Patents by Inventor Robert Hornblower Meyer
Robert Hornblower Meyer 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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Patent number: 10378621Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes an input disk and output disk rotatable about a disk axis of rotation. An input ring member rotatable about an input axis of rotation engages the input disk at an input contact patch. An output ring member rotatable about an output axis of rotation engages the output disk at an output contact patch. A sum of a length of a first input contact patch vector extending from the input contact patch to the disk axis of rotation and a length of a first output contact patch vector extending from the output contact patch to the disk axis of rotation is greater than a length of at least one of a second input contact patch vector extending from the input contact patch to the input axis of rotation and a second output contact patch vector extending from the output contact patch to the output axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Inventor: Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Publication number: 20160273625Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes an input disk and output disk rotatable about a disk axis of rotation. An input ring member rotatable about an input axis of rotation engages the input disk at an input contact patch. An output ring member rotatable about an output axis of rotation engages the output disk at an output contact patch. A sum of a length of a first input contact patch vector extending from the input contact patch to the disk axis of rotation and a length of a first output contact patch vector extending from the output contact patch to the disk axis of rotation is greater than a length of at least one of a second input contact patch vector extending from the input contact patch to the input axis of rotation and a second output contact patch vector extending from the output contact patch to the output axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventor: Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Patent number: 9429217Abstract: A drive mechanism includes an input member rotatable about an input axis of rotation. The input member includes a partial spheroid-shaped input traction surface. The drive mechanism further includes an output member rotatable about an output axis of rotation. The output member includes a partial spheroid-shaped output traction surface. A ring member overlays the input and output members. The ring member is rotatable in a rotational plane and includes a ring traction surface that engages the input traction surface of the input member and the output traction surface of the output member to rotatably couple the input member to the output member.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventor: Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Patent number: 9419316Abstract: A battery pack includes at least one serpentine fluid circulation tube that extends around part of the periphery of a plurality of electric cells. First and second segments of the tube are disposed adjacent a first and a second edge of a first set of the plurality of electric cells. The sets of electric cells are disposed in an alternating arrangement. A first fin and a second fin are provided between each of the electric cells. The fins have a reverse turn wrapped around the segments of the tube. The fins have internal ends that are disposed between the electric cells and the tube segments. The battery pack may be assembled by folding the fins around the electric cells and the tube or by preforming folded sheets that define thermal fins and assembling the folded sheets over segments of the tube from opposite sides of the electric cells.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Hornblower Meyer, Robert Alex Mitchell, Neil Robert Burrows, Valerie Jean Allan, Jeffrey Paul Luther, Michael Thomas Kramer, Patrick Michael Brennan
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Publication number: 20160190665Abstract: A battery pack includes at least one serpentine fluid circulation tube that extends around part of the periphery of a plurality of electric cells. First and second segments of the tube are disposed adjacent a first and a second edge of a first set of the plurality of electric cells. The sets of electric cells are disposed in an alternating arrangement. A first fin and a second fin are provided between each of the electric cells. The fins have a reverse turn wrapped around the segments of the tube. The fins have internal ends that are disposed between the electric cells and the tube segments. The battery pack may be assembled by folding the fins around the electric cells and the tube or by preforming folded sheets that define thermal fins and assembling the folded sheets over segments of the tube from opposite sides of the electric cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Robert Hornblower Meyer, Robert Alex Mitchell, Neil Robert Burrows, Valerie Jean Allan, Jeffrey Paul Luther, Michael Thomas Kramer, Patrick Michael Brennan
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Patent number: 9312582Abstract: A battery pack includes at least one serpentine fluid circulation tube that extends around part of the periphery of a plurality of electric cells. First and second segments of the tube are disposed adjacent a first and a second edge of a first set of the plurality of electric cells. The sets of electric cells are disposed in an alternating arrangement. A first fin and a second fin are provided between each of the electric cells. The fins have a reverse turn wrapped around the segments of the tube. The fins have internal ends that are disposed between the electric cells and the tube segments. The battery pack may be assembled by folding the fins around the electric cells and the tube or by preforming folded sheets that define thermal fins and assembling the folded sheets over segments of the tube from opposite sides of the electric cells.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Robert Hornblower Meyer, Robert Alex Mitchell, Neil Robert Burrows, Valerie Jean Allan, Jeffrey Paul Luther, Michael Thomas Kramer, Patrick Michael Brennan
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Patent number: 9039385Abstract: A system for an engine is provided herein. The system includes a primary passage, a suction passage, and an outer casing coupling the primary and suction passages such that a primary axis is orthogonal to a suction axis. The system further includes a jet pump assembly coupled to the primary passage forming an annular channel between the outer casing and the jet pump assembly. Further, the jet pump assembly includes a flow divider positioned opposite from the suction passage within the annular channel.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Eric Myers, Syed K. Ali, Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Patent number: 9027341Abstract: Systems and methods for a charge-air-cooler are provided. The system may include an engine air passage, a charge-air-cooler including a plurality of heat exchange passages, and a condensate collector positioned within an interior of the charge-air-cooler, wherein the condensate collector is in fluid communication with at least one heat exchange passage and the engine air passage.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Publication number: 20140287868Abstract: A drive mechanism includes an input member rotatable about an input axis of rotation. The input member includes a partial spheroid-shaped input traction surface. The drive mechanism further includes an output member rotatable about an output axis of rotation. The output member includes a partial spheroid-shaped output traction surface. A ring member overlays the input and output members. The ring member is rotatable in a rotational plane and includes a ring traction surface that engages the input traction surface of the input member and the output traction surface of the output member to rotatably couple the input member to the output member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Inventor: Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Publication number: 20130260194Abstract: A battery pack includes at least one serpentine fluid circulation tube that extends around part of the periphery of a plurality of electric cells. First and second segments of the tube are disposed adjacent a first and a second edge of a first set of the plurality of electric cells. The sets of electric cells are disposed in an alternating arrangement. A first fin and a