Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A Bozeman
Jeffrey A Bozeman 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: 11918485Abstract: Piezoelectric osteotomy devices and corresponding systems and methods for removing an acetabular cup or shell from a patient's acetabulum are disclosed. In one embodiment, the piezoelectric osteotomy device includes a piezoelectric element to actuate a cutting tip on an armature. In some such embodiments, the cutting tip may be extended and/or retracted to facilitate cutting of bone around an acetabular cup. The armature may include a fluid output port located proximate the cutting tip to mitigate heat generated by the cutting tip. In one embodiment, the piezoelectric osteotomy device is arranged and configured to provide constant current adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignees: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC., SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG, SMITH & NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LIMITEDInventors: Michael Bozeman, Monali Shah, Roy Messina, Andrea Karduss, Jeffrey J. Shea
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Publication number: 20230142706Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle having a rechargeable energy storage system includes a refrigerant circuit having a flow of refrigerant circulated therethrough. The refrigerant circuit includes a compressor, an internal condenser, and a chiller heat exchanger. A coolant circuit is fluidly connected to the refrigerant circuit and has a flow of coolant circulated therethrough. The coolant circuit includes the internal condenser, a heater core, and a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS). The refrigerant circuit and the coolant circuit exchange thermal energy at the internal condenser. When operated in an HVAC operating mode, the HVAC system is configured to heat one or more of the heater core and the RESS with thermal energy generated at the compressor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Srinivasa Rao Vaddiraju, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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Publication number: 20230147794Abstract: A heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system for a vehicle having a rechargeable energy storage system includes a refrigerant circuit having a flow of refrigerant circulated therethrough. The refrigerant circuit includes a compressor, an internal condenser, and a chiller heat exchanger. A coolant circuit is fluidly connected to the refrigerant circuit and has a flow of coolant circulated therethrough. The coolant circuit includes the chiller heat exchanger, the internal condenser, a heater core, a rechargeable energy storage system (RESS), and a three-way coolant valve to selectably direct the flow of coolant through the RESS and/or along a bypass passage to bypass the RESS.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2021Publication date: May 11, 2023Inventors: Srinivasa Rao Vaddiraju, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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Patent number: 11602973Abstract: A vehicle HVAC system includes a component within a refrigerant system in a vehicle HVAC system, a vibration sensor that generates a vibration signal indicating a vibration of the component, and a controller in communication with the vibration sensor to receive the vibration signal and the refrigerant system. The controller is configured to determine whether the vibration signal corresponds to a predetermined vibration value and for adjusting the operation of the refrigerant system to minimize the system noise if the vibration signal corresponds to the predetermined vibration value.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Brian D. Literman, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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Patent number: 11211619Abstract: Presented are fuel cell systems and control logic for extracting water from system exhaust, methods for making/using such systems, and electric-drive vehicles with aftertreatment systems for extracting water from fuel cell exhaust. An aftertreatment system for a fuel cell stack includes a condensate generator that fluidly connects to the fuel cell stack to receive exhaust output therefrom. The condensate generator includes an evaporator core with a refrigerant line that actively cool the exhaust via controlled circulation of refrigerant fluid. A condensate collector fluidly connected to the condensate generator includes a reservoir housing with a condensate trap that separates entrained water vapor from the cooled exhaust. The reservoir housing collects the separated water vapor as liquid water. A liquid storage container fluidly connected to the condensate collector receives and stores the collected water.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: John A. Martuscelli, Jared Phillips, Anahita Rastkar, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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Publication number: 20210111421Abstract: Presented are fuel cell systems and control logic for extracting water from system exhaust, methods for making/using such systems, and electric-drive vehicles with aftertreatment systems for extracting water from fuel cell exhaust. An aftertreatment system for a fuel cell stack includes a condensate generator that fluidly connects to the fuel cell stack to receive exhaust output therefrom. The condensate generator includes an evaporator core with a refrigerant line that actively cool the exhaust via controlled circulation of refrigerant fluid. A condensate collector fluidly connected to the condensate generator includes a reservoir housing with a condensate trap that separates entrained water vapor from the cooled exhaust. The reservoir housing collects the separated water vapor as liquid water. A liquid storage container fluidly connected to the condensate collector receives and stores the collected water.