Patents by Inventor James H. Devore

James H. Devore 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).

  • Early activation recovery control method and system for vehicle anti-lock brake system
    Patent number: 5431488
    Abstract: A control method and system for a vehicle anti-lock brake system to provide for recovery from premature activation of the vehicle anti-lock brake system. The control method includes the steps of determining whether the anti-lock brake system has prematurely activated, and engaging a premature activation recovery control of the anti-lock brake system when the anti-lock brake system has prematurely activated. The control system includes a wheel speed sensor for measuring the speed of at least one vehicle wheel, and a control unit for determining whether the anti-lock brake system has prematurely activated. The control system also includes a signal generator for generating a signal operative to increase brake fluid pressure to a vehicle wheel brake when the anti-lock brake system has prematurely activated, and for generating a signal operative to terminate brake fluid pressure increase when the anti-lock brake system has recovered from premature activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes Co.
    Inventor: James H. DeVore