Patents by Inventor Robert A. Wright

Robert A. Wright 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: 11933397
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an actuation system for a driveline shifting member in a transmission system of a vehicle. In one example, a system may include an actuator coupled to a lever arm via one or more parallel axis gears, and a shaft connecting the lever arm to a driveline shifting member, the lever arm driven via a rolling element housed within a slot in the lever arm aligned with a center of a parallel axis gear of the one or more parallel axis gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: DANA HEAVY VEHICLE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Wright, Michael Z. Creech
  • Publication number: 20240052925
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an actuation system for a driveline shifting member in a transmission system of a vehicle. In one example, a system may include an actuator coupled to a lever arm via one or more parallel axis gears, and a shaft connecting the lever arm to a driveline shifting member, the lever arm driven via a rolling element housed within a slot in the lever arm aligned with a center of a parallel axis gear of the one or more parallel axis gears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Robert A. WRIGHT, Michael Z. CREECH
  • Patent number: 11486470
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an actuation system for a driveline shifting member in a transmission system of a vehicle. In one example, a system may include an actuator coupled to a lever arm via one or more parallel axis gears, and a shaft connecting the lever arm to a driveline shifting member, the lever arm driven via a rolling element housed within a slot in the lever arm aligned with a center of a parallel axis gear of the one or more parallel axis gears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Wright, Michael Z. Creech
  • Publication number: 20210239190
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for an actuation system for a driveline shifting member in a transmission system of a vehicle. In one example, a system may include an actuator coupled to a lever arm via one or more parallel axis gears, and a shaft connecting the lever arm to a driveline shifting member, the lever arm driven via a rolling element housed within a slot in the lever arm aligned with a center of a parallel axis gear of the one or more parallel axis gears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Robert A. WRIGHT, Michael Z. CREECH
  • Patent number: 10808768
    Abstract: Linear actuator mechanisms (100) for vehicle disconnect/connect systems having a stationary guide rod (122); a shift fork (118) the stationary guide rod extends therethough; a drive nut (110); a drive screw (120) extending through the drive nut; a first spring plate (114), a second spring plate (116), and a compression spring (112) positioned between a radially extending portion of the first spring plate and a radially extending portion of the second spring plate. A second radially extending portion of the first spring plate and a second radially extending portion of the second spring plate are in contact with the drive nut on axially opposite sides of the drive nut. The first and second spring plates are moveable axially along the stationary guide rod by the drive nut to compress the compression spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Z. Creech, Krishna Kumar, William F. Waltz, Robert A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20190264753
    Abstract: Linear actuator mechanisms (100) for vehicle disconnect/connect systems having a stationary guide rod (122); a shift fork (118) the stationary guide rod extends therethough; a drive nut (110); a drive screw (120) extending through the drive nut; a first spring plate (114), a second spring plate (116), and a compression spring (112) positioned between a radially extending portion of the first spring plate and a radially extending portion of the second spring plate. A second radially extending portion of the first spring plate and a second radially extending portion of the second spring plate are in contact with the drive nut on axially opposite sides of the drive nut. The first and second spring plates are moveable axially along the stationary guide rod by the drive nut to compress the compression spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: DANA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: MICHAEL Z. CREECH, KRISHNA KUMAR, WILLIAM F. WALTZ, ROBERT A. WRIGHT
  • Patent number: 9396860
    Abstract: Described herein is a compliant plunger for a latching solenoid. The compliant plunger prevents disengagement of the solenoid when the solenoid is subjected to incidental axial movement. The compliant plunger takes advantage of a compressible compliance device to absorb the incidental axial movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC
    Inventor: Robert A Wright
  • Patent number: 8175134
    Abstract: Decreased capability for detection of communications signals by an adversary is provided by applying frequency hopping, frequency chirping, and direct sequence spreading to the signals. The frequency hopping and frequency chirping can be driven by pseudo random functions. The direct sequence spreading can use a pseudo random chip sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: L-3 Communications, Corp
    Inventors: Thomas R. Giallorenzi, Samuel C. Kingston, Robert A. Wright
  • Patent number: 7885891
    Abstract: A communication portal configured to provide information regarding mortgage backed securities that have incoming cash flows backed by the excess servicing fees of the plurality of adjustable rate mortgages is described. The communication portal may be configured to display a user prompt to receive information regarding the excess servicing fees and reports regarding the mortgage backed securities that have incoming cash flows backed by the excess servicing fees of the plurality of adjustable rate mortgages. The communication portal can be accessible online.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Fannie Mae
    Inventors: Juoaquina L. Washington, Leslie G. Beatey, Robert L. Brown, Azfar S. Abbasi, Arthur A. Johnson, Kevin J. Tock, Robert A. Wright, Theodore N. Dacy, Matthew Q. Jackson
  • Patent number: 7861298
    Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for protecting a receiver configured to receive a plurality of contemporaneous spread spectrum signal bursts from a denial of service attack. The method includes the operation of detecting a burst transmission that includes a random burst number. The burst transmission can be analyzed to determine a denial of service statistic based on the random burst number. The burst transmission is processed when the denial of service statistic is within a predetermined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: L-3 Communications, Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas R. Giallorenzi, Johnny M. Harris, Sam Kingston, Robert A. Wright, Larry Thomson
  • Patent number: 7325030
    Abstract: A communication system includes a client and a sever. The client has a first proxy, a first memory, and a plurality of first processes. The first memory includes a plurality of first slots, each first slot being assigned to one of the plurality of first processes and configured to store data to be transmitted or received by the assigned first process. The server has a second proxy, a second memory, and a plurality of second processes. The second memory includes a plurality of second slots being assigned to one of the plurality of second processes and configured to store data to be transmitted or received by the assigned second process. The first proxy and second proxy are configured to form a communication link with the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Yahoo, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Wright, Farzad Nazem
  • Patent number: 7236517
    Abstract: A system for despreading a spread spectrum signal includes at least one receiver for capturing a plurality of snapshots of the signal and a processing device for constructing a confidence vector from at least two of the plurality of snapshots. The processing device is operable to generate a first estimated spreading sequence of the signal, and to correlate the first estimated spreading sequence and the confidence vector to generate a second spreading sequence for despreading the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: L3 Communications Corp.
