206396Abstract: A controller for use with autonomous vehicle functions comprises an input for receiving data regarding a set of vehicle factors, an output for controlling autonomous vehicle functions and a processor having control logic. The control logic receives data regarding the set of vehicle factors, sets the autonomous vehicle functions in a first mode when at least two of the vehicle factors meet a respective first condition and sets the autonomous vehicle functions in second mode when at least one of the vehicle factors meets a respective second condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Jeffrey M. Carbaugh, David J. Taneyhill
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Publication number: 20200398806Abstract: A system on a tractor for controlling trailer service brakes comprises a manually operated trailer brake switch, a first electropneumatic valve in communication with a pressure source and a controller. The controller has an input communicating with the trailer brake switch, an output communicating with the electropneumatic valve and control logic. The control logic receives an input from the trailer brake switch indicating a driver's request to apply the trailer service brakes of the combination vehicle, determines if a predetermined condition exists and transmits a signal to the output to the electropneumatic valve. The electropneumatic valve transmits pressure to a trailer service control line to actuate the trailer service brakes in response to the trailer brake switch and existence of the predetermined condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Phillip J. Kasper, David J. Taneyhill, Paul C. Niglas, Gerhard Wieder, Arnav Vasudev, Christopher H. Hutchins
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Patent number: 10780872Abstract: A system on a tractor for controlling trailer service brakes comprises a manually operated trailer brake switch, a first electropneumatic valve in communication with a pressure source and a controller. The controller has an input communicating with the trailer brake switch, an output communicating with the electropneumatic valve and control logic. The control logic receives an input from the trailer brake switch indicating a driver's request to apply the trailer service brakes of the combination vehicle, determines if a predetermined condition exists and transmits a signal to the output to the electropneumatic valve. The electropneumatic valve transmits pressure to a trailer service control line to actuate the trailer service brakes in response to the trailer brake switch and existence of the predetermined condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Phillip J Kasper, David J Taneyhill, Paul C Niglas, Gerhard Wieder
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Publication number: 20200180586Abstract: A parking brake apparatus is provided for a vehicle having components of a parking brake system and a number of devices providing a plurality of output signals indicative of a plurality of vehicle factors. The parking brake apparatus comprises an electronic controller arranged to (i) monitor the output signals indicative of a plurality of vehicle factors, and (ii) provide one or more control signals to be applied to components of the parking brake system to apply parking brakes based upon a predefined sequence of the plurality of vehicle factors having been met.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: David J Taneyhill, Phillip J Kasper, Girish Barade, Christopher H Hutchins, Thomas J Weed
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Publication number: 20190315330Abstract: A system on a tractor for controlling trailer service brakes comprises a manually operated trailer brake switch, a first electropneumatic valve in communication with a pressure source and a controller. The controller has an input communicating with the trailer brake switch, an output communicating with the electropneumatic valve and control logic. The control logic receives an input from the trailer brake switch indicating a driver's request to apply the trailer service brakes of the combination vehicle, determines if a predetermined condition exists and transmits a signal to the output to the electropneumatic valve. The electropneumatic valve transmits pressure to a trailer service control line to actuate the trailer service brakes in response to the trailer brake switch and existence of the predetermined condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2018Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Phillip J Kasper, David J Taneyhill, Paul C Niglas, Gerhard Wieder
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Patent number: 10118597Abstract: A controller for a parking brake system for a commercial vehicle is disclosed. The controller receives a signal indicative of a request to park a tractor, a signal indicative of a request to supply air to a trailer and a signal indicative of a vehicle operating condition. The controller transmits a control signal to a tractor parking brake device and a trailer air supply device in order to park the tractor and maintain the air supply to the trailer to suspend the parking of the trailer in response to the signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: David J Taneyhill, Thomas S Miller, Jr., Timothy Carritte
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Patent number: 9694800Abstract: A secondary parking apparatus is provided for a vehicle having components of a parking brake system, components of an anti-lock brake system (ABS), and a manually-operable device. The secondary parking apparatus comprises an electronic controller arranged to (i) monitor the manually-operable device to detect an operator intent signal to apply parking brakes of the parking brake system, (ii) receive a combination of one or more signals indicative of a fault condition of the vehicle, and (iii) provide one or more control signals to be applied to components of the ABS to selectively exhaust air pressure from components of the ABS to atmosphere so that parking brakes of the parking brake system are applied to park the vehicle when both the operator intent signal and the combination of one or more signals indicative of a fault condition of the vehicle are detected.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Daniel P. Zula, David J. Taneyhill
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Publication number: 20170137002Abstract: A controller for a parking brake system for a commercial vehicle is disclosed. The controller receives a signal indicative of a request to park a tractor, a signal indicative of a request to supply air to a trailer and a signal indicative of a vehicle operating condition. The controller transmits a control signal to a tractor parking brake device and a trailer air supply device in order to park the tractor and maintain the air supply to the trailer to suspend the parking of the trailer in response to the signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: David J Taneyhill, Thomas S. Miller, JR., Timothy Carritte
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Patent number: 9616890Abstract: When employing an adaptive cruise-with-braking (ACB) system to control host vehicle braking reaction distance, a plurality of trigger conditions (e.g., environmental parameters) are monitored. If one or more of the monitored parameters exceeds a predefined threshold, a trigger event is detected, and at least one of a braking reaction distance (BRD) and a following distance limit shape (FDLS) are adjusted. The BRD and FDLS adjustments may be predefined according to the type and/or magnitude of the trigger event. Trigger events may be weighted or prioritized such that higher priority trigger event types correspond to larger BRD reductions, etc. Monitored trigger conditions may include adverse weather, dangerous road terrain or topography, high traffic density, erratic forward vehicle behavior, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLCInventors: David J. Taneyhill, Andrew J. Pilkington
