Patents by Inventor David J. Trzcinski
David J. Trzcinski 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: 9731603Abstract: An apparatus for transferring electrical current between a first component and a second component includes at least one transfer conductor directing electrical current between the first and second components including a plurality of overlapping conducting layers each arranged in parallel with the directed electrical current and a plurality of insulation layers each disposed between alternating ones of the conducting layers.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2012Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Mark A. Wisnewski, David J. Trzcinski, William C. Goodwin
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Patent number: 9627937Abstract: A stator for an electric motor includes a plurality of pole pieces and a plurality of electrical windings associated with the pole pieces. Each winding includes a cable having an electrically conductive element. A lossy insulative material is located between the electrical windings and the associated pole pieces.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Mark A. Wisnewski, David J. Trzcinski, William T. Ivan, Yue Fan
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Patent number: 9502755Abstract: A method and system for increasing the performance of an automotive plate antenna system are provided. A carbon loaded material is used to enhance performance of the plate antenna. The method and resulting systems have a first metallic plate of the antenna arranged and secured on a planar surface of the carbon loaded material. The method realizes an antenna system with reduced size and weight without a reduction in performance.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Donald B. Hibbard, Jr., Gregg R. Kittinger, David J. Trzcinski
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Patent number: 9276645Abstract: An inductive charger for a portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device has a radio frequency (“RF”) antenna configured for receiving an outgoing RF signal, as well as a secondary coil. The inductive charger includes a primary coil configured for creating a magnetic flux. The magnetic flux is configured for coupling to the secondary coil in the portable electronic device to induce current. The inductive charger includes RF coupling assembly that receives an incoming RF signal. The RF coupling assembly is configured to radiate the outgoing RF signal that is based on the incoming RF signal. The inductive charger includes a radiator configured to receive the outgoing RF signal from the RF coupling assembly. The radiator is configured to radiate the outgoing RF signal to the RF antenna of the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Mark A. Wisnewski, David J. Trzcinski, Gregg R. Kittinger, Donald B. Hibbard, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150214605Abstract: A method and system for increasing the performance of an automotive plate antenna system are provided. A carbon loaded material is used to enhance performance of the plate antenna. The method and resulting systems have a first metallic plate of the antenna arranged and secured on a planar surface of the carbon loaded material. The method realizes an antenna system with reduced size and weight without a reduction in performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: DONALD B. HIBBARD, JR., GREGG R. KITTINGER, DAVID J. TRZCINSKI
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Patent number: 9087348Abstract: Mobile network services for a vehicle are provided via a computer processing device, and a digital communications module executable by the computer processing device. The digital communications module identifies a content channel selection for content presented on a device in the vehicle, continuously receives information indicating a location of the vehicle, and monitors signal strength of the content as the vehicle moves among location. Upon determining a threshold signal strength is reached, the digital communications module determines an action to be taken, and performs the action.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: David R. Petrucci, Charles A. Massoll, Thiep T. Nguyen, Mark A. Wisnewski, David J. Trzcinski, Anna Saadatjoo
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Publication number: 20150155752Abstract: A stator for an electric motor includes a plurality of pole pieces and a plurality of electrical windings associated with the pole pieces. Each winding includes a cable having an electrically conductive element. A lossy insulative material is located between the electrical windings and the associated pole pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: MARK A. WISNEWSKI, DAVID J. TRZCINSKI, WILLIAM T. IVAN, YUE FAN
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Patent number: 9018904Abstract: A vehicle is provided having a wireless battery charger that is mounted within the vehicle, and an electrostatic shield for reducing electromagnetic interference radiated by the wireless battery charger.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Donald R. Seyerle, Howard E. Kendall, Laura L Ball, David J. Trzcinski
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Publication number: 20130342341Abstract: A vehicle tire monitoring system including a tire and wheel assembly. The tire and wheel assembly may include a wheel having a rim portion including an inside surface; a tire including a tire carcass having an inner surface and an outer surface with a tire tread over a radially outer portion of the outer surface, and with the inner surface and the inside surface of the rim portion forming a cavity in which pressurized air is sealed; and a tire sensor assembly mounted on the inside surface of the rim portion in the cavity and including an infrared sensor and a wireless transmitter operatively engaging the infrared sensor, with the infrared sensor oriented to detect a temperature on the inner surface of the tire carcass at a location opposite to a portion of the tire tread.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC.Inventors: Craig T. Simmerman, Anthony D. Grutta, David J. Trzcinski, Richard W. Wiese
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Patent number: 8600345Abstract: A system and method of for establishing a connection between a vehicle and an external network includes a plurality of personal electronic devices and a transceiver. The plurality of personal electronic devices are each configured for establishing a data connection to the vehicle. Each of the plurality of personal electronic have a mobile plan that includes a data limit and an amount of data used. At least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices are selected to be in communication with the external network. Selection of at least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices is based on a corresponding amount of data available in a mobile plan for each of the personal electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Mark A. Wisnewski, Kenneth L. Peirce, David J. Trzcinski, Charles A. Massoll, David R. Petrucci, Thiep T. Nguyen, Nathan C. Callaghan
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Publication number: 20130278051Abstract: An apparatus for transferring electrical current between a first component and a second component includes at least one transfer conductor directing electrical current between the first and second components including a plurality of overlapping conducting layers each arranged in parallel with the directed electrical current and a plurality of insulation layers each disposed between alternating ones of the conducting layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: MARK A. WISNEWSKI, DAVID J. TRZCINSKI, WILLIAM C. GOODWIN
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Publication number: 20130260842Abstract: An inductive charger for a portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device has a radio frequency (“RF”) antenna configured for receiving an outgoing RF signal, as well as a secondary coil. The inductive charger includes a primary coil configured for creating a magnetic flux. The magnetic flux is configured for coupling to the secondary coil in the portable electronic device to induce current. The inductive charger includes RF coupling assembly that receives an incoming RF signal. The RF coupling assembly is configured to radiate the outgoing RF signal that is based on the incoming RF signal. The inductive charger includes a radiator configured to receive the outgoing RF signal from the RF coupling assembly. The radiator is configured to radiate the outgoing RF signal to the RF antenna of the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Mark A. Wisnewski, David J. Trzcinski, Gregg R. Kittinger, Donald B. Hibbard, JR.
