Patents by Inventor Duane E. Colter

Duane E. Colter 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: 9429275
    Abstract: A hydraulic system for a hybrid module which is located between an engine and a transmission includes a parallel arrangement of a mechanical pump and an electric pump. Each pump is constructed and arranged to deliver oil to other portions of the hydraulic system depending on the operational mode. Three operational modes are described including an electric mode, a transition mode, and a cruise mode. Included is a lube splitter valve which prioritizes the delivery of oil between downstream components and the motor (eMachine). The motor temperature is monitored and an elevated motor temperature provides an indication of a clogged oil filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles F. Long, Charles T. Taylor, William J. Summers, Duane E. Colter