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Patent number: 9434366Abstract: A parking apparatus is provided for a vehicle. The apparatus comprises an electronic parking brake (EPB) valve having an air outlet port. The apparatus also comprises a pneumatic delivery line interconnecting the air outlet port of the EPB valve and a spring brake system to allow air pressure from the EPB valve to be applied to the spring brake system to maintain parking brakes of the vehicle in released position. The apparatus further comprises a normally-open solenoid valve having an air inlet port which is in communication with the delivery line which interconnects the air outlet port of the EPB valve and the spring brake system, wherein the solenoid valve is operable to vent air pressure from the delivery line and thereby to apply the spring brake system to park the vehicle in response to loss of electrical power to the solenoid valve.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: David J Taneyhill, Travis G Ramler, John J Kemer, Phillip J Kasper
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Patent number: 9428164Abstract: A valve assembly includes a plate defining a wall of a housing and a valve component included in the housing. A position of the valve component sets a state of the valve assembly. A channel is defined through the wall of the housing. A channel groove is defined along a wall of the channel. A sensor housing includes a sensor detecting a state of the valve assembly. A sensor groove is along the sensor housing. A seal cooperates with both the channel groove and the sensor groove when the sensor housing is seated in the channel to both create a pneumatic seal between the sensor housing and the wall of the channel and retain the sensor housing in the channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Thanh Ho, Robert J. Herbst, David J. Taneyhill
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Patent number: 9308861Abstract: A dash switch module includes an operator interface device, a haptic feedback device associated with the operator interface device, and a visual feedback device associated with the operator interface device. The haptic feedback device provides a first haptic feedback if an operator's intended action is achieved via the operator interface device. The visual feedback device provides a first visual feedback if the operator's intended action is achieved via the operator interface device.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Mohammad Basiri, David J. Taneyhill
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Publication number: 20150258934Abstract: A dash switch module includes an operator interface device, a haptic feedback device associated with the operator interface device, and a visual feedback device associated with the operator interface device. The haptic feedback device provides a first haptic feedback if an operator's intended action is achieved via the operator interface device. The visual feedback device provides a first visual feedback if the operator's intended action is achieved via the operator interface device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Mohammad Basiri, David J. Taneyhill
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Publication number: 20150175163Abstract: When employing an adaptive cruise-with-braking (ACB) system to control host vehicle braking reaction distance, a plurality of trigger conditions (e.g., environmental parameters) are monitored. If one or more of the monitored parameters exceeds a predefined threshold, a trigger event is detected, and at least one of a braking reaction distance (BRD) and a following distance limit shape (FDLS) are adjusted. The BRD and FDLS adjustments may be predefined according to the type and/or magnitude of the trigger event. Trigger events may be weighted or prioritized such that higher priority trigger event types correspond to larger BRD reductions, etc. Monitored trigger conditions may include adverse weather, dangerous road terrain or topography, high traffic density, erratic forward vehicle behavior, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: David J. Taneyhill, Andrew J. Pilkington
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Patent number: 8972147Abstract: When employing an adaptive cruise-with-braking (ACB) system to control host vehicle braking reaction distance, a plurality of trigger conditions (e.g., environmental parameters) are monitored. If one or more of the monitored parameters exceeds a predefined threshold, a trigger event is detected, and at least one of a braking reaction distance (BRD) and a following distance limit shape (FDLS) are adjusted. The BRD and FDLS adjustments may be predefined according to the type and/or magnitude of the trigger event. Trigger events may be weighted or prioritized such that higher priority trigger event types correspond to larger BRD reductions, etc. Monitored trigger conditions may include adverse weather, dangerous road terrain or topography, high traffic density, erratic forward vehicle behavior, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: David J. Taneyhill, Andrew J. Pilkington
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Patent number: 8935069Abstract: A dash switch module for a vehicle includes a controller transmitting a parking brake control request message to a vehicle ECU, a signal receiving component receiving a transmitted status signal from a sensor on the vehicle indicating a status of a vehicle component, and a processor receiving the transmitted status signal from the signal receiving component. The processor generates a dash switch module signal based on the transmitted status signal. The processor transmits the dash switch module signal to the vehicle electronic control unit.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vechicle Systems LLCInventors: Daniel P. Zula, David J. Taneyhill, Timothy J. Frashure
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Publication number: 20140309900Abstract: Various embodiments of a system and method of controlling an electronic parking brake system for an air braked vehicle are disclosed. A dash switch module receives a signal indicative of a parking brake request. The dash switch module transmits a parking brake control message using a first communication path in response to the parking brake request. A braking system controller transmits a check message in response to the parking brake control message using a second communication path. The dash switch module transmits a confirmation message using the second communication path in response to the confirmation message. The brake system controller transmits a control signal to the park control module to park or un-park the vehicle in response to the confirmation message.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLCInventors: Timothy J. Frashure, Daniel P. Zula, David J. Taneyhill
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Publication number: 20140244124Abstract: A dash switch module for a vehicle includes a controller transmitting a parking brake control request message to a vehicle ECU, a signal receiving component receiving a transmitted status signal from a sensor on the vehicle indicating a status of a vehicle component, and a processor receiving the transmitted status signal from the signal receiving component. The processor generates a dash switch module signal based on the transmitted status signal. The processor transmits the dash switch module signal to the vehicle electronic control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Inventors: Daniel P. Zula, David J. Taneyhill, Timothy J. Frashure