Patents by Inventor Morley S. Smith

Morley S. Smith 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).

  • Control strategies for a dual range infinitely variable transmission
    Patent number: 5092434
    Abstract: A control strategy for obtaining optimal acceleration of a vehicle containing a dual range infinitely variable transmission. The transmission output clutch is selectively engaged in order to provide an optimal distribution of power during acceleration of a vehicle between accelerating the vehicle and accelerating the engine speed in order to obtain a higher power output from the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1992
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc
    Inventor: Morley S. Smith
  • Pressure-biased, temperature sensor
    Patent number: 4630028
    Abstract: A pressure-biased, temperature sensor for monitoring a fluid system for either an over-temperature or under-pressure condition. The sensor includes a bellows operator immersed in the fluid of a coolant system. The bellows operator expands in response to changes above a predetermined temperature or below a predetermined pressure to complete a signal circuit and energize a signal means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Corporation
    Inventors: Robert R. Kelly, Morley S. Smith