Patents by Inventor Kevin E. Rehfus

Kevin E. Rehfus 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).

  • Patent number: 9254913
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hybrid brake systems. The hybrid brake systems may comprise one or more electromechanical actuators and one or more hydraulic adjusters. The hybrid brake system may further comprise a housing configured to store and/or conduct fluid. The hybrid brake system may also further comprise a fluid reservoir. The hybrid brake system may be redundant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: David B. Drennen, Robert L. French, Kevin E. Rehfus
  • Publication number: 20150122593
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to hybrid brake systems, The hybrid brake systems may comprise one or more electromechanical actuators and one or more hydraulic adjusters, The hybrid brake system may further comprise a housing configured to store and/or conduct fluid. The hybrid brake system may also further comprise a fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: David B. Drennen, Robert L. French, Kevin E. Rehfus
  • Patent number: 6523383
    Abstract: A monitoring and controlling system for monitoring and controlling various operating characteristics of machine components. The monitoring and controlling system includes a primary transceiver, with sensors and control devices, mounted integrally with the monitored component. The primary transceiver communicates with a secondary transceiver and receives its electrical power from the secondary transceiver without use of interconnecting communication or power cables. The integrated mounting of the primary transceiver and sensors within the monitored component without the use of interconnecting cables allows for replacement of the monitored component in harsh operating environments without the risk of damage to interconnecting electrical connectors and cables. The operating data detected by the sensor for the monitored component is communicated by the primary transceiver and the secondary transceiver to a monitoring network which analyzes the data to determine the need for maintenance of the monitored component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Joki, David G. Beechy, Kevin E. Rehfus, Raymond A. Severyn, Kenneth W. Lindsay
  • Patent number: 6501382
    Abstract: A product with an automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) device associated with a physical measurement, authentication code or operating condition of the product is disclosed. A bearing with an embedded transponder is illustratively described. The transponder contains data specific to the manufactured bearing, such as physical measurements or identification numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: Timken Company
    Inventors: Kevin E. Rehfus, Douglas H. Smith
  • Publication number: 20020186134
    Abstract: A product with an automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) device associated with a physical measurement, authentication code or operating condition of the product is disclosed. A bearing with an embedded transponder is illustratively described. The transponder contains data specific to the manufactured bearing, such as physical measurements or identification numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Applicant: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Kevin E. Rehfus, Douglas H. Smith
  • Publication number: 20020129633
    Abstract: A monitoring and controlling system for monitoring and controlling various operating characteristics of machine components. The monitoring and controlling system includes a primary transceiver, with sensors and control devices, mounted integrally with the monitored component. The primary transceiver communicates with a secondary transceiver and receives its electrical power from the secondary transceiver without use of interconnecting communication or power cables. The integrated mounting of the primary transceiver and sensors within the monitored component without the use of interconnecting cables allows for replacement of the monitored component in harsh operating environments without the risk of damage to interconnecting electrical connectors and cables. The operating data detected by the sensor for the monitored component is communicated by the primary transceiver and the secondary transceiver to a monitoring network which analyzes the data to determine the need for maintenance of the monitored component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Joki, David G. Beechy, Kevin E. Rehfus, Raymond A. Severyn, Kenneth W. Lindsay