Patents by Inventor Jay E. Bissontz
Jay E. Bissontz 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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Publication number: 20230108460Abstract: An enclosure for at least one energy storage element on a vehicle having a cab comprises a first panel supporting the at least one energy storage element connected to the cab of the vehicle, and a second panel supporting another at least one energy storage element connected to the cab opposite to the first panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2021Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: CHAD AUFDENBERG, JAY E. BISSONTZ, GREGORY W. CAMERON, RAYMOND W. BAGGETT, ANTHONY D. SUTTON, RONALD G. DREXLER, TOMASZ J. MROWCA, ROBERT J. BERNAS, JR., CHRISTOPHER A. BOOKOUT
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Patent number: 11485418Abstract: A structure for assembling a vehicle having an axis of elongation, a frame rail and a cross member extending from the frame rail comprises a conduit extending along the axis of elongation of the vehicle. A conveyor is disposed in the conduit. At least one coupling attaches the conduit with at least one of the frame rail and the cross member.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Constantin S. Busuioc, Jay E. Bissontz
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Publication number: 20210253175Abstract: A structure for assembling a vehicle having an axis of elongation, a frame rail and a cross member extending from the frame rail comprises a conduit extending along the axis of elongation of the vehicle. A conveyor is disposed in the conduit. At least one coupling attaches the conduit with at least one of the frame rail and the cross member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: CONSTANTIN S. BUSUIOC, JAY E. BISSONTZ
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Publication number: 20210253176Abstract: A method for assembling a vehicle having an axis of elongation, a frame rail and a cross member extending from the frame rail comprises extending a conduit along the axis of elongation of the vehicle. Disposing a conveyor in the conduit. Attaching the conduit with at least one of the frame rail and the cross member with a coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: CONSTANTIN S. BUSUIOC, JAY E. BISSONTZ
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Publication number: 20200408237Abstract: A fastener comprises a head end and a tail end. A shaft joins the head end and the tail end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Constantin Sebastian Busuioc, Jay E. Bissontz, Steven Franklin Wagester, Donald D. Anderson
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Patent number: 9789764Abstract: A motor vehicle electrical power distribution system includes a plurality of distribution sub-systems, an electrical power storage sub-system and a plurality of switching devices for selective connection of elements of and loads on the power distribution system to the electrical power storage sub-system. A state transition initiator provides inputs to control system operation of switching devices to change the states of the power distribution system. The state transition initiator has a plurality of positions selection of which can initiate a state transition. The state transition initiator can emulate a four position rotary ignition switch. Fail safe power cutoff switches provide high voltage switching device protection.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Patent number: 9649939Abstract: A controller area network (CAN) installed on a hybrid electric vehicle provides one node with control of high voltage power distribution system isolation contactors and the capacity to energize a secondary electro-mechanical relay device. The output of the secondary relay provides a redundant and persistent backup signal to the output of the node. The secondary relay is relatively immune to CAN message traffic interruptions and, as a result, the high voltage isolation contactor(s) are less likely to transition open in the event that the intelligent output driver should fail.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2012Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Patent number: 9139193Abstract: A power take off system for a hybrid-electric vehicle comprises an internal combustion engine, a hybrid-electric motor and generator, a power take off mechanism, a hybrid control module, and an engaging mechanism. The hybrid-electric motor and generator couples to the internal combustion engine. The power take off mechanism couples to the internal combustion engine and the hybrid-electric motor and generator. The power take off mechanism receives torque from at least one of the internal combustion engine and the hybrid-electric motor and generator. The hybrid control module is disposed in electrical communication with an electronic system controller. The hybrid control module generates output signals for controlling the internal combustion engine. The engaging mechanism is disposed in electrical communication with the electronic system controller. The engaging mechanism has a first mode and a second mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Patent number: 9114723Abstract: Level voltage levels/states of charge are maintained among a plurality of high voltage DC electrical storage devices/traction battery packs that are arrayed in series to support operation of a hybrid electric vehicle drive train. Each high voltage DC electrical storage device supports a high voltage power bus, to which at least one controllable load is connected, and at least a first lower voltage level electrical distribution system. The rate of power transfer from the high voltage DC electrical storage devices to the at least first lower voltage electrical distribution system is controlled by DC-DC converters.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2011Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Patent number: 9102313Abstract: A method of operating a vehicle with hybrid-electric powertrain having an engine, a generator, and a battery is provided. A vehicle start input signal is received from an operator interface. A master controller initiates after receiving input from the operator interface. A secondary controller initiates after starting initiation of the master controller. A battery pack cell voltage balancing test is performed utilizing the master controller. Voltage within the battery pack cells is balanced based upon the balancing test. An isolation contactor closes after balancing the voltage within the battery pack. A signal from the master controller to the secondary controller to begin operation is generated after closing the isolation contactor. Alternately, voltage within the battery pack cells based upon results of the balancing test may take place dynamically during vehicle operation after closure of the isolation contactor.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Publication number: 20150217640Abstract: A motor vehicle electrical power distribution system includes a plurality of distribution sub-systems, an electrical power storage sub-system and a plurality of switching devices for selective connection of elements of and loads on the power distribution system to the electrical power storage sub-system. A state transition initiator provides inputs to control system operation of switching devices to change the states of the power distribution system. The state transition initiator has a plurality of positions selection of which can initiate a state transition. The state transition initiator can emulate a four position rotary ignition switch. Fail safe power cutoff switches provide high voltage switching device protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Publication number: 20150130274Abstract: A controller area network (CAN) installed on a hybrid electric vehicle provides one node with control of high voltage power distribution system isolation contactors and the capacity to energize a secondary electro-mechanical relay device. The output of the secondary relay provides a redundant and persistent backup signal to the output of the node. The secondary relay is relatively immune to CAN message traffic interruptions and, as a result, the high voltage isolation contactor(s) are less likely to transition open in the event that the intelligent output driver should fail.