Patents by Inventor Fred W. Sauer

Fred W. Sauer 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).

  • Power distribution module
    Patent number: 10069226
    Abstract: A power distribution module for use on mobile equipment is described in the present disclosure and can include a housing having a power input port and a plurality of output ports integrally formed with the housing and open to an outer surface of the housing. Each of the input port and the output ports are configured to receive and secure a connector that is pushed and locked into place, thereby sealing the connection. The power distribution module can be used to split a single power line into multiple lines connected to electrical devices mounted on a piece of mobile equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Murrelektronik, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred W Sauer, Scott C Schmitz, Eric W Mueller, Nils A Bergman
  • Power Distribution Module
    Publication number: 20180219313
    Abstract: A power distribution module for use on mobile equipment is described in the present disclosure and can include a housing having a power input port and a plurality of output ports integrally formed with the housing and open to an outer surface of the housing. Each of the input port and the output ports are configured to receive and secure a connector that is pushed and locked into place, thereby sealing the connection. The power distribution module can be used to split a single power line into multiple lines connected to electrical devices mounted on a piece of mobile equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Fred W. Sauer, Scott C. Schmitz, Eric W. Mueller, Nils A. Bergman
  • Hydraulic cylinder control
    Patent number: 8800208
    Abstract: A system and methods for controlling operation of hydraulic cylinders includes monitoring position of the cylinders relative to one another, and correction of misalignment of the cylinders should they become misaligned. Further, monitoring can be of a swing-type door operated using the cylinders, which can operate the door at different speeds. Further, as the door creeps open from a closed position or closed from an open position, correction is also made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Hi-Fold Door Corporation
    Inventors: Richard D. Keller, Damian Keller, Daniel Keller, William Bakalich, Steven Schultz, Fred W. Sauer, Jaron R. McDaniel
  • Hydraulic cylinder control
    Patent number: 8327586
    Abstract: A system and methods for controlling operation of hydraulic cylinders includes monitoring position of the cylinders relative to one another, and correction of misalignment of the cylinders should they become misaligned. Further, monitoring can be of a swing-type door operated using the cylinders, which can operate the door at different speeds. Further, as the door creeps open from a closed position or closed from an open position, correction is also made.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Hi-Fold Door Corporation
    Inventors: Richard D Keller, Damian Keller, Daniel Keller, William Bakalich, Steven H. Schultz, Fred W. Sauer, Jaron R. McDaniel
  • HYDRAULIC CYLINDER CONTROL
    Publication number: 20110185635
    Abstract: A system and methods for controlling operation of hydraulic cylinders includes monitoring position of the cylinders relative to one another, and correction of misalignment of the cylinders should they become misaligned. Further, monitoring can be of a swing-type door operated using the cylinders, which can operate the door at different speeds. Further, as the door creeps open from a closed position or closed from an open position, correction is also made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Inventors: Richard D. Keller, Damian Keller, Daniel Keller, William Bakalich, Steven H. Schultz, Fred W. Sauer, Jaron R. McDaniel
  • Electric motor end plate assembly with integrated motor driver transistor
    Patent number: 6525439
    Abstract: An electric motor has a housing closed at one end by an end plate assembly including a motor driver transistor. The transistor is mounted on a disk and is connected to brushes by lead frames that have ends terminating in a projection integral for connection to an electronic control unit associated with the motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes Company
    Inventors: Gary P. Whelan, Fred W. Sauer
  • ELECTRIC MOTOR END PLATE ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED MOTOR DRIVER TRANSISTOR
    Publication number: 20030020343
    Abstract: An electric motor has a housing closed at one end by an end plate assembly including a motor driver transistor. The transistor is mounted on a disk and is connected to brushes by lead frames that have ends terminating in a projection integral for connection to an electronic control unit associated with the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Gary P. Whelan, Fred W. Sauer