    Inventors: Theodore J. Wolcott, Robert A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20040233978
    Abstract: A system for despreading a spread spectrum signal includes at least one receiver for capturing a plurality of snapshots of the signal and a processing device for constructing a confidence vector from at least two of the plurality of snapshots. The processing device is operable to generate a first estimated spreading sequence of the signal, and to correlate the first estimated spreading sequence and the confidence vector to generate a second spreading sequence for despreading the signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Theodore J. Wolcott, Robert A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20040133473
    Abstract: A method of serving a drink at a counter 6 of a drinks bar comprises providing a digital camera 2 connected to a printer 3 adjacent a nozzle 5 for delivering draught beverage into a glass 4. The camera takes a picture of the ambient surroundings and/or of a person in or adjacent to the bar, and then the printer prints the picture at 7 on the glass at the time or shortly before the drink is served in the glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Iain W. Anderson, Wendy G. Box, Peter T. Foster, Rachel J. Galt, Stuart W. Molzahn, David E. Quain, Stephen P. Smith, Robert A. Wright
  • Patent number: 6659377
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for installing insulation from bound insulation bales having a feeder for contacting and moving the insulation bales and a receiving apparatus for disengaging the insulation from unbound bales. A cutter disengages insulation from the insulation bales and has at least one vertically arranged member rotatable about a vertical axis toward which the bales are moved and also has a circumference upon which is vertically positioned a plurality of blades extending radially outwardly from said circumference for severing the insulation away from the bales. An air blower blows the insulation out from said system onto a surface to be insulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Jack D. Coulter, Robert A. Wright
  • Patent number: 6644895
    Abstract: A machine for separating a compacted fibrous material and pneumatically impelling separated fibrous material generally comprising a hopper having a trough at a lower end thereof provided with an outlet, a pair of augers disposed in the trough operable to advance separated fibrous material toward and into the hopper outlet, means disposed in the hopper between an inlet of the hopper and the trough for shredding compacted fibrous materials introduced into the hopper, an airlock feeder having an inlet communicating with the trough outlet, a motor and means for conveying drive from the motor to the shredding means, the augers and the feeder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Jack D. Coulter, Robert A. Wright
  • Patent number: 6572038
    Abstract: A machine for separating a compacted fibrous material and pneumatically impelling separated fibrous material generally comprising a hopper having a trough at a lower end thereof provided with an outlet, a pair of augers disposed in the trough operable to advance separated fibrous material toward and into the hopper outlet, means disposed in the hopper between an inlet of the hopper and the trough for shredding compacted fibrous materials introduced into the hopper, an airlock feeder having an inlet communicating with the trough outlet, a motor and means for conveying drive from the motor to the shredding means, the augers and the feeder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: CertainTeed Corporation
    Inventors: Jack D. Coulter, Robert A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20030038199
    Abstract: A machine for separating a compacted fibrous material and pneumatically impelling separated fibrous material generally comprising a hopper having a trough at a lower end thereof provided with an outlet, a pair of augers disposed in the trough operable to advance separated fibrous material toward and into the hopper outlet, means disposed in the hopper between an inlet of the hopper and the trough for shredding compacted fibrous materials introduced into the hopper, an airlock feeder having an inlet communicating with the trough outlet, a motor and means for conveying drive from the motor to the shredding means, the augers and the feeder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Inventors: Jack D. Coulter, Robert A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20030025019
    Abstract: A machine for separating a compacted fibrous material and pneumatically impelling separated fibrous material generally comprising a hopper having a trough at a lower end thereof provided with an outlet, a pair of augers disposed in the trough operable to advance separated fibrous material toward and into the hopper outlet, means disposed in the hopper between an inlet of the hopper and the trough for shredding compacted fibrous materials introduced into the hopper, an airlock feeder having an inlet communicating with the trough outlet, a motor and means for conveying drive from the motor to the shredding means, the augers and the feeder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Jack D. Coulter, Robert A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20020099768
    Abstract: A communication system includes a client and a sever. The client has a first proxy, a first memory, and a plurality of first processes. The first memory includes a plurality of first slots, each first slot being assigned to one of the plurality of first processes and configured to store data to be transmitted or received by the assigned first process. The server has a second proxy, a second memory, and a plurality of second processes. The second memory includes a plurality of second slots being assigned to one of the plurality of second processes and configured to store data to be transmitted or received by the assigned second process. The first proxy and second proxy are configured to form a communication link with the other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Robert A. Wright, Farzad Nazem