Patents by Inventor Joseph S. Vanselous
Joseph S. Vanselous 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: 10910936Abstract: A cycloidal magnetic gear system for a turbine system is disclosed. The system includes a first stator magnet ring, a second stator magnet ring positioned opposite the first stator magnet ring, and a rotor positioned between the first and second stator rings of magnets. The rotor may include a first side positioned adjacent the first stator magnet ring, and a second side positioned adjacent the second stator magnet ring. The system may include a first rotor magnet ring affixed to the first side of the rotor, adjacent the first stator magnet ring. Additionally, the system may include a second rotor magnet ring affixed to the second side of the rotor, adjacent the second stator magnet ring. The rotor may be configured to rotate eccentrically about a center-axis of the first and/or second stator magnet ring.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Inventors: Emily Morris, Anthony Walsh, Joseph S. VanSelous, Chester Louis Parys, Brian David Tutas, Tony Morris
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Patent number: 10696370Abstract: Transmission systems and methods are for a marine propulsion device having an internal combustion engine that drives a propulsor. An input shaft is driven into rotation at a non-zero first rotational speed by the internal combustion engine. An output shaft drives the propulsor into rotation at a non-zero second rotational speed. A planetary gearset transfers power from the input shaft to the output shaft. A band brake is on the planetary gearset. Actuation of the band brake effects a gear change in the planetary gearset. A band brake actuator actuates the band brake to effect the gear change. A controller controls the band brake actuator. Based upon one or more operational characteristics of the marine propulsion device the controller is programmed to control the band brake actuator so that the second rotational speed is less than the first rotational speed.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Matthew W. Jaeger, Jason F. Pugh, Randall J. Poirier, Joseph S. VanSelous, Jiri Jager, Karel Fortl
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Publication number: 20200088159Abstract: Hydrokinetic fluid turbines utilize a flowing body of liquid to translate the kinetic energy of the fluid into electric power or other useful energy. The available kinetic energy is proportional to the squared fluid velocity in an open channel with a fixed cross-sectional area. The proposed twin turbine system coupled with a cycloidal magnetic gear exploits the hydrokinetic energy existing in open-channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2017Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Thorsten Stoesser, Tony Morris, Emily A. Morris, Anthony Walsh, Joseph S. VanSelous, Chester Louis Parys, Brian David Tutas
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Patent number: 10518860Abstract: Transmission systems and methods are for a marine propulsion device having an internal combustion engine that drives a propulsor. An input shaft is driven into rotation at a non-zero first rotational speed by the internal combustion engine. An output shaft drives the propulsor into rotation at a non-zero second rotational speed. A planetary gearset transfers power from the input shaft to the output shaft. A band brake is on the planetary gearset. Actuation of the band brake effects a gear change in the planetary gearset. A band brake actuator actuates the band brake to effect the gear change. A controller controls the band brake actuator. Based upon one or more operational characteristics of the marine propulsion device the controller is programmed to control the band brake actuator so that the second rotational speed is less than the first rotational speed.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Matthew W. Jaeger, Jason F. Pugh, Randall J. Poirier, Joseph S. VanSelous, Jiri Jager, Karel Fortl
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Patent number: 10124874Abstract: Transmission systems and methods are for a marine propulsion device having an internal combustion engine that drives a propulsor. An input shaft is driven into rotation at a non-zero first rotational speed by the internal combustion engine. An output shaft drives the propulsor into rotation at a non-zero second rotational speed. A planetary gearset transfers power from the input shaft to the output shaft. A band brake is on the planetary gearset. Actuation of the band brake effects a gear change in the planetary gearset. A band brake actuator actuates the band brake to effect the gear change. A controller controls the band brake actuator. Based upon one or more operational characteristics of the marine propulsion device the controller is programmed to control the band brake actuator so that the second rotational speed is less than the first rotational speed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: BRUNSWICK CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew W. Jaeger, Jason F. Pugh, Randall J. Poirier, Joseph S. VanSelous, Jiri Jager, Karel Fortl
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Publication number: 20180128357Abstract: Provided herein is a continuously variable transmission (CVT) having a carrier assembly for a continuously variable transmission having a plurality of balls, each having a tiltable axis of rotation, a first traction ring assembly in contact with each ball, a second traction ring assembly in contact with each ball. The CVT is provided with a first sub-housing member coupled to a first carrier member. The first sub-housing member fixed from rotation and adapted to provide fluid containment of traction fluid for the CVT. The CVT is provided with a second sub-housing member coupled to a second carrier member. The second sub-housing member configured to rotate relative to the first sub-housing member corresponding to a shifting of the speed ratio of the CVT.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventor: Joseph S. VanSelous
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Publication number: 20180119786Abstract: Devices and methods are provided herein for the transmission of power in motor vehicles. Power is transmitted in a smoother and more efficient manner by splitting torque into two or more torque paths. In some embodiments, a powertrain is configured to have a ball-type variator and two planetary gear sets. Clutches selectively engagement members of the variator to provide multiple modes of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Shaun E. Mepham, Joseph S. VanSelous
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Patent number: 9878768Abstract: A marine transmission includes a synchronizer on a counter rotating shaft to shift into a high speed gear. The synchronizer includes friction surfaces on both sides of the gear body for the high speed gear. The high speed gear mesh is helical and generates axial force that enhances the torque carrying capacity of synchronizing friction surfaces, thereby enabling the shifting into the high speed gear without torque interrupt.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Joseph S. VanSelous, Eric Sharkness, Jiri Jager
