Patents by Inventor Johann Vorster

Johann Vorster 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).

  • Patent number: 11524676
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a system for a class 7 or 8 vehicle is provided. The system includes a first motor, a second motor, and a controller. The first motor is configured to generate torque for the vehicle. The second motor is configured to drive an engine of the vehicle such that the vehicle meets a desired speed as set forth by a driver. The controller is configured to drive at least one of the first motor and the second motor and to receive a first signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle. The controller is further configured to deactivate the first motor if the speed of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined speed limit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: SHEM, LLC
    Inventors: Andrew Taitz, Johann Vorster, Steve Moss, Dion Van Leeve
  • Publication number: 20210155222
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a system for a class 7 or 8 vehicle is provided. The system includes a first motor, a second motor, and a controller. The first motor is configured to generate torque for the vehicle. The second motor is configured to drive an engine of the vehicle such that the vehicle meets a desired speed as set forth by a driver. The controller is configured to drive at least one of the first motor and the second motor and to receive a first signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle. The controller is further configured to deactivate the first motor if the speed of the vehicle is greater than a predetermined speed limit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew TAITZ, Johann VORSTER, Steve MOSS, Dion VAN LEEVE
  • Patent number: 7789189
    Abstract: A mount assembly (74) for a transmission (78) on a vehicle having at least two frame members (16A, 16B) and a cross member (12) extending substantially between the frame members includes a mounting member (40) that is attached to the cross member. A cradle member (60) is coupled to the mounting member (40) and is configured for attachment to the transmission (78). The cradle member (60) suspends the transmission (78) from a top surface (83) of the transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Bigg, Johann Vorster
  • Publication number: 20090095558
    Abstract: A mount assembly (74) for a transmission (78) on a vehicle having at least two frame members (16A, 16B) and a cross member (12) extending substantially between the frame members includes a mounting member (40) that is attached to the cross member. A cradle member (60) is coupled to the mounting member (40) and is configured for attachment to the transmission (78). The cradle member (60) suspends the transmission (78) from a top surface (83) of the transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: David K. Bigg, Johann Vorster
  • Publication number: 20070253521
    Abstract: This invention provides a support for supporting a reflector for a high temperature gas cooled nuclear reactor. The support includes a plurality of straps which extend around the reflector. Each strap includes interconnected segments. The segments are formed of metal and the segments are formed of fibre reinforced ceramic so that the coefficient of thermal expansion of the strap corresponds to that of the reflector. The invention also provides a high temperature gas cooled nuclear reactor and a method of supporting a reflector of a high temperature gas cooled nuclear reactor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: November 1, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Mitchell, Johann Vorster