Patents by Inventor Michael D. Cook
Michael D. Cook 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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Publication number: 20250106023Abstract: A tamper detection device (TDD) includes a current generation system positioned relative to a first portion and a second portion of an enclosure to generate an electric current when the first portion moves relative to the second portion, the enclosure contains a product object and the TDD powered by the product object; an electric storage device coupled to the current generation system to be charged by the electric current, the electric current is generatable when the product object is off and the TDD is unpowered; a controller that determines, within a time window since the product object is switched on and powers the TDD at a particular time, that the electric storage device is charged, generates, responsive to such determination, a tampering output indicating that a tampering event has occurred when the product object is off prior to the particular time, and transmits the tampering output to the product object.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2023Publication date: March 27, 2025Inventors: Scott T. Griffiths, David D. Brandt, Michael D. Cook
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Patent number: 12259040Abstract: Methods and systems for an actuator cartridge. The actuator cartridge includes an actuation assembly that is rotationally coupled to an actuation motor and a sleeve. The sleeve includes a shift device groove that circumferentially extends around the sleeve and is configured to axially capture a shift device and gaps that extend from an axial side of the sleeve to the shift device groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2023Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: Sakthikumar Rathakrishnan, Scott R. Green, Mark W. Leber, Justin Hall, Michael D. Cook
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Patent number: 12215785Abstract: A transmission shift fork comprising: an arch-shaped portion, where a pair of lobes are radially and inwardly projecting from an inner surface of the arch-shaped portion directing oil to a sleeve engagement region of a clutch.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: Justin Hall, Mark W. Leber, Shane T. Smith, Michael D. Cook, Nicholas Oen
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Publication number: 20240418260Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a shift assembly for a vehicle transmission. In one example, a shift assembly for a transmission includes a first barrel cam including a first cam track; a second barrel cam arranged coaxially with the first barrel cam and including a second cam track; a first motor configured to drive the first barrel cam independent of the second barrel cam; and a second motor configured to drive the second barrel cam independent of the first barrel cam.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Michael D. COOK, Mark A. DAVIS, Jordan M. HOUSER, Travis J. MILLER, George A. WILLFORD
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Patent number: 12152664Abstract: Systems are provided for a gearset for a vehicle transmission. In one example, a system includes a shaft comprising one or more lubricant holes oriented radially within the shaft, and one or more gears positioned radially around a central axis of the shaft. The system further includes a ring positioned circumferentially around the shaft. The ring is shaped with a radially extending portion and an axially extending portion, wherein the radially extending portion may direct lubricant flow from the radially oriented lubricant holes toward the axially extending portion, and the axially extending portion directs lubricant flow from the lubricant holes in an axial direction towards the one or more gears. The axially extending portion and radially extending portion form a cut in the ring.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2022Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: Mark W. Leber, Shane T. Smith, Justin Hall, Langston H. Corn, Michael D. Cook
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Publication number: 20240384789Abstract: Shift fork system and method. The shift fork system includes multiple fork guides that are removably coupled to a shift fork body. Each fork guide is configured to removably mate with a clutch assembly, including a hub, to enable the clutch assembly to be adjusted. Further, multiple attachment devices in the shift fork system are each be configured to releasably fix a position of one of the fork guides in relation to the clutch assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2023Publication date: November 21, 2024Inventors: Justin HALL, Mark W. LEBER, Michael D. COOK, Shane T. SMITH, Robert L. VAILLIENCOURT
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Publication number: 20240377816Abstract: A method includes receiving, via one or more processors, design information indicating an arrangement of a plurality of industrial automation components, wherein the plurality of industrial automation components comprises a motor. The method also includes determining, via the one or more processors, an equation of motion representing a mechanical operation of the plurality of industrial automation components based on the arrangement of the plurality of industrial automation components. Further, the method includes determining, via the one or more processors, a plurality of mechanical parameters representing the mechanical operation of the plurality of industrial automation components based on the equation of motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2023Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: Michael D. Cook, Alexander G. Brynildsen
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Publication number: 20240369133Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for work fluid filtration in a transmission. The systems include a work fluid filter system for a transmission comprising: a canister filter arranged on an exterior of a transmission housing, the canister filter fluidically coupled to a suction side of a pump and a reservoir, wherein the canister filter receives work fluid directly from the reservoir via a pickup tube without a filter that is more coarse than the canister filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2024Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Mark W. LEBER, Justin HALL, Michael D. COOK, Shane T. SMITH
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Patent number: 12117078Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a shift assembly for a vehicle transmission. In one example, a shift assembly for a transmission includes a first barrel cam including a first cam track; a second barrel cam arranged coaxially with the first barrel cam and including a second cam track; a first motor configured to drive the first barrel cam independent of the second barrel cam; and a second motor configured to drive the second barrel cam independent of the first barrel cam.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: Travis J. Miller, Michael D. Cook, Jordan M. Houser, George A. Willford, Mark A. Davis
