Patents by Inventor Eric J. Von Oeyen

Eric J. Von Oeyen 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).

  • Method/system for initiating automatic upshifting in an automated mechanical transmission system
    Patent number: 6178366
    Abstract: A control system/method to initiate upshifts in an automated mechanical transmission system (12). Upshifts are normally initiated on the basis of sensed throttle position (THL) or demand. In certain situation upshifts are initiated on the basis of sensed or calculated engine torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel P. Janecke, Thomas A. Genise, Eric J. Von Oeyen
  • Method/system for controlling upshifting after resetting the value of a control parameter indicative of gross combined weight of vehicles
    Patent number: 6116105
    Abstract: A system/method of resetting the value of a control parameter (GCW.sub.CP) indicative of vehicular gross combined weight and determined as a filtered/averaged value, to a predetermined default value upon sensing vehicle operating conditions deemed indicative of a change in vehicle loading. A vehicle automated mechanical transmission system is controlled as a function of the value of the control parameter. The default value is relatively high compared to the expected range of actual vehicle gross combined weight. Large skip upshifts, greater than 50% ratio step, are prohibited after a reset until the control parameter value is verified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Genise, Daniel P. Janecke, Eric J. Von Oeyen