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Patent number: 8508419Abstract: An antenna system connectable to a vehicle includes a primary antenna, a primary data transmission line, a secondary antenna, a secondary data transmission line, and an RF device. The primary antenna is connected to the vehicle and is located in an exterior environment. The secondary antenna is connected to the vehicle and is located in one of the exterior environment and an interior cabin of the vehicle. The primary data transmission line transmits a first RF signal and is in communication with the primary antenna. The secondary data transmission line transmits a secondary RF signal and is in communication with the secondary antenna. The fixed RF device is connected to the vehicle and is in communication with the primary data transmission line and the secondary data transmission line to provide an output RF signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: David R. Petrucci, Charles A. Massoll, Donald B. Hibbard, Jr., Nathan C. Callaghan, Mark A. Wisnewski, David J. Trzcinski, Steven P. Schwinke
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Publication number: 20130041580Abstract: Mobile network services for a vehicle are provided via a computer processing device, and a digital communications module executable by the computer processing device. The digital communications module identifies a content channel selection for content presented on a device in the vehicle, continuously receives information indicating a location of the vehicle, and monitors signal strength of the content as the vehicle moves among location. Upon determining a threshold signal strength is reached, the digital communications module determines an action to be taken, and performs the action.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: David R. Petrucci, Charles A. Massoll, Thiep T. Nguyen, Mark A. Wisnewski, David J. Trzcinski, Anna Saadatjoo
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Publication number: 20130038279Abstract: A vehicle is provided having a wireless battery charger that is mounted within the vehicle, and an electrostatic shield for reducing electromagnetic interference radiated by the wireless battery charger.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: DONALD R. SEYERLE, HOWARD E. KENDALL, LAURA L. BALL, DAVID J. TRZCINSKI
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Publication number: 20120302202Abstract: A system and method of for establishing a connection between a vehicle and an external network includes a plurality of personal electronic devices and a transceiver. The plurality of personal electronic devices are each configured for establishing a data connection to the vehicle. Each of the plurality of personal electronic have a mobile plan that includes a data limit and an amount of data used. At least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices are selected to be in communication with the external network. Selection of at least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices is based on a corresponding amount of data available in a mobile plan for each of the personal electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Mark A. Wisnewski, Kenneth L. Peirce, David J. Trzcinski, Charles A. Massoll, David R. Petrucci, Thiep T. Nguyen, Nathan C. Callaghan
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Patent number: 8294625Abstract: An antenna of the present invention includes an electrical half wave monopole antenna element fixedly attached to a surface, where the antenna element includes an electrical center. A first electrical feed point is located on a first side of the antenna element. A second electrical feed point is located on a second side of the antenna element. The second side generally opposes the first side of the antenna element. The first and second electrical feed points are about one-twentieth a wavelength from the electrical center. A first signal corresponds with the first electrical feed point and a second signal corresponds with the second electrical feed point. The first signal is out of phase when compared to the second signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Gregg R. Kittinger, Donald B. Hibbard, Jr., David J. Trzcinski
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Patent number: 8238872Abstract: A system and method of for establishing a connection between a vehicle and an external network includes a plurality of personal electronic devices and a transceiver. The plurality of personal electronic devices are each configured for establishing a data connection to the vehicle. Each of the plurality of personal electronic have a mobile plan that includes a data limit and an amount of data used. At least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices are selected to be in communication with the external network. Selection of at least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices is based on a corresponding amount of data available in a mobile plan for each of the personal electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Mark A. Wisnewski, Kenneth L. Peirce, David J. Trzcinski, Charles A. Massoll, David R. Petrucci, Thiep T. Nguyen, Nathan C. Callaghan
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Publication number: 20120098717Abstract: An antenna system connectable to a vehicle includes a primary antenna, a primary data transmission line, a secondary antenna, a secondary data transmission line, and an RF device. The primary antenna is connected to the vehicle and is located in an exterior environment. The secondary antenna is connected to the vehicle and is located in one of the exterior environment and an interior cabin of the vehicle. The primary data transmission line transmits a first RF signal and is in communication with the primary antenna. The secondary data transmission line transmits a secondary RF signal and is in communication with the secondary antenna. The fixed RF device is connected to the vehicle and is in communication with the primary data transmission line and the secondary data transmission line to provide an output RF signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATONS, INC. @@ GENERAL MOTORS LLCInventors: David R. Petrucci, Charles A. Massoll, Donald B. Hibbard, JR., Nathan C. Callaghan, Mark A. Wisnewski, David J. Trzcinski, Steven P. Schwinke
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Publication number: 20120094630Abstract: A system and method of for establishing a connection between a vehicle and an external network includes a plurality of personal electronic devices and a transceiver. The plurality of personal electronic devices are each configured for establishing a data connection to the vehicle. Each of the plurality of personal electronic have a mobile plan that includes a data limit and an amount of data used. At least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices are selected to be in communication with the external network. Selection of at least one of the plurality of personal electronic devices is based on a corresponding amount of data available in a mobile plan for each of the personal electronic devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2010Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.@@GENERAL MOTORS LLCInventors: Mark A. Wisnewski, Kenneth L. Peirce, David J. Trzcinski, Charles A. Massoll, David R. Petrucci, Thiep T. Nguyen, Nathan C. Callaghan