Patents by Inventor Eric Bradshaw

Eric Bradshaw 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).

  • Acceleration control device haptic feedback control
    Patent number: 12766953
    Abstract: A system for generating haptic feedback to an operator of a motor vehicle includes a powertrain for generating vehicle propulsion. The system also includes an acceleration control device having a range of travel positions for regulating powertrain torque and vehicle acceleration. The system additionally includes a vibration transducer configured to mechanically vibrate the acceleration control device. The system also includes a vehicle sensor for detecting the operator's request for generation of the powertrain torque and acceleration of the motor vehicle and an electronic controller in communication with the vehicle sensor. The controller receives the operator's request and selectively applies, via the vibration transducer, vibration to the acceleration control device in correlation with the operator's request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2026
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kumle, Thomas R. Brown, Nilesh D. Mankame, Daniel W. Booth, Christopher A. Archer, Frank C. Valeri, Eric Bradshaw, Nathan Thompson, Stephanie M. Brigstock
  • ACCELERATION CONTROL DEVICE HAPTIC FEEDBACK CONTROL
    Publication number: 20260152060
    Abstract: A system for generating haptic feedback to an operator of a motor vehicle includes a powertrain for generating vehicle propulsion. The system also includes an acceleration control device having a range of travel positions for regulating powertrain torque and vehicle acceleration. The system additionally includes a vibration transducer configured to mechanically vibrate the acceleration control device. The system also includes a vehicle sensor for detecting the operator's request for generation of the powertrain torque and acceleration of the motor vehicle and an electronic controller in communication with the vehicle sensor. The controller receives the operator's request and selectively applies, via the vibration transducer, vibration to the acceleration control device in correlation with the operator's request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2024
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kumle, Thomas R. Brown, Nilesh D. Mankame, Daniel W. Booth, Christopher A. Archer, Frank C. Valeri, Eric Bradshaw, Nathan Thompson, Stephanie M. Brigstock