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).

  • Patent number: 10030648
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20150152861
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
  • Patent number: 8950249
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
  • Patent number: 8727945
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Vincent Joseph Duray
  • Patent number: 8596404
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Robert Leslie Issacs, Vincent Joseph Duray
  • Publication number: 20130317716
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20130303331
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Vincent Joseph Duray
  • Patent number: 8512207
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Vincent Joseph Duray
  • Patent number: 8499616
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20110203891
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Vincent Joseph Duray
  • Publication number: 20100313849
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Anthony Stoner, Thomas D. Hawkins, Douglas D. Simpson