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: John A. Martuscelli, Jared Phillips, Anahita Rastkar, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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Publication number: 20200369116Abstract: A vehicle HVAC system includes a component within a refrigerant system in a vehicle HVAC system, a vibration sensor that generates a vibration signal indicating a vibration of the component, and a controller in communication with the vibration sensor to receive the vibration signal and the refrigerant system. The controller is configured to determine whether the vibration signal corresponds to a predetermined vibration value and for adjusting the operation of the refrigerant system to minimize the system noise if the vibration signal corresponds to the predetermined vibration value.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Brian D. Literman, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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Publication number: 20200108689Abstract: A method and apparatus for vehicle cabin cooling for automobile applications. Specifically, an apparatus and method for generating a cold temperature coolant using a split flow chiller having a first low flow portion surrounding a first portion of a refrigerant loop for coupling to a cabin cooler. The split flow chiller has a second high flow portion surrounding a second portion of the refrigeration loop for generating a cool temperature coolant for coupling to a battery cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: April 9, 2020Inventors: Rolf B. Karlsson, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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Patent number: 10473370Abstract: An automobile vehicle refrigeration system combined ejector-receiver includes a container. An internal heat exchanger (IHX) is positioned entirely within the container. The IHX includes a canister. A receiver and dryer is located entirely within the container and is positioned at least partially within the canister defining a cavity between the receiver and dryer and the canister to receive a refrigerant. An ejector is positioned within the container. An ejector feed line is in communication with the cavity between the receiver and dryer and the canister, the ejector feed line receiving the refrigerant after discharge from the cavity for flow into the ejector. A refrigerant phase separator is positioned within the container. The refrigerant phase separator receives the refrigerant after discharge from the ejector for separation into each of a refrigerant gas and a refrigerant liquid.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. Bozeman, Dana L. Anderson, James Resutek
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Patent number: 10408512Abstract: A valve in receiver (VIR) for a climate control system includes a receiver drier shell having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior portion having an opening. A drier housing is disposed in the receiver drier shell and a molded desiccant is disposed internal to the drier housing. The molded desiccant is configured to form a restrictive fluid flow passage along an interior surface of the drier housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: James Resutek, Jeffrey A Bozeman
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Publication number: 20190178541Abstract: An automobile vehicle refrigeration system combined ejector-receiver includes a container. An internal heat exchanger (IHX) is positioned entirely within the container. The IHX includes a canister. A receiver and dryer is located entirely within the container and is positioned at least partially within the canister defining a cavity between the receiver and dryer and the canister to receive a refrigerant. An ejector is positioned within the container. An ejector feed line is in communication with the cavity between the receiver and dryer and the canister, the ejector feed line receiving the refrigerant after discharge from the cavity for flow into the ejector. A refrigerant phase separator is positioned within the container. The refrigerant phase separator receives the refrigerant after discharge from the ejector for separation into each of a refrigerant gas and a refrigerant liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey A. Bozeman, Dana L. Anderson, James Resutek
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Patent number: 10293664Abstract: A vehicle includes a vision system configured to output a signal indicative of exterior conditions in a vicinity of the vehicle and a temperature sensor configured to output a signal indicative of an interior temperature of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a plurality of articulable openings arranged to allow fluid flow communication between an interior and an exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a controller programmed to adjust at least one articulable opening toward an open position in response to the interior temperature exceeding a temperature threshold. The controller is also programmed to adjust at least one articulable opening toward a closed position in response to detection via the vision system of a threat condition in the vicinity of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Xiujie Gao, Jinsong Wang, Wende Zhang, Xinhua Xiao, Jie Yin, Donald K. Grimm, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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Patent number: 10144271Abstract: A valve-in-receiver (VIR) for a vehicle climate control system includes a receiver drier (RD) shell including an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior portion having an opening, and a cap member mounted to the RD shell across the opening, the cap member including an evaporator inlet portion, an evaporator outlet portion, a condenser inlet and a compressor outlet.