Patents by Inventor Howard J. Haselhuhn, Jr.
Howard J. Haselhuhn, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 11264934Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing DC motor gate driver isolation. In embodiments, first and second DC input signals are received at a supply control module, which generates first and second control signals for controlling first and second switches. A first transformer has a primary winding having one end coupled to the first DC input signal and another end coupled to the first switch A second transformer has a primary winding having one end coupled to the second DC input signal and another end coupled to the second switch. The supply control module controls the first and second control signals so that a secondary winding of the first or second transformer energizes an isolated AC bus coupled to the first and second transformers. First and second gate drivers receive respective isolated AC signals from the isolated AC bus. Conversion of the isolated AC signals back to DC occurs at the point of use.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Howard J. Haselhuhn, Jr., Timothy A. Clark, Richard Garvey
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Publication number: 20220021325Abstract: Methods and apparatus for providing DC motor gate driver isolation. In embodiments, first and second DC input signals are received at a supply control module, which generates first and second control signals for controlling first and second switches. A first transformer has a primary winding having one end coupled to the first DC input signal and another end coupled to the first switch A second transformer has a primary winding having one end coupled to the second DC input signal and another end coupled to the second switch. The supply control module controls the first and second control signals so that a secondary winding of the first or second transformer energizes an isolated AC bus coupled to the first and second transformers. First and second gate drivers receive respective isolated AC signals from the isolated AC bus. Conversion of the isolated AC signals back to DC occurs at the point of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Allegro MicroSystems, LLCInventors: Howard J. Haselhuhn, JR., Timothy A. Clark, Richard Garvey
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Patent number: 6427349Abstract: An electronic compass is described for use in vehicles. The compass employs a magnetoresistive sensor for sensing the earth magnetic field and the sensor is operated in alternate set/reset bias modes. In a first embodiment, the compass is provided with deviation compensation by a closed loop system including measurement of the sensor output signals and an offset current strap for nullifying the vehicle deviation field. In a second embodiment, deviation compensation is provided by operation in an initial calibration mode and by operation in a normal compensation mode to adjust compensation, as needed, on a long term basis during normal operation of the compass. In the initial calibration mode, while the vehicle is being driven, the signal peak values are adjusted to a nominal earth field level by changing the offset current. Then, compensating signal reference values for each axis are determined as each peak for that axis is determined.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2001Date of Patent: August 6, 2002Assignee: Donnelly CorporationInventors: Rodney K. Blank, Richard J. Gahan, Howard J. Haselhuhn, Jr., Kenneth L. Schierbeek, Kenneth Schofield
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Patent number: 6173501Abstract: An electronic compass is described for use in vehicles. The compass employs a magnetoresistive sensor for sensing the earth magnetic field and the sensor is operated in alternate set/reset bias modes. In a first embodiment, the compass is provided with deviation compensation by a closed loop system including measurement of the sensor output signals and an offset current strap for nullifying the vehicle deviation field. In a second embodiment, deviation compensation is provided by operation in an initial calibration mode and by operation in a normal compensation mode to adjust compensation, as needed, on a long term basis during normal operation of the compass. In the initial calibration mode, while the vehicle is being driven, the signal peak values are adjusted to a nominal earth field level by changing the offset current. Then, compensating signal reference values for each axis are determined as each peak for that axis is determined.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1998Date of Patent: January 16, 2001Assignee: Donnelly CorporationInventors: Rodney K. Blank, Richard J. Gahan, Howard J. Haselhuhn, Jr., Kenneth L. Schierbeek, Kenneth Schofield
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Patent number: 5802727Abstract: An electronic compass is described for use in vehicles. The compass employs a magnetoresistive sensor for sensing the earth magnetic field and the sensor is operated in alternate set/reset bias modes. In a first embodiment, the compass is provided with deviation compensation by a closed loop system including measurement of the sensor output signals and an offset current strap for nullifying the vehicle deviation field. In a second embodiment, deviation compensation is provided by operation in an initial calibration mode and by operation in a normal calibration mode to adjust compensation, as needed, on a long term basis during normal operation of the compass. In the initial calibration mode, while the vehicle is being driven, the signal peak values are adjusted to a nominal earth field level by changing the offset current. Then, compensating signal reference values for each axis are determined as each peak for that axis is determined.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1997Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: Donnelly CorporationInventors: Rodney K. Blank, Richard J. Gahan, Howard J. Haselhuhn, Jr., Kenneth L. Schierbeek, Kenneth Schofield
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Patent number: 5644851Abstract: An electronic compass is described for use in vehicles. The compass employs a magnetoresistive sensor for sensing the earth magnetic field and the sensor is operated in alternate set/reset bias modes. In a first embodiment, the compass is provided with deviation compensation by a closed loop system including measurement of the sensor output signals and an offset current strap for nullifying the vehicle deviation field. In a second embodiment, deviation compensation is provided by operation in an initial calibration mode and by operation in a normal calibration mode to adjust compensation, as needed, on a long term basis during normal operation of the compass. In the initial calibration mode, while the vehicle is being driven, the signal peak values are adjusted to a nominal earth field level by changing the offset current. Then, compensating signal reference values for each axis are determined as each peak for that axis is determined.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1993Date of Patent: July 8, 1997Inventors: Rodney K. Blank, Richard J. Gahan, Howard J. Haselhuhn, Jr., Kenneth L. Schierbeek, Kenneth Schofield
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Patent number: 5632092Abstract: An electronic compass is described for use in vehicles. The compass employs a magnetoresistive sensor for sensing the earth magnetic field and the sensor is operated in alternate set/reset bias modes. In a first embodiment, the compass is provided with deviation compensation by a closed loop system including measurement of the sensor output signals and an offset current strap for nullifying the vehicle deviation field. In a second embodiment, deviation compensation is provided by operation in an initial calibration mode and by operation in a normal calibration mode to adjust compensation, as needed, on a long term basis during normal operation of the compass. In the initial calibration mode, while the vehicle is being driven, the signal peak values are adjusted to a nominal earth field level by changing the offset current. Then, compensating signal reference values for each axis are determined as each peak for that axis is determined.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1995Date of Patent: May 27, 1997Assignee: Donnelly CorporationInventors: Rodney K. Blank, Richard J. Gahan, Howard J. Haselhuhn, Jr., Kenneth L. Schierbeek, Kenneth Schofield