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Publication number: 20150084414Abstract: An electrical power distribution system includes a dual mode electrical motor/generator, high voltage traction batteries, bi-directional direct current power transmission lines connectable between the dual mode electrical motor/generator and the high voltage traction batteries, first and second isolation contactors including magnetic blow out and connected into the power transmission lines to exhibit opposed polarity and an electrical system controller. In order to deenergize the electrical power distribution system the polarity of current on the bi-directional transmission lines is determined. Once the polarity has been determined the isolation contactor of corresponding polarity is selected to be opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2012Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Patent number: 8977418Abstract: A control interface for drivetrain braking provided by a regenerative brake and a non-regenerative brake is implemented using a combination of switches and graphic interface elements. The control interface comprises a control system for allocating drivetrain braking effort between the regenerative brake and the non-regenerative brake, a first operator actuated control for enabling operation of the drivetrain braking, and a second operator actuated control for selecting a target braking effort for drivetrain braking. A graphic display displays to an operator the selected target braking effort and can be used to further display actual braking effort achieved by drivetrain braking.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Patent number: 8972084Abstract: A vehicle having a hydraulic hybrid powertrain comprises a power take off unit, a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic accumulator, an accumulator isolation valve, an accumulator solenoid, and a vehicle hydraulic component. The hydraulic pump mechanically connects to the power take off unit and is driven by the power take off unit. The hydraulic accumulator is disposed in fluid communication with the hydraulic pump and receives and stores pressurized hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic pump. The accumulator isolation valve has a first position and second position. The accumulator isolation valve is disposed in fluid communication with the hydraulic accumulator. The accumulator solenoid connects to the accumulator isolation valve and positions the accumulator isolation valve to the first position and the second position. The vehicle hydraulic component is disposed in fluid communication with the accumulator isolation valve and the hydraulic accumulator.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E Bissontz
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Publication number: 20150015063Abstract: A motor vehicle electrical power distribution system includes a plurality of distribution sub-systems, an electrical power storage sub-system and a plurality of switching devices for selective connection of elements of the power distribution system to the electrical power storage sub-system. A state transition initiator directs control system operation of switching devices to change the states of the power distribution system. The state transition initiator has a plurality of positions selection of which initiates a state transition. The number of states of the power distribution system exceeds in number the number of positions of the state transition initiator. The control system enables the state transition initiator to emulate a four position rotary ignition switch, provides for interaction with fail safe power cutoff switches and provides high voltage switching device protection during instances of control system low voltage conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: January 15, 2015Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Patent number: 8935028Abstract: An hybrid vehicle control system controls the output from one of two prime movers installed on the vehicle by reference to available angular acceleration rates for the first and second prime movers. When angular acceleration is called for and the prime mover having greater capacity for angular acceleration is active, acceleration is limited to that which would have been available from the lower capacity prime mover. One application of the system is to provide consistent throttle responsiveness, particularly for a power take-off operation vocation installed on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E Bissontz
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Publication number: 20140375120Abstract: A motor vehicle electrical power distribution system includes a plurality of distribution sub-systems, an electrical power storage sub-system and a plurality of switching devices for selective connection of elements of and loads on the power distribution system to the electrical power storage sub-system. A state transition initiator provides inputs to control system operation of switching devices to change the states of the power distribution system. The state transition initiator has a plurality of positions selection of which can initiate a state transition. The state transition initiator can emulate a four position rotary ignition switch. Fail safe power cutoff switches provide high voltage switching device protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: December 25, 2014Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Patent number: 8838314Abstract: A control system for a hydraulic system comprises an electronic control module, an electronic system controller, a remote power module, and a solenoid valve. The electronic control module monitors torque output of an internal combustion engine, an electric motor and generator. The electronic system controller monitors torque demand of a first and a second hydraulic circuit. The remote power module is in electrical communication with the electronic system controller. The solenoid valve is in electrical communication with the remote power module. The solenoid valve connects to a combination valve and has a first open position and a closed position. The combination valve is in fluid communication with a first hydraulic circuit and a second hydraulic circuit. The solenoid valve moves to the open position in response to an output signal from the electronic system controller.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz
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Publication number: 20140136038Abstract: A method of operating a vehicle with hybrid-electric powertrain having an engine, a generator, and a battery is provided. A vehicle start input signal is received from an operator interface. A master controller initiates after receiving input from the operator interface. A secondary controller initiates after starting initiation of the master controller. A battery pack cell voltage balancing test is performed utilizing the master controller. Voltage within the battery pack cells is balanced based upon the balancing test. An isolation contactor closes after balancing the voltage within the battery pack. A signal from the master controller to the secondary controller to begin operation is generated after closing the isolation contactor. Alternately, voltage within the battery pack cells based upon results of the balancing test may take place dynamically during vehicle operation after closure of the isolation contactor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventor: Jay E. Bissontz