Patents by Inventor Jeff Bradshaw
Jeff Bradshaw 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: 10024494Abstract: A lubrication system for providing lubrication to equipment is disclosed herein. Generally, the lubrication system includes a lubrication supply container, a lubrication pump, a conduit for providing the lubricant to the oilfield pump, and a control system for setting the operating parameters of the lubrication system. The lubrication system can also include a sensing device for measuring various operational aspects of the equipment and adjusting the amount of lubrication responsive to data measured by the sensing device.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Canserv, LLCInventors: Charles C. Busch, Dallas Copley, Jeff Bradshaw
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Patent number: 9581218Abstract: An engine mount assembly includes a housing, an inertia track received in the housing and an elongated fluid damped first path that is adapted to communicate with an associated first fluid chamber on a first side and an associated second fluid chamber on a second side. A non-damped second path is adapted to communicate with the associated first and second fluid chambers. A decoupler is received in the housing, an idle diaphragm in the housing that selectively controls communication between the first and second fluid chambers to selectively alter the damping. First and second ports in the housing communicate with the decoupler and the idle diaphragm, respectively. A first solenoid selectively controls fluid flow through the first port and a second solenoid selectively controls fluid flow through the second port.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2014Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: William B. McDonough, Jeff Bradshaw
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Publication number: 20170051872Abstract: A lubrication system for providing lubrication to equipment is disclosed herein. Generally, the lubrication system includes a lubrication supply container, a lubrication pump, a conduit for providing the lubricant to the oilfield pump, and a control system for setting the operating parameters of the lubrication system. The lubrication system can also include a sensing device for measuring various operational aspects of the equipment and adjusting the amount of lubrication responsive to data measured by the sensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Charles C. Busch, Dallas Copley, Jeff Bradshaw
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Patent number: 9545832Abstract: A switchable locking torque strut assembly and associated method are provided. The strut assembly is interposed between an associated vehicle chassis and an associated vehicle powertrain to provide high elastomeric rate resistance during start-up and/or shutdown of an associated internal combustion engine (ICE) and low elastomeric rate resistance during idle and/or driving events. The strut assembly includes a housing and a shaft at least partially received in the housing and operatively mounted for selective relative movement relative to the housing. A locking assembly is interposed between the strut and the housing for selectively locking the strut relative to the housing in response to start-up and/or shutdown of the ICE.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Jeff Bradshaw, Steve Telando
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Publication number: 20150377317Abstract: An engine mount assembly includes a housing, an inertia track received in the housing and an elongated fluid damped first path that is adapted to communicate with an associated first fluid chamber on a first side and an associated second fluid chamber on a second side. A non-damped second path is adapted to communicate with the associated first and second fluid chambers. A decoupler is received in the housing, an idle diaphragm in the housing that selectively controls communication between the first and second fluid chambers to selectively alter the damping. First and second ports in the housing communicate with the decoupler and the idle diaphragm, respectively. A first solenoid selectively controls fluid flow through the first port and a second solenoid selectively controls fluid flow through the second port.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: December 31, 2015Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: William B. McDonough, Jeff Bradshaw
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Patent number: 8998187Abstract: A two vacuum actuated switch mechanism is provided within an engine or hydromount. First and second ports are provided along a peripheral portion of an inertia track assembly. A decoupler or vacuum diaphragm is selectively exposed to vacuum through a first port. Under the influence of the vacuum, the decoupler can no longer oscillate. If vacuum is applied only to the decoupler, and not and idle diaphragm, the fluid is forced through a low frequency inertia track which creates high levels of damping and low frequencies. If vacuum is also applied to the decoupler and the idle diaphragm, the high frequency inertia track is opened and causes the fluid to flow therethrough. This creates a high frequency dynamic rate dip. Alternatively, if no vacuum is applied to either the decoupler or the idle diaphragm, the decoupler is allowed to freely oscillate creating a decoupled state for low input displacements. Higher input displacements results in fluids being forced through the low frequency inertia track.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.Inventors: Jeff Bradshaw, Andrew Hartgers
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Publication number: 20140346722Abstract: A switchable locking torque strut assembly and associated method are provided. The strut assembly is interposed between an associated vehicle chassis and an associated vehicle powertrain to provide high elastomeric rate resistance during start-up and/or shutdown of an associated internal combustion engine (ICE) and low elastomeric rate resistance during idle and/or driving events. The strut assembly includes a housing and a shaft at least partially received in the housing and operatively mounted for selective relative movement relative to the housing. A locking assembly is interposed between the strut and the housing for selectively locking the strut relative to the housing in response to start-up and/or shutdown of the ICE.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Applicant: COOPER-STANDARD AUTOMOTIVE INC.Inventors: Jeff Bradshaw, Steve Telando
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Publication number: 20120049424Abstract: An electronically switchable bi-state engine mount includes a housing having an inertia track received in the housing between first and second fluid chambers. A fluid damped first path communicates between the chambers, and a non-damped second path or bypass opening also communicates between the chambers. A diaphragm encloses a portion of the second fluid chamber and a seal member on the diaphragm operatively cooperates with a solenoid plunger, where the solenoid is received in the housing to selectively open and close the second path. The diaphragm is enclosed by a cover, which is preferably metal, to enhance thermal conductivity and heat sink properties thereof and improve the useful life of the solenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Jeff Bradshaw, Andrew Hartgers
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Publication number: 20110290980Abstract: A composite encapsulated engine mount includes a rubber bushing having a metal shell received around the bushing. A plastic bracket having a cavity receives the bushing and shell therein. An associated method of forming the mount assembly includes inserting a bushing into a mold, introducing a moldable material into the mold around at least a portion of the bushing to form a bracket, and curing the bracket about the bushing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventor: Jeff Bradshaw
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Publication number: 20110024960Abstract: A two vacuum actuated switch mechanism is provided within an engine or hydromount. First and second ports are provided along a peripheral portion of an inertia track assembly. A decoupler or vacuum diaphragm is selectively exposed to vacuum through a first port. Under the influence of the vacuum, the decoupler can no longer oscillate. If vacuum is applied only to the decoupler, and not and idle diaphragm, the fluid is forced through a low frequency inertia track which creates high levels of damping and low frequencies. If vacuum is also applied to the decoupler and the idle diaphragm, the high frequency inertia track is opened and causes the fluid to flow therethrough. This creates a high frequency dynamic rate dip. Alternatively, if no vacuum is applied to either the decoupler or the idle diaphragm, the decoupler is allowed to freely oscillate creating a decoupled state for low input displacements. Higher input displacements results in fluids being forced through the low frequency inertia track.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Jeff Bradshaw, Andrew Hartgers
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Publication number: 20060108489Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a damper assembly for use in a vehicle structure that includes a spare tire mounted thereto is provided. The damper assembly includes a support member extending from the structure and a damper secured to the support member. The damper is operatively interposed between and interconnects the structure and the spare tire for modulating relative motion of the spare tire with respect to the structure for damping vibrations of the structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2005Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: Andrew Hartgers, Kevin Nicholls, Bernie Rice, Douglas Power, Chris Dowson, Don Hewitt, Jeff Bradshaw, Mark McKeller