Patents by Inventor Eddy Wilgenhof

Eddy Wilgenhof 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: 9945492
    Abstract: A solenoid assembly for providing control over fluid pressure distribution in a transmission, where the solenoid assembly includes a sleeve, a valve portion substantially contained within the sleeve, an armature located within the sleeve, a plunger connected to the armature and in contact with the valve, and a housing located within the sleeve in proximity to the armature. The armature is moveable relative to the sleeve and the housing, and the valve portion includes a valve, where the movement of the valve is controlled by the movement of the armature. The valve is biased towards an open position to provide a fluid pressure balance between multiple ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Timmermans, Eddy Wilgenhof, Marie-Noelle Gris, An Huyghe, Peter Steylaerts, Koen Vermolen, Johan Van De Plas
  • Patent number: 9377124
    Abstract: A solenoid assembly for providing control over fluid pressure distribution in a transmission, where the solenoid assembly includes a solenoid portion and a valve portion, and the movement of the valve portion is controlled by the solenoid portion. There is a valve which is part of the valve portion, and the valve controls the distribution of fluid between a supply port, a control port, and an exhaust port. The distribution of fluid between the ports may include providing a pressure balance between the supply port and the control port, and allowing any excess fluid to pass through the exhaust port, or controlling the flow of fluid between the supply port and the control port, with any excess fluid exiting the exhaust port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc Timmermans, Eddy Wilgenhof, Marie-Noelle Gris, An Huyghe, Peter Steylaerts, Koen Vermolen, Johan Van De Plas
  • Publication number: 20150102243
    Abstract: A solenoid assembly for providing control over fluid pressure distribution in a transmission, where the solenoid assembly includes a sleeve, a valve portion substantially contained within the sleeve, an armature located within the sleeve, a plunger connected to the armature and in contact with the valve, and a housing located within the sleeve in proximity to the armature. The armature is moveable relative to the sleeve and the housing, and the valve portion includes a valve, where the movement of the valve is controlled by the movement of the armature. The valve is biased towards an open position to provide a fluid pressure balance between multiple ports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Marc Timmermans, Eddy Wilgenhof, Marie-Noelle Gris, An Huyghe, Peter Steylaerts, Koen Vermolen, Johan Van De Plas
  • Publication number: 20150102242
    Abstract: A solenoid assembly for providing control over fluid pressure distribution in a transmission, where the solenoid assembly includes a solenoid portion and a valve portion, and the movement of the valve portion is controlled by the solenoid portion. There is a valve which is part of the valve portion, and the valve controls the distribution of fluid between a supply port, a control port, and an exhaust port. The distribution of fluid between the ports may include providing a pressure balance between the supply port and the control port, and allowing any excess fluid to pass through the exhaust port, or controlling the flow of fluid between the supply port and the control port, with any excess fluid exiting the exhaust port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Marc Timmermans, Eddy Wilgenhof, Marie-Noelle Gris, An Huyghe, Peter Steylaerts, Koen Vermolen, Johan Van De Plas