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Patent number: 9759321Abstract: A band brake actuator is for actuating a band brake on a planetary gearset. The band brake actuator comprises a actuator shaft; an output finger; and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly connects the actuator shaft to the output finger such that rotation of the actuator shaft in a first rotation direction causes the output finger to engage the band brake on the planetary gearset, and such that rotation of the actuator shaft in an opposite, second rotation direction causes the output finger to disengage the band brake from the planetary gearset. Engagement of the band brake and the planetary gearset shifts the planetary gearset into one of a forward and a reverse gear and wherein disengagement of the band brake and the planetary gearset shifts the planetary gearset into a neutral gear.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Karel Fortl, Jiri Jager, Pavel Korecek, Jaroslav Sluncik, Joseph S. VanSelous
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Publication number: 20170110956Abstract: A cycloidal magnetic gear system for a turbine system is disclosed. The system includes a first stator magnet ring, a second stator magnet ring positioned opposite the first stator magnet ring, and a rotor positioned between the first and second stator rings of magnets. The rotor may include a first side positioned adjacent the first stator magnet ring, and a second side positioned adjacent the second stator magnet ring. The system may include a first rotor magnet ring affixed to the first side of the rotor, adjacent the first stator magnet ring. Additionally, the system may include a second rotor magnet ring affixed to the second side of the rotor, adjacent the second stator magnet ring. The rotor may be configured to rotate eccentrically about a center-axis of the first and/or second stator magnet ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Emily Morris, Anthony Walsh, Joseph S. VanSelous, Chester Louis Parys, Brian David Tutas, Tony Morris
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Patent number: 9206862Abstract: A dual clutch transmission (DCT) with double-range change. In one embodiment, the dual clutch transmission includes odd and even lay shafts and a separate range change shaft for each, thereby providing a range change for both the odd and even gear sets. The input shaft may include an extension gear that can be selectively driven by the inner input shaft or the outer input shaft to provide additional gear pairings. The extension gear may include a synchronizer on each face to allow it to be coupled to either the outer or inner input shaft. The transmission may include a reverse shaft coupled with the even lay shaft. The transmission may include a dual half synchronizer having a single hub and a split sleeve. The parts of the split sleeve are separately movable to allow independent synchronization of two pairs of rotating components.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Ricardo, Inc.Inventors: Shaun E. Mepham, Joseph S. VanSelous, Daniel A. Bihn
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Patent number: 9133910Abstract: A marine transmission includes a synchronizer on a counter rotating shaft to shift into a high speed gear. The synchronizer includes friction surfaces on both sides of the gear body for the high speed gear. The high speed gear mesh is helical and generates axial force that enhances the torque carrying capacity of synchronizing friction surfaces, thereby enabling the shifting into the high speed gear without torque interrupt.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Joseph S. VanSelous, Eric Sharkness, Jiri Jager
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Publication number: 20140366665Abstract: A dual clutch transmission (DCT) with double-range change. In one embodiment, the dual clutch transmission includes odd and even lay shafts and a separate range change shaft for each, thereby providing a range change for both the odd and even gear sets. The input shaft may include an extension gear that can be selectively driven by the inner input shaft or the outer input shaft to provide additional gear pairings. The extension gear may include a synchronizer on each face to allow it to be coupled to either the outer or inner input shaft. The transmission may include a reverse shaft coupled with the even lay shaft. The transmission may include a dual half synchronizer having a single hub and a split sleeve. The parts of the split sleeve are separately movable to allow independent synchronization of two pairs of rotating components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Shaun E. Mepham, Joseph S. VanSelous, Daniel A. Bihn
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Patent number: 5700218Abstract: The kinematic arrangement of a multiple-speed automatic transmission for an automotive vehicle includes three simple planetary units, hydraulically actuated clutches and brakes applied and released selectively, and several overrunning couplings that produce one-way drive connection between the inner and outer races, which are connected to various components of the gear units. Each of the planetary gear units includes a sun gear, a ring gear surrounding the sun gear, a carrier, and a set of planet pinions in continuous meshing engagement with the sun gear and ring gear and rotatably supported on the carrier. At least one of the gear units includes an overrunning clutch that produces a one-way drive connection between its carrier and one of the planet pinions supported on the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1996Date of Patent: December 23, 1997Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph S. VanSelous, Judith F. Haggerty, Kevin E. Norris
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Patent number: 5429560Abstract: A valve (36) for controlling pressure supplied to a friction clutch (32) of an automatic transmission includes several valve spools (38,40,44) each formed with control lands located within a bore (42) opening to various ports (60,66,68,72,76,80) that are supplied selectively with line pressure depending upon the operating state of the transmission. The valve operates in a primed condition, whereby a predetermined low pressure is supplied continually to the friction clutch. The valve supplies the clutch with a higher pressure that operates to stroke the clutch cylinder and friction element and thereafter regulates clutch pressure in accordance with changes in pressure in one of the ports. The clutch is stroked rapidly because the valve provides a relatively unrestricted supply of pressurized fluid through one of its inlet ports. After the clutch free-pack clearances are taken up, the valve restricts the clutch stroke against a cushion spring by opening the clutch cylinder to an orificed supply circuit.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1993Date of Patent: July 4, 1995Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Joseph S. VanSelous, Kenneth G. Weidman
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Patent number: 4637281Abstract: A control valve system for a four speed automatic transmission wherein a single valve mechanism acts in combination with a 2-3 shift valve, a 3-4 shift valve and a torque sensor throttle valve to control heavy throttle 2-3 upshifts, light throttle 2-3 upshifts, light throttle 3-4 upshifts, heavy throttle 3-4 upshifts, heavy throttle 3-2 downshifts and coasting downshifts to provide maximum smoothness in the engagement and release of fluid pressure operated ratio control servos.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 1985Date of Patent: January 20, 1987Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventor: Joseph S. Vanselous