Patents by Inventor Larry RACHOW

Larry RACHOW 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).

  • Publication number: 20240190390
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for an integrated LIDAR and camera-based sensing system is provided. The bracket assembly can be mounted to a LIDAR sensor and includes a camera housing. The bracket assembly also includes a plurality of liquid spray nozzles and a plurality of air blower ducts. The plurality of liquid spray nozzles discharge a cleaning liquid (e.g., washer fluid) toward the exterior surface of the LIDAR sensor and the camera sensor, and the plurality of air ducts discharge compressed air toward the exterior surface of the LIDAR sensor and the camera sensor. The liquid spray nozzles and the air ducts cooperate to clear foreign matter from the LIDAR sensor and the camera sensor despite being close to the edge of each such sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Larry Rachow, James Mell, Mark Beyer, Kunal Javali
  • Publication number: 20240189837
    Abstract: A fluid nozzle assembly (10) for cleaning a LIDAR sensor is provided. The nozzle assembly includes a plurality of spray nozzles (14) that are interchangeably received within press-fit openings of a nozzle manifold. At least one of the spray nozzles provides a flat fan spray pattern and another one of the spray nozzles provides a narrow jet, collectively creating a multi-functional spray pattern. In another embodiment, a blower bracket is provided. The blower bracket includes a blower box and a plurality of selectable air nozzle adaptors. The air nozzle adaptors are joined to the blower box along a periphery of the blower box sidewall. The air nozzle adaptors include at least one barbed fitting for attachment to an air hose. The blower bracket provides a variety of configurations for use in specific locations in an overhead or rear tiara.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Inventors: Larry Rachow, James Mell, Mark Beyer, Kevin Bond, Kunal Javali
  • Publication number: 20240181997
    Abstract: A camera nozzle assembly (100) for cleaning a camera lens is provided. The camera nozzle assembly includes a bracket mount (110) and a nozzle assembly (120). The bracket mount includes a camera aperture (146) for the camera lens and can be mounted to a vehicle. The nozzle assembly is joined to the bracket mount and includes a spray nozzle (160) and an air duct (154). The spray nozzle discharges a cleaning liquid, and the air duct discharges compressed air, each being discharged at a shallow angle relative to a camera lens. The cleaning liquid and the compressed air cooperate to remove foreign matter from the exterior surface of the camera lens, optionally for front-bumper cameras, side-view cameras, rear-bumper cameras, and cameras for semi-autonomous and autonomous operation of passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, and commercial vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2022
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Larry Rachow, James Mell, Mark Beyer, Kevin Bond
  • Patent number: 11338315
    Abstract: An improved nozzle assembly includes a housing having an inlet for directing media (e.g. cleaning fluid) into the housing, and a nozzle core rotatably coupled to the housing. The nozzle core includes a sprayer shaft and a vane coupled thereto. The sprayer shaft defines a peripheral outlet, and is adapted for passage of media from the housing through the outlet. The vane is adapted to receive media from the inlet to rotationally bias the nozzle core in a first direction and radially orient the outlet to an activated position. The nozzle core is rotationally biased in a second direction opposite the first to radially orient the outlet to a home position different than the activated position. A system including the nozzle assembly, and methods of using each of the same, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: A. RAYMOND ET CIE
    Inventor: Larry Rachow
  • Publication number: 20210197221
    Abstract: This disclosure provides an improved nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a housing having an inlet for directing media (e.g. cleaning fluid) into the housing, and a nozzle core rotatably coupled to the housing. The nozzle core includes a sprayer shaft and a vane coupled thereto. The sprayer shaft defines a peripheral outlet, and is adapted for passage of media from the housing through the outlet. The vane is adapted to receive media from the inlet to rotationally bias the nozzle core in a first direction and radially orient the outlet to an activated position. The nozzle assembly further comprises means for rotationally biasing the nozzle core in a second direction opposite the first to radially orient the outlet to a home position different than the activated position. A system comprising the nozzle assembly, and methods of using each of the same, are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventor: Larry RACHOW