Patents by Inventor Matthew Guilfoyle

Matthew Guilfoyle 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: 8496285
    Abstract: Adjustable aerodynamic devices are controlled to control the drag on a vehicle. In one form, control is accomplished in response to pressure from a plurality of pressure sensors. In another form, control is accomplished in response to air movement measurements, such as of wind speed and direction at a location that a vehicle has yet to reach. In another form, the position and location of air vortices between a cab and trailer can be determined and adjusted to adjust the drag by controlling aerodynamic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
    Inventors: Matthew C. C. Rogers, Justin Yee, Blake Kashiwagi, Matthew Guilfoyle, John Brzustowicz, Robert McFarlane, Bruno Banceu
  • Publication number: 20110241377
    Abstract: Adjustable aerodynamic devices are controlled to control the drag on a vehicle. In one form, control is accomplished in response to pressure from a plurality of pressure sensors. In another form, control is accomplished in response to air movement measurements, such as of wind speed and direction at a location that a vehicle has yet to reach. In another form, the position and location of air vortices between a cab and trailer can be determined and adjusted to adjust the drag by controlling aerodynamic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew C. C. Rogers, Justin Yee, Blake Kashiwagi, Matthew Guilfoyle, John Brzustowicz, Robert McFarlane, Bruno Banceu
  • Patent number: 7784576
    Abstract: Mechanisms are described for selectively closing grille and/or bumper openings. These mechanisms may be operated in response to one or more vehicle parameters. Closure mechanism control signals may be delivered to such mechanisms along a vehicle databus. In addition, vehicle parameters used in determining the control of such mechanisms may be sensed and provided along the databus to a controller which then processes the parameter information for determining whether to open or close the vehicle grille closing mechanism and/or the vehicle bumper opening closing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Guilfoyle, Carl Trabant, Changhyun Shin, Michael von Mayenburg
  • Patent number: 7766111
    Abstract: Mechanisms are described for selectively closing grille and/or bumper openings. These mechanisms may be operated in response to one or more vehicle parameters. Closure mechanism control signals may be delivered to such mechanisms along a vehicle databus. In addition, vehicle parameters used in determining the control of such mechanisms may be sensed and provided along the databus to a controller which then processes the parameter information for determining whether to open or close the vehicle grille closing mechanism and/or the vehicle bumper opening closing mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Guilfoyle, Carl Trabant, Changhyun Shin, Michael von Mayenburg
  • Publication number: 20090050385
    Abstract: Mechanisms are described for selectively closing grille and/or bumper openings. These mechanisms may be operated in response to one or more vehicle parameters. Closure mechanism control signals may be delivered to such mechanisms along a vehicle databus. In addition, vehicle parameters used in determining the control of such mechanisms may be sensed and provided along the databus to a controller which then processes the parameter information for determining whether to open or close the vehicle grille closing mechanism and/or the vehicle bumper opening closing mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Matthew Guilfoyle, Carl Trabant, Changhyun Shin, Michael von Mayenburg
  • Publication number: 20060102399
    Abstract: Mechanisms are described for selectively closing grille and/or bumper openings. These mechanisms may be operated in response to one or more vehicle parameters. Closure mechanism control signals may be delivered to such mechanisms along a vehicle databus. In addition, vehicle parameters used in determining the control of such mechanisms may be sensed and provided along the databus to a controller which then processes the parameter information for determining whether to open or close the vehicle grille closing mechanism and/or the vehicle bumper opening closing mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Guilfoyle, Carl Trabant, Changhyun Shin, Michael von Mayenburg
  • Publication number: 20060095178
    Abstract: Mechanisms are described for selectively closing grille and/or bumper openings. These mechanisms may be operated in response to one or more vehicle parameters. Closure mechanism control signals may be delivered to such mechanisms along a vehicle databus. In addition, vehicle parameters used in determining the control of such mechanisms may be sensed and provided along the databus to a controller which then processes the parameter information for determining whether to open or close the vehicle grille closing mechanism and/or the vehicle bumper opening closing mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Matthew Guilfoyle, Carl Trabant
  • Patent number: D709009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Daimler AG
    Inventors: John Brzustowicz, Matthew Guilfoyle