Patents by Inventor Fabian J. Dechant

Fabian J. Dechant 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).

  • Electrical transmission range shift system
    Patent number: 6076430
    Abstract: A vehicle transmission assembly includes a main gear box and an auxiliary or range gear box. An electrical actuation device for effecting changes in the range gear box preferably includes a solenoid actuator associated with each of the range gear members. A switch, which is preferably provided on the shift lever handle, allows the driver of the vehicle to indicate a desire to make a change in the range gear box. The solenoid actuators are responsive to the electrical switch to effect the range shift. The electrical components replace pneumatic components and associated fittings and airlines used with some prior systems. A further feature of this invention is to include a synchronizer protection circuit that disables the solenoid actuators unless prescribed transmission conditions are met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jon M. Huber, Steven E. Radue, Bryant K. McLaughlin, Fabian J. Dechant
  • Electrical transmission range shift system
    Patent number: 5931055
    Abstract: A vehicle transmission assembly includes a main gear box and an auxiliary or range gear box. An electrical actuation device for effecting changes in the range gear box preferably includes a solenoid actuator associated with each of the range gear members. A switch, which is preferably provided on the shift lever handle, allows the driver of the vehicle to indicate a desire to make a change in the range gear box. The solenoid actuators are responsive to the electrical switch to effect the range shift. The electrical components replace pneumatic components and associated fittings and airlines used with some prior systems. A further feature of this invention is to include a synchronizer protection circuit that disables the solenoid actuators unless prescribed transmission conditions are met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Jon M. Huber, Steven E. Radue, Bryant K. McLaughlin, Fabian J. Dechant