Patents by Inventor John L. Saler

John L. Saler 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).

  • Multiple motor multiple speed continuous power transmission
    Patent number: 11498403
    Abstract: An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. To provide a compact configuration, the first electric motor and second electric motor are arranged in a centerline orientation with the drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur L. McGrew, Jr., Isaac Mock, George S. Pelton, James Allen Raszkowski, John Andrew Byerly, John L. Saler
  • MULTIPLE MOTOR MULTIPLE SPEED CONTINUOUS POWER TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20210309089
    Abstract: An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. To provide a compact configuration, the first electric motor and second electric motor are arranged in a centerline orientation with the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur L. McGrew, JR., Isaac Mock, George S. Pelton, James Allen Raszkowski, John Andrew Byerly, John L. Saler
  • Multiple motor multiple speed continuous power transmission
    Patent number: 11040607
    Abstract: An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. To provide a compact configuration, the first electric motor and second electric motor are arranged in a centerline orientation with the drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur L. McGrew, Jr., Isaac Mock, George S. Pelton, James Allen Raszkowski, John Andrew Byerly, John L. Saler
  • MULTIPLE MOTOR MULTIPLE SPEED CONTINUOUS POWER TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20210008968
    Abstract: An electric powertrain includes a first electric motor that has an uninterrupted connection with a drive shaft of a vehicle. The electric powertrain further includes a second electric motor that has an interruptible connection with the drive shaft. In one form, this interruptible connection includes a clutch. The electric powertrain further includes a first gear train in the form of a first planetary gear and a second gear train in the form of a second planetary gear. To provide a compact configuration, the first electric motor and second electric motor are arranged in a centerline orientation with the drive shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur L. McGrew, JR., Isaac Mock, George S. Pelton, James Allen Raszkowski, John Andrew Byerly, John L. Saler