Patents by Inventor Philip J. Mott

Philip J. Mott 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: 10829967
    Abstract: A latching solenoid (100, 200, 300) includes a coil (114) and an armature (120). The armature (120) moves between latch position and a rest position in response to momentary energization of the coil (114) without moving in response to de-energization of the coil (114). A solenoid controller (140) is operable to receive messages from a vehicle bus (108, 410) and output control signals that cause energization of the coil (114).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: Philip J. Mott
  • Patent number: 10400909
    Abstract: A three position fast acting solenoid which may be coupled to a spool valve with a center null position. The spool of the valve is moved to one of three positions by a momentary signal to either of two coils. The spool is held positively in each end position by magnetism, and in the center position by a mechanical stop, so that the valve requires no electrical input except when the valve is changing from one position to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Mott, Miguel Raimao
  • Patent number: 10329964
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising a latching solenoid comprising: a valve; a spring operatively connected to the valve; a base plate adjacent the valve, wherein the base plate is constructed and arranged to maintain residual magnetism; an armature adjacent the base 10 plate and operatively connected to the spring; a pin disposed within the armature and operatively connected to the valve; wherein the latching solenoid includes a coil, wherein when the latching solenoid is energized the coil pulls the armature in a first direction toward the base plate; and wherein when the latching solenoid is energized the base plate becomes residually 15 magnetized so that when the armature moves in the first direction toward the base plate the armature magnetically latches to the base plate and remains attached to the base plate when the latching solenoid is de-energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Mott, Christopher P. Thomas
  • Publication number: 20190120401
    Abstract: A three position fast acting solenoid which may be coupled to a spool valve with a center null position. The spool of the valve is moved to one of three positions by a momentary signal to either of two coils. The spool is held positively in each end position by magnetism, and in the center position by a mechanical stop, so that the valve requires no electrical input except when the valve is changing from one position to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Philip J. MOTT, Miguel RAIMAO
  • Patent number: 10116016
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including a thermal management component comprising a housing comprising a first polymer wherein the first polymer is constructed and arranged to provide thermal control of at least one neighbor component comprising an exterior surface in contact with the thermal management component wherein the first polymer comprises a heat generating polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Mott, Andrew Duncan Sutherland, Christopher P. Thomas, Steven Michael Myers
  • Patent number: 10032551
    Abstract: A solenoid is latched in an energized position by a residual magnetic field established by a pulse of current. A degaussing current is selectively applied from a capacitor to unlatch the solenoid. Fail-safe return to the de-energized position occurs when the supply of power is lost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Mott, Miguel Raimao
  • Publication number: 20170338532
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product including a thermal management component comprising a housing comprising a first polymer wherein the first polymer is constructed and arranged to provide thermal control of at least one neighbor component comprising an exterior surface in contact with the thermal management component wherein the first polymer comprises a heat generating polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Philip J. Mott, Andrew Duncan Sutherland, Christopher P. Thomas, Steven Michael Myers
  • Publication number: 20170330667
    Abstract: A solenoid driver may be provided for a solenoid with a coil selectively energized by a power supply in a first polarity. An energy storage device may be charged by the power supply. A circuit may be configured to connect the energy storage device to the coil in a second polarity that is a reverse of the first polarity whenever the power supply is selectively turned off or unexpectedly interrupted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: John SHUTTY, Roberto RASTELLI, Philip J. MOTT, Miguel RAIMAO
  • Publication number: 20170247917
    Abstract: A latching solenoid (100, 200, 300) includes a coil (114) and an armature (120). The armature (120) moves between latch position and a rest position in response to momentary energization of the coil (114) without moving in response to de-energization of the coil (114). A solenoid controller (140) is operable to receive messages from a vehicle bus (108, 410) and output control signals that cause energization of the coil (114).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventor: Philip J. MOTT
  • Publication number: 20170243686
    Abstract: A solenoid is latched in an energized position by a residual magnetic field established by a pulse of current. A degaussing current is selectively applied from a capacitor to unlatch the solenoid. Fail-safe return to the de-energized position occurs when the supply of power is lost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Philip J. MOTT, Miguel RAIMAO
  • Publication number: 20170243684
    Abstract: A solenoid is latched in an energized position by a magnetic field established by a low level current in combination with a residual magnetic field established by a pulse of current. Fail-safe return to the de-energized positon occurs when the supply of power is turned off or lost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Philip J. MOTT, Miguel RAIMAO
  • Publication number: 20170191385
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising a latching solenoid comprising: a valve; a spring operatively connected to the valve; a base plate adjacent the valve, wherein the base plate is constructed and arranged to maintain residual magnetism; an armature adjacent the base 10 plate and operatively connected to the spring; a pin disposed within the armature and operatively connected to the valve; wherein the latching solenoid includes a coil, wherein when the latching solenoid is energized the coil pulls the armature in a first direction toward the base plate; and wherein when the latching solenoid is energized the base plate becomes residually 15 magnetized so that when the armature moves in the first direction toward the base plate the armature magnetically latches to the base plate and remains attached to the base plate when the latching solenoid is de-energized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Philip J. MOTT, Christopher P. THOMAS
