Patents by Inventor Jonathan Andrew Crocker

Jonathan Andrew Crocker 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).

  • Adaptive steering control using vehicle slip angle and steering rate
    Patent number: 5684700
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for improving vehicle steering in unfamiliar safety critical situations by controlling power steering assist in response to the slip angle of the vehicle and the steering rate of the vehicle. When a vehicle is in a slide or a slide is imminent, the steering wheel should be turned in the direction of the slide to stabilize the vehicle and take the vehicle out of the slide or possibility of a slide. Accordingly, a positive supplemental steering assist is provided for the steering system if the driver is turning the steering wheel in the direction to correct the slide. If, on the other hand, the driver is turning the steering wheel in the direction which will increase the slide, a negative supplemental assist is provided for the steering system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Jonathan Andrew Crocker