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Patent number: 12036866Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a drive arrangement for a vehicle including a housing, a double planetary gear set partially or fully contained within the housing, an input shaft selectively engaged with the double planetary gear set, a first clutch assembly coupled to the input shaft and selectively engaged with the double planetary gear set, a second clutch assembly coupled to the input shaft and selectively engaged with the double planetary gear set, and a sliding spline coupled to the input shaft and selectively engaged with the double planetary gear set. The double planetary gear set including a first sun gear, a second sun gear, a first set of planetary gears, a second set of planetary gears, a planetary gear carrier, and a ring gear, wherein components of the double planetary gear set are lockable thereby providing three different gear ratios.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2021Date of Patent: July 16, 2024Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: Andrew T. Brammer, Michael D. Cook
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Publication number: 20240141983Abstract: Systems are provided for a gearset for a vehicle transmission. In one example, a system includes a shaft comprising one or more lubricant holes oriented radially within the shaft, and one or more gears positioned radially around a central axis of the shaft. The system further includes a ring positioned circumferentially around the shaft. The ring is shaped with a radially extending portion and an axially extending portion, wherein the radially extending portion may direct lubricant flow from the radially oriented lubricant holes toward the axially extending portion, and the axially extending portion directs lubricant flow from the lubricant holes in an axial direction towards the one or more gears. The axially extending portion and radially extending portion form a cut in the ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Mark W. LEBER, Shane T. SMITH, Justin HALL, Langston H. CORN, Michael D. COOK
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Patent number: 11971090Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a multi-speed electric axle assembly with three gear ratios. The multi-speed electric axle assembly includes one or more power supplies, one or more shafts operatively coupled to the one or more power supplies and a differential, and one or more Ravigneaux gear assemblies integrated with the one or more shafts. The one or more Ravigneaux gear assemblies of the multi-speed electric axle assembly providing the three gear ratios.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2023Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: Andrew T. Brammer, Michael D. Cook, Jordan M. Houser
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Patent number: 11927263Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a shift assembly for a vehicle transmission. In one example, a shift assembly for a transmission includes a first barrel cam including a first cam track; a second barrel cam arranged coaxially with the first barrel cam and including a second cam track; a first motor configured to drive the first barrel cam independent of the second barrel cam; and a second motor configured to drive the second barrel cam independent of the first barrel cam.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLCInventors: Michael D. Cook, Mark A. Davis, Jordan M. Houser, Travis J. Miller, George A. Willford
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Patent number: 11898068Abstract: A reversible adhesive apparatus includes a base and an adhesive layer. The base is configured with a series of concave and convex shapes at a top surface of the base according to some embodiments. The base is configured with a raised portion and a surrounding portion at a top surface of the base according to some other embodiments. The adhesive layer is disposed on top of the base. The adhesive layer configured to provide reversible adhesion on a top surface of the adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kyle A. Crum, Robert H. Schmidt, David A. Vasko, Neil R. Bentley, Tracy M. Clark, Michael D. Cook
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Publication number: 20230250862Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a multi-speed electric axle assembly with three gear ratios. The multi-speed electric axle assembly includes one or more power supplies, one or more shafts operatively coupled to the one or more power supplies and a differential, and one or more Ravigneaux gear assemblies integrated with the one or more shafts. The one or more Ravigneaux gear assemblies of the multi-speed electric axle assembly providing the three gear ratios.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Andrew T. BRAMMER, Michael D. COOK, Jordan M. HOUSER
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Patent number: 11713808Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a transmission housing of a vehicle. In one example, a system comprises a transmission housing comprising at least one cover configured to support a shift fork, wherein the at least one cover is removable from an exterior of the transmission housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Mark W. Leber, Robert L. Vailliencourt, Justin Hall, Langston H. Corn, Michael D. Cook, Shane T. Smith
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Publication number: 20230228327Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a shift assembly for a vehicle transmission. In one example, a shift assembly for a transmission includes a first barrel cam including a first cam track; a second barrel cam arranged coaxially with the first barrel cam and including a second cam track; a first motor configured to drive the first barrel cam independent of the second barrel cam; and a second motor configured to drive the second barrel cam independent of the first barrel cam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Travis J. MILLER, Michael D. COOK, Jordan M. HOUSER, George A. WILLFORD, Mark A. DAVIS
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Patent number: 11692626Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a shift assembly for a vehicle transmission. In one example, a shift assembly for a transmission includes a first barrel cam including a first cam track; a second barrel cam arranged coaxially with the first barrel cam and including a second cam track; a first motor configured to drive the first barrel cam independent of the second barrel cam; and a second motor configured to drive the second barrel cam independent of the first barrel cam.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Travis J. Miller, Michael D. Cook, Jordan M. Houser, George A. Willford, Mark A. Davis
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Patent number: 11674566Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a multi-speed electric axle assembly with three gear ratios. The multi-speed electric axle assembly includes one or more power supplies, one or more shafts operatively coupled to the one or more power supplies and a differential, and one or more Ravigneaux gear assemblies integrated with the one or more shafts. The one or more Ravigneaux gear assemblies of the multi-speed electric axle assembly providing the three gear ratios.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLCInventors: Andrew T. Brammer, Michael D. Cook, Jordan M. Houser
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Patent number: 11667480Abstract: An industrial transportation system includes one or more movers and a robot system. The robot system is configured to load one or more items on the surface of respective movers and unload the one or more items from the surface of respective movers. Each of the one or more movers includes a first surface configured to provide reversible adhesion between the mover and an item loaded on the mover. The reversible adhesion of the surface is activated at loading and deactivated at unloading.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Kyle A. Crum, Robert H. Schmidt, David A. Vasko, Neil R. Bentley, Tracy M. Clark, Michael D. Cook