Patents by Inventor Kenneth Hartwig

Kenneth Hartwig 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).

  • Hybrid vehicle with integral generator for auxiliary loads
    Patent number: 7654349
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Chrysler Group LLC
    Inventors: Kathi S Lee, Del C Schroeder, Robert G Malcolm, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Charles Eanes, Sr., William W Doolittle, III
  • Hybrid Vehicle With Integral Generator For Auxiliary Loads
    Publication number: 20070158120
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle, The state/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: Kathi Lee, Del Schroeder, Robert Malcolm, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Eanes, William Doolittle
  • Hybrid Vehicle With Integral Generator For Auxiliary Loads
    Publication number: 20070151782
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2007
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Arthur Buglione, Thomas Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Kathi Lee, Richard Reed, Del Schroeder, Robert Malcolm, Edmund Tworkowski, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Eanes, Glenn Lucas, Robert Davis, William Doolittle
  • Hybrid vehicle with integral generator for auxiliary loads
    Patent number: 7231994
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur J Buglione, Thomas S Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Kathi S Lee, Richard G Reed, Jr., Del C Schroeder, Robert G Malcolm, Edmund Tworkowski, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Charles Eanes, Sr., Glenn E Lucas, Robert L Davis, William W Doolittle, III
  • Hybrid vehicle with integral generator for auxiliary loads
    Publication number: 20050109550
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Inventors: Arthur Buglione, Thomas Moore, Gerald Cilibraise, Kathi Lee, Richard Reed, Del Schroeder, Robert Malcolm, Edmund Tworkowski, Kenneth Hartwig, Lewis Eanes, Glenn Lucas, Robert Davis, William Doolittle
  • Split seal retainer for an electrical connector
    Patent number: 5934938
    Abstract: A seal retainer for an electrical connector comprising two seal retainer halves for connecting around a wire assembly, the seal retainer halves being identical with corresponding locking tabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dean B. Clark, Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Thomas E. Zielinski, David B. Hansen
  • Dual power/control connector
    Patent number: 5913691
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprising power and control circuits within the same connector body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dean B. Clark, Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Thomas E. Zielinski, David B. Hansen
  • Battery disconnect switch for electric vehicle
    Patent number: 5864106
    Abstract: A battery disconnect switch is provided for breaking the conductive path in an electric vehicle comprising at least one conductor pin moveable between a conducting position and a non-conducting position. At least one spring is provided for biasing the conductor pin toward the non-conducting position. A surging mechanism moves the conductor pin to the conducting position and a locking mechanism holds the conductor pin in the conducting position against the bias of the spring. A release mechanism releases the locking mechanism allowing the bias of the spring to force the conductor pin to its non-conducting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1999
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Dean B. Clark, Min Sway-Tin, Thomas E. Zielinski
  • Cam lever operated connector
    Patent number: 5823808
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a male member, a female member, a cam lever for engaging the male and female members, and a lock portion including a sliding member slidable on a track and engaging the cam lever for holding said cam lever in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dean B. Clark, Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Thomas E. Zielinski, David B. Hansen
  • Rotatable pin connector
    Patent number: 5820409
    Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a female member and a male member further comprising a pin connector body defining a plurality of cavities and a plurality of pins within the cavities, the pins rotatably mounted within the cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Dean B. Clark, Kenneth Hartwig, Larry L. Neblett, Thomas E. Zielinski, David B. Hansen