Patents by Inventor Nicholas J. Stein
Nicholas J. Stein 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: 20220220950Abstract: A drive system for a fluid displacement pump includes an electric motor, a drive coupled to the rotor at a first end of the electric motor, a pump including a fluid displacement member mechanically coupled to the drive, and a controller configured to control a level of power to the electric motor based on a pressure setting set by a user. The electric motor includes a stator and a rotor disposed on an axis. The drive coupled to the rotor converts the rotational output to a linear, reciprocating input to power a pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Inventors: Thomas F. Janecek, Tyler Kenneth Williams, Andrew J. Kopel, Jarrod C. Drexler, Douglas S. Ryder, Jacob D. Scherer, Todd B. Hillukka, Nicholas J. Stein, Mark D. Shultz
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Patent number: 9729077Abstract: A power controller monitors and controls supply of AC power to a load. A power supply derives DC power supply voltages from the input AC power. The power supply includes power dissipation circuit that dissipates excess power as a function of one of the supply voltages. A voltage sensing circuit provides a voltage sense signal that is a function of the voltage of the input AC power. A digital processor controls a switch that connects a load to the AC power based upon the voltage sensed signal.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.Inventor: Nicholas J. Stein
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Patent number: 9638566Abstract: The present application discloses a method for measuring pressurized liquid fuel level in a fuel tank used on a vehicle comprising measuring the pressure of the fuel to generate a pressure signal and measuring the temperature of the fuel to generate a temperature signal. A fuel level signal is determined from the pressure signal and the temperature signal and changes in the fuel level signal are determined over time. A first point of the fuel level signal indicating approaching emptying of the tank is identified when changes in the fuel level signal exceed a given value and the approaching emptying of the tank is signaled to an operator of the vehicle in response to identifying the first point.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Brent J. Grothaus, Nicholas J. Stein
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Publication number: 20160305811Abstract: The present application discloses a method for measuring pressurized liquid fuel level in a fuel tank used on a vehicle comprising measuring the pressure of the fuel to generate a pressure signal and measuring the temperature of the fuel to generate a temperature signal. A fuel level signal is determined from the pressure signal and the temperature signal and changes in the fuel level signal are determined over time. A first point of the fuel level signal indicating approaching emptying of the tank is identified when changes in the fuel level signal exceed a given value and the approaching emptying of the tank is signaled to an operator of the vehicle in response to identifying the first point.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Brent J. Grothaus, Nicholas J. Stein
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Patent number: 9453753Abstract: The present application discloses a method for measuring pressurized liquid fuel level in a fuel tank used on a vehicle comprising measuring the pressure of the fuel to generate a pressure signal and measuring the temperature of the fuel to generate a temperature signal. A fuel level signal is determined from the pressure signal and the temperature signal and changes in the fuel level signal are determined over time. A first point of the fuel level signal indicating approaching emptying of the tank is identified when changes in the fuel level signal exceed a given value and the approaching emptying of the tank is signaled to an operator of the vehicle in response to identifying the first point.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Brent J. Grothaus, Nicholas J. Stein
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Publication number: 20160211764Abstract: A power controller monitors and controls supply of AC power to a load. A power supply derives DC power supply voltages from the input AC power. The power supply includes power dissipation circuit that dissipates excess power as a function of one of the supply voltages. A voltage sensing circuit provides a voltage sense signal that is a function of the voltage of the input AC power. A digital processor controls a switch that connects a load to the AC power based upon the voltage sensed signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventor: Nicholas J. Stein
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Patent number: 8528677Abstract: A cooling assembly is provided for use in a work vehicle. The cooling assembly may comprise a heat exchanger for transferring energy in the form of heat from a coolant fluid to air passing through the heat exchanger, filter structure positioned adjacent a first side of the heat exchanger to filter the air before the air passes through the heat exchanger, and a fan shroud positioned adjacent a second side of the heat exchanger.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Dean E. Davis, Derek M. Gamertsfelder, Jason R. Kremer, Joerg Nellen, Nicholas J. Stein
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Patent number: 8454718Abstract: A work vehicle is provided comprising: a main frame including an engine compartment; an engine located in the engine compartment; and a cooling system comprising a rotating fan apparatus and a cooling assembly. The cooling assembly may comprise a heat exchanger for transferring energy in the form of heat from a coolant fluid to air and a filter apparatus positioned adjacent an engine-compartment side of the heat exchanger. The air may be moved through the heat exchanger by the fan apparatus. The filter apparatus may filter the air before the air passes through the heat exchanger. The filter apparatus may comprise filter structure and a suction device for removing debris from the filter structure. The suction device preferably expels the debris outside of the engine compartment.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Crown Equipment CorporationInventors: Juergen Buchmann, Dean E. Davis, Derek M. Gamertsfelder, Jason R. Kremer, Donald E. Luebrecht, Joerg Nellen, Nicholas J. Stein
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Publication number: 20120063078Abstract: A control module 10 for an electric motor 34 is provided. Such motors 34, including DC brushless motors, are commonly used in many types of equipment including plural component proportioning equipment. The design includes four boards: a power conditioning module 12, a top board 14, a middle board 16 and a bottom board 18.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Mark J. Brudevold, Nicholas J. Stein, Peter E. Philen, Mark T. Weinberger
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Publication number: 20100242865Abstract: A cooling assembly is provided for use in a work vehicle. The cooling assembly may comprise a heat exchanger for transferring energy in the form of heat from a coolant fluid to air passing through the heat exchanger, filter structure positioned adjacent a first side of the heat exchanger to filter the air before the air passes through the heat exchanger, and a fan shroud positioned adjacent a second side of the heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Dean E. Davis, Derek M. Gamertsfelder, Jason R. Kremer, Joerg Nellen, Nicholas J. Stein
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Publication number: 20100242866Abstract: A work vehicle is provided comprising: a main frame including an engine compartment; an engine located in the engine compartment; and a cooling system comprising a rotating fan apparatus and a cooling assembly. The cooling assembly may comprise a heat exchanger for transferring energy in the form of heat from a coolant fluid to air and a filter apparatus positioned adjacent an engine-compartment side of the heat exchanger. The air may be moved through the heat exchanger by the fan apparatus. The filter apparatus may filter the air before the air passes through the heat exchanger. The filter apparatus may comprise filter structure and a suction device for removing debris from the filter structure. The suction device preferably expels the debris outside of the engine compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Juergen Buchmann, Dean E. Davis, Derek M. Gamertsfelder, Jason R. Kremer, Donald E. Luebrecht, Joerg Nellen, Nicholas J. Stein
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Publication number: 20100238013Abstract: The present application discloses a method for measuring pressurized liquid fuel level in a fuel tank used on a vehicle comprising measuring the pressure of the fuel to generate a pressure signal and measuring the temperature of the fuel to generate a temperature signal. A fuel level signal is determined from the pressure signal and the temperature signal and changes in the fuel level signal are determined over time. A first point of the fuel level signal indicating approaching emptying of the tank is identified when changes in the fuel level signal exceed a given value and the approaching emptying of the tank is signaled to an operator of the vehicle in response to identifying the first point.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATIONInventors: Brent J. Grothaus, Nicholas J. Stein