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: James Resutek, Jeffrey A. Bozeman, Dana L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20180335235Abstract: A valve in receiver (VIR) for a climate control system includes a receiver drier shell having an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior portion having an opening. A drier housing is disposed in the receiver drier shell and a molded desiccant is disposed internal to the drier housing. The molded desiccant is configured to form a restrictive fluid flow passage along an interior surface of the drier housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: James Resutek, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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Publication number: 20180229587Abstract: A vehicle includes a vision system configured to output a signal indicative of exterior conditions in a vicinity of the vehicle and a temperature sensor configured to output a signal indicative of an interior temperature of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes a plurality of articulable openings arranged to allow fluid flow communication between an interior and an exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a controller programmed to adjust at least one articulable opening toward an open position in response to the interior temperature exceeding a temperature threshold. The controller is also programmed to adjust at least one articulable opening toward a closed position in response to detection via the vision system of a threat condition in the vicinity of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Xiujie GAO, Jinsong WANG, Wende ZHANG, Xinhua XIAO, Jie YIN, Donald K. GRIMM, Jeffrey A. BOZEMAN
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Publication number: 20180093549Abstract: A valve-in-receiver (VIR) for a vehicle climate control system includes a receiver drier (RD) shell including an outer surface and an inner surface defining an interior portion having an opening, and a cap member mounted to the RD shell across the opening, the cap member including an evaporator inlet portion, an evaporator outlet portion, a condenser inlet and a compressor outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: James Resutek, Jeffrey A. Bozeman, Dana L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20160356535Abstract: A number of variations may include a refrigeration circuit which may include a compressor operably coupled to an evaporator. Additionally, a compressor may be operably coupled to the evaporator using the suction line. Moreover, the suction line may include a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2015Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Gopala K. Garnepudi, JEFFREY A. BOZEMAN
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Patent number: 8996257Abstract: A system, for inhibiting ice formation on a vehicle surface, and de-icing if determined needed to remove any frozen matter formed on the surface, including an anti-icing reservoir, a fluid-selecting control valve, and code that causes a processor to perform operations including determining whether the vehicle is parked, initiating, if parked, activation of, or obtaining of readouts from, any local sensors or routines to be used to determine whether a condition triggering initiation of an anti-freezing cycle is present. The operations include commencing, if triggered, an anti-icing cycle, including initiating changing of the fluid-selection valve to select the anti-freezing reservoir, and initiating pumping of the anti-icing fluid from the anti-icing reservoir to and through a fluid-dispensing nozzle, and onto the surface for inhibiting bonding of frozen material on the surface and/or remove any already formed frozen material on the surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Taeyoung Han, Shailendra Kaushik, Bahram Khalighi, Jeffrey A. Bozeman
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METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL IN A VEHICLE BASED ON CLOTHING INSULATIVE FACTOR
Publication number: 20150025738Abstract: An automatic climate control system of a motor vehicle, and related operating methods, are provided. The automatic climate control system determines a clothing insulative factor for an occupant of the motor vehicle; calculates a model temperature condition based on a temperature set-point and the clothing insulative factor; obtains a current existing temperature condition; calculates a difference between the model temperature condition and the current existing temperature condition; and changes at least one of a plurality of parameters to adjust the current existing temperature condition based on the difference.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: TODD M. TUMAS, JEFFREY A. BOZEMAN -
Publication number: 20140217194Abstract: A system, for inhibiting ice formation on a vehicle surface, and de-icing if determined needed to remove any frozen matter formed on the surface, including an anti-icing reservoir, a fluid-selecting control valve, and code that causes a processor to perform operations including determining whether the vehicle is parked, initiating, if parked, activation of, or obtaining of readouts from, any local sensors or routines to be used to determine whether a condition triggering initiation of an anti-freezing cycle is present. The operations include commencing, if triggered, an anti-icing cycle, including initiating changing of the fluid-selection valve to select the anti-freezing reservoir, and initiating pumping of the anti-icing fluid from the anti-icing reservoir to and through a fluid-dispensing nozzle, and onto the surface for inhibiting bonding of frozen material on the surface and/or remove any already formed frozen material on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Taeyoung Han, Shailendra Kaushik, Bahram Khalighi, Jeffrey A. Bozeman