Patents by Inventor Frederick G. Beach

Frederick G. Beach 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: 5432413
    Abstract: A control system for an electrical propulsion system for a large wheeled vehicle adapted to haul a payload, the vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an electric generating means driven by the engine. The control system measures selected parameters and controls the engine and generating means to maximize output, and records historical operating data relating to the vehicle and its systems, and has a 2 digit display that provides information useful in troubleshooting problems. The control system also enhances fuel consumption by conserving fuel use, particularly on flat terrain and when the vehicle is approaching the overspeed point. Depression of the foot pedal is no longer input directly to the engine controller. Based on the amount of depression of the foot pedal, a fuel enhancement means determines the horsepower request from the operator of the foot pedal, but generates an engine rpm signal which will run the engine at only the rpm necessary to provide the power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Amy D. Duke, Frederick G. Beach, Francis M. Grabowski, Wing Y. Chung
  • Patent number: 5373219
    Abstract: A control system for an electrical propulsion system for a large wheeled vehicle adapted to haul a payload, the vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an electric generating means driven by the engine. The control system measures selected parameters and controls the engine and generating means to maximize output, and records historical operating data relating to the vehicle and its systems, and has a 2 digit display that provides information useful in troubleshooting problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Francis M. Grabowski, Amy D. Duke, Frederick G. Beach, James W. Nash, Paul H. Curtis
  • Patent number: 5280223
    Abstract: A control system for an electrical propulsion system for a large wheeled vehicle adapted to haul a payload, the vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an electric generating means driven by the engine. The control system measures selected parameters and controls the engine and generating means to maximize output, and records historical operating data relating to the vehicle and its systems, and has a 2 digit display that provides information useful in troubleshooting problem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Francis M. Grabowski, Amy D. Duke, Frederick G. Beach, James W. Nash, Paul H. Curtis