Patents by Inventor Peter J. Pudney

Peter J. Pudney 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).

  • System for energy conservation on rail vehicles
    Patent number: 5239472
    Abstract: A method and means is provided whereby a vehicle travelling between two fixed points may be controlled either automatically or by prompting a driver to accelerate, coast and brake when required to meet a predetermined time of arrival at the finish point such that any period of coasting is maximized. Use of this method maximizes fuel efficient usage by the vehicle. The progress of the vehicle is monitored and will translate into a velocity/distance curve. The time to COAST and BRAKE is determined from knowing and approximating the vehicle's coasting and braking characteristics along the route path ahead and in conjunction with the real time velocity/distance curve provides intersection points. Those points represent COAST and BRAKE times and means to indicate the action of COAST and BRAKE are then actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1993
    Assignee: Techsearch Incorporated
    Inventors: Andrew M. Long, Ian P. Milroy, Basil R. Benjamin, Guiseppe A. Gelonese, Peter J. Pudney