Patents by Inventor Michael Anthony Stoner
Michael Anthony Stoner 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: 10030648Abstract: Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which fault conditions are triggered. Example fault detection systems and processes include detection systems for different types of leaks, sensor malfunctions, or operation errors.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
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Publication number: 20150152861Abstract: Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which fault conditions are triggered. Example fault detection systems and processes include detection systems for different types of leaks, sensor malfunctions, or operation errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
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Patent number: 8950249Abstract: Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which fault conditions are triggered. Example fault detection systems and processes include detection systems for different types of leaks, sensor malfunctions, or operation errors.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
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Patent number: 8727945Abstract: A method for controlling a transmission assembly includes providing a vehicle having a first power source and a second power source disposed in parallel with the first power source. The first power source includes a prime mover and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a torque converter coupled to the prime mover. The transmission assembly further includes a clutch that selectively engages the torque converter to a transmission of the transmission assembly. The second power source includes a pump-motor unit, a fluid reservoir and an energy storage unit. A torque value of the second power source is compared to a torque threshold value. The clutch of the transmission assembly is disengaged so that the torque converter of the transmission assembly is disengaged from the transmission of the transmission assembly when the torque value of the second power source is greater than or equal to the torque threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Vincent Joseph Duray
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Patent number: 8596404Abstract: A method for commissioning a hybrid vehicle includes providing a vehicle having a chassis, a first power source disposed on the chassis and a second power source disposed on the chassis. The first power source includes a prime mover and a transmission. The prime mover is selectively engaged to a driveline of the vehicle. The second power source includes a pump/motor assembly, a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with the pump/motor assembly and an energy storage unit in fluid communication with the pump/motor assembly. A neutral position of the pump/motor assembly is determined. The pump/motor assembly of the second power source is coupled to the prime mover of the first power source during pumping mode of the pump/motor assembly. Gas is purged from the second power source by routing fluid from the energy storage unit to the fluid reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Robert Leslie Issacs, Vincent Joseph Duray
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Publication number: 20130317716Abstract: Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which fault conditions are triggered. Example fault detection systems and processes include detection systems for different types of leaks, sensor malfunctions, or operation errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
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Publication number: 20130303331Abstract: A method for controlling a transmission assembly includes providing a vehicle having a first power source and a second power source disposed in parallel with the first power source. The first power source includes a prime mover and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a torque converter coupled to the prime mover. The transmission assembly further includes a clutch that selectively engages the torque converter to a transmission of the transmission assembly. The second power source includes a pump-motor unit, a fluid reservoir and an energy storage unit. A torque value of the second power source is compared to a torque threshold value. The clutch of the transmission assembly is disengaged so that the torque converter of the transmission assembly is disengaged from the transmission of the transmission assembly when the torque value of the second power source is greater than or equal to the torque threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Vincent Joseph Duray
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Patent number: 8512207Abstract: A method for controlling a transmission assembly includes providing a vehicle having a first power source and a second power source disposed in parallel with the first power source. The first power source includes a prime mover and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a torque converter coupled to the prime mover. The transmission assembly further includes a clutch that selectively engages the torque converter to a transmission of the transmission assembly. The second power source includes a pump-motor unit, a fluid reservoir and an energy storage unit. A torque value of the second power source is compared to a torque threshold value. The clutch of the transmission assembly is disengaged so that the torque converter of the transmission assembly is disengaged from the transmission of the transmission assembly when the torque value of the second power source is greater than or equal to the torque threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Vincent Joseph Duray
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Patent number: 8499616Abstract: Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which fault conditions are triggered. Example fault detection systems and processes include detection systems for different types of leaks, sensor malfunctions, or operation errors.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
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Publication number: 20110203891Abstract: A method for controlling a transmission assembly includes providing a vehicle having a first power source and a second power source disposed in parallel with the first power source. The first power source includes a prime mover and a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes a torque converter coupled to the prime mover. The transmission assembly further includes a clutch that selectively engages the torque converter to a transmission of the transmission assembly. The second power source includes a pump-motor unit, a fluid reservoir and an energy storage unit. A torque value of the second power source is compared to a torque threshold value. The clutch of the transmission assembly is disengaged so that the torque converter of the transmission assembly is disengaged from the transmission of the transmission assembly when the torque value of the second power source is greater than or equal to the torque threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Vincent Joseph Duray
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Publication number: 20100313849Abstract: Fault detection and response systems and processes can be used for pumps, e.g., pump/motors used in hybrid vehicles. The fault detection systems determine when certain operating conditions, which may affect the proper operation of the system, occur. The response systems take appropriate action based on which fault conditions are triggered. Example fault detection systems and processes include detection systems for different types of leaks, sensor malfunctions, or operation errors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson