Patents by Inventor John Kropf

John Kropf 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).

  • Vehicle pump condition response method and assembly
    Patent number: 9821799
    Abstract: An exemplary pump condition response method includes, in response to a pump condition, operating an engine to discontinue or prevent a first stop-start cycle during a drive cycle. The method permitting a second stop-start cycle during the drive cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hafiz Shafeek Khafagy, Brandon David Lint, Tim John Kropf, William Rey Patterson, Jr., Edward Katynski, Richard Reynolds Hathaway
  • VEHICLE PUMP CONDITION RESPONSE METHOD AND ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170240166
    Abstract: An exemplary pump condition response method includes, in response to a pump condition, operating an engine to discontinue or prevent a first stop-start cycle during a drive cycle. The method permitting a second stop-start cycle during the drive cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Hafiz Shafeek Khafagy, Brandon David Lint, Tim John Kropf, William Rey Patterson, JR., Edward Katynski, Richard Reynolds Hathaway
  • GUIDEWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED MAGNETIC LEVITATION SUSPENSION, STABILIZATION AND PROPULSION FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20090249973
    Abstract: A networked guideway transit system uses permanent magnet repulsion with induction-based repulsion within the networked guideway transport system, which can levitate passively with motion. Magnetic levitation technology is used to replace wheels as the primary means of vehicle suspension. The networked guideway transit system uses the permanent magnets to provide primary lift and uses electrodynamic repulsion to create centering forces at most operational speeds while integrating linear motor functions with the electrodynamic centering function. Further, the networked guideway transit system uses no moving parts in the guideways, which enhances reliability in the guideways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: John Lee Wamble, John Kropf
  • GUIDEWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED MAGNETIC LEVITATION SUSPENSION, STABILIZATION AND PROPULSION FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20090249974
    Abstract: A networked guideway transit system uses permanent magnet repulsion with induction-based repulsion within the networked guideway transport system, which can levitate passively with motion. Magnetic levitation technology is used to replace wheels as the primary means of vehicle suspension. The networked guideway transit system uses the permanent magnets to provide primary lift and uses electrodynamic repulsion to create centering forces at most operational speeds while integrating linear motor functions with the electrodynamic centering function. Further, the networked guideway transit system uses no moving parts in the guideways, which enhances reliability in the guideways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: John Lee Wamble, John Kropf
  • Guideway transportation system with integrated magnetic levitation suspension, stabilization and propulsion functions
    Patent number: 7562628
    Abstract: A networked guideway transit system uses permanent magnet repulsion with induction-based repulsion within the networked guideway transport system, which can levitate passively with motion. Magnetic levitation technology is used to replace wheels as the primary means of vehicle suspension. The networked guideway transit system uses the permanent magnets to provide primary lift and uses electrodynamic repulsion to create centering forces at most operational speeds while integrating linear motor functions with the electrodynamic centering function. Further, the networked guideway transit system uses no moving parts in the guideways, which enhances reliability in the guideways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Inventors: John Lee Wamble, III, John Kropf
  • GUIDEWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED MAGNETIC LEVITATION SUSPENSION, STABILIZATION AND PROPULSION FUNCTIONS
    Publication number: 20080148991
    Abstract: A networked guideway transit system uses permanent magnet repulsion with induction-based repulsion within the networked guideway transport system, which can levitate passively with motion. Magnetic levitation technology is used to replace wheels as the primary means of vehicle suspension. The networked guideway transit system uses the permanent magnets to provide primary lift and uses electrodynamic repulsion to create centering forces at most operational speeds while integrating linear motor functions with the electrodynamic centering function. Further, the networked guideway transit system uses no moving parts in the guideways, which enhances reliability in the guideways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventors: John Lee Wamble, John Kropf