Patents by Inventor Erin T. Hissong

Erin T. Hissong 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: 8612078
    Abstract: A system, computer readable storage device and method for controlling torque in a hybrid electric vehicle. The method comprises determining a state of charge of an energy storage device, obtaining a reference state of charge, obtaining an error from a difference between the determined state of charge and the reference state of charge; and apportioning torque between a motor and an engine based upon the error. The motor is electrically coupled to the energy storage device and powered by the energy storage device. A state of charge (SOC) correction factor is determined based upon the error. The SOC correction factor is used to adjust a torque ratio of motor to engine torque that is determined for a given torque command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: BAE SYSTEMS Controls Inc.
    Inventors: Jurgen Schulte, Filippo Muggeo, Derek Matthews, Brendan Pancheri, Erin T. Hissong
  • Patent number: 8403257
    Abstract: A hydraulic ground propulsion system for an aircraft. The system comprises a wheel, axel, an aircraft power interface device, an electric motor, a hydraulic system, a drive assembly and a controller. The wheel is rotatably coupled to the wheel axel. The aircraft power interface device interfaces an aircraft power source. The electric motor is coupled to the aircraft power interface device and receives power from the aircraft power source through the aircraft power interface device. The hydraulic system is driven by the electric motor. The drive assembly mechanically couples the wheel axel to the hydraulic system. The drive assembly is mechanically driven by the hydraulic system. The drive assembly transfers energy from the hydraulic system to the wheel axel. The controller controls the electric motor and the hydraulic system based upon a pilot torque command.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
    Inventor: Erin T. Hissong
  • Publication number: 20130041530
    Abstract: A system, computer readable storage device and method for controlling torque in a hybrid electric vehicle. The method comprises determining a state of charge of an energy storage device, obtaining a reference state of charge, obtaining an error from a difference between the determined state of charge and the reference state of charge; and apportioning torque between a motor and an engine based upon the error. The motor is electrically coupled to the energy storage device and powered by the energy storage device. A state of charge (SOC) correction factor is determined based upon the error. The SOC correction factor is used to adjust a torque ratio of motor to engine torque that is determined for a given torque command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS INC.
    Inventors: Jurgen SCHULTE, Filippo MUGGEO, Derek MATTHEWS, Brendan PANCHERI, Erin T. HISSONG
  • Publication number: 20120138734
    Abstract: A hydraulic ground propulsion system for an aircraft. The system comprises a wheel, axel, an aircraft power interface device, an electric motor, a hydraulic system, a drive assembly and a controller. The wheel is rotatably coupled to the wheel axel. The aircraft power interface device interfaces an aircraft power source. The electric motor is coupled to the aircraft power interface device and receives power from the aircraft power source through the aircraft power interface device. The hydraulic system is driven by the electric motor. The drive assembly mechanically couples the wheel axel to the hydraulic system. The drive assembly is mechanically driven by the hydraulic system. The drive assembly transfers energy from the hydraulic system to the wheel axel. The controller controls the electric motor and the hydraulic system based upon a pilot torque command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS, INC.
    Inventor: Erin T. HISSONG