  • Patent number: 9505298
    Abstract: A drive system (1) for a vehicle includes an electric motor (12) and a gas turbine assembly (28). The electric motor (12) includes a rotor (16) coupled to a drive shaft (14). The gas turbine assembly (28) includes a turbine (30) including a turbine wheel (34) mounted on the drive shaft (14), a burner (70) that burns fuel and provides exhaust gas to drive the turbine wheel (34), and a compressor (50) that provides compressed air to the burner (70). The gas turbine assembly (28) is coupled to the drive shaft (14) of the electric motor (12). The drive system (1) also includes gear train unit (90) that has the drive shaft (14) as an input shaft, has an output shaft (94) connected to vehicle wheels (100), and transmits power from one of the electric motor (12) or gas turbine assembly (28) to the wheels (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Brock Fraser, Philip J Mott
  • Publication number: 20160241110
    Abstract: A number of variations may include a product comprising: an electric motor generator, a first power electronics module operatively connected to the electric motor generator; an electric motor constructed and arranged for driving an air delivery device, and a second power electronics module coupled to the electric motor. A number of variations may include a product comprising: an electric motor generator for a vehicle and an electric motor constructed and arranged for driving an air delivery device, and single housing enclosing the electric motor generator and an electric motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Joel M. MAGUIRE, Thomas A. GRISSOM, Kristoffer NILSSON, Philip J. MOTT, Gerd BRAEUCHLE
  • Patent number: 7682273
    Abstract: Power transmission chains (10, 40, 60) which are suitable for automotive uses as well as other uses and which have a reduced susceptibility to wear and corrosion, in which such chains (10, 40, 60) are constructed to include a plurality of sets (12, 14) of links (11, 13) joined at overlapped ends (11a, 13a) thereof by a pivot (16) including at least one ceramic joint component (16), such as a pivot means (16). Such chains (10) also include means (18a, 18b) to drivingly engage sprocket teeth (37) of a sprocket drive (35).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Mott, Timothy J. Ledvina, James Wyckoff
  • Publication number: 20080149058
    Abstract: A variable valve timing system includes a toothed rotating sleeve, a rack, and an actuator. The rack has a first end, a second end with a plurality of teeth in meshing contact with the teeth of rotating sleeves of the valve and being linearly moveable to rotate the sleeves. The actuator includes a housing, a control valve, and at least one check valve. The housing slidably receives a piston coupled to the rack separating a chamber in the housing into first and second chambers. The control valve selectively directs fluid from the first to the second chamber or vice versa. When the rack is shifted linearly by vibrational impulses from the engine, the piston moves linearly within the housing, pressurizing the first or the second chamber and under control of the control valve, fluid recirculates from the first or the second chamber to the other chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Roger T. Simpson, Philip J. Mott
  • Patent number: 7252060
    Abstract: A drive system for an internal combustion engine including an endless chain connecting a drive sprocket on a crankshaft to a driven sprocket on a camshaft. The drive system is comprised of at least one balance shaft and a torsion bar. The balance shaft has a first end for connection to the drive sprocket and a center bore. The torsion bar is located within the center bore of the balance shaft. The torsion bar has a first end for connection to the drive sprocket and a second end fixedly attached to the inner end of the center bore. The torsion bar absorbs torsional vibrations and isolates torsional vibrations due to inertia of the balance shaft caused by the crankshaft. Bearings are located between the first end of the torsion bar and the center bore of the balance shaft, to center the torsion bar within the balance shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Inventor: Philip J. Mott
  • Patent number: 7231896
    Abstract: A VCT phaser having a mechanical feedback in which no elaborate sensors and its concomitant electronic control loop is required. The phaser has center mounted spool valve controlling the flow of control fluid such that when a command positions the same at a predetermined position, passages within the phaser adjusts to a desired position through the mechanical feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Mott, Andrew Mott, Zhenyu Jiang
  • Patent number: 7201687
    Abstract: Power transmission chains (10, 40, 60) which are suitable for automotive uses as well as other uses and which have a reduced susceptibility to wear and corrosion, in which such chains (10, 40, 60) are constructed to include a plurality of sets (12, 14) of links (11, 13) joined at overlapped ends (11a, 13a) thereof by a pivot (16) including at least one ceramic joint component (16), such as a pivot means (16). Such chains (10) also include means (18a, 18b) to drivingly engage sprocket teeth (37) of a sprocket drive (35).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Philip J. Mott, Timothy J. Ledvina, James Wyckoff
  • Patent number: 6932037
    Abstract: In a variable cam timing (VCT) system that has a crank shaft coupled to at least one cam shaft. The system has at least one timing gear associated with the crank shaft or a cam shaft. The timing gear includes at least two groups of toothlike projections including a first group having a first distance to the center of the wheel, and a second group having a second distance to the center of the wheel. The first distance is different from the second distance. Whereby torsional energy for torque actuated purposes is increased for the VCT system. The system may further include a resonator which is positioned upon the at least one cam shaft, the resonator including at least one mass and at least one elastic element. Whereby torsional oscillation of the at least one cam shaft at a predetermined engine speed range is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Roger T. Simpson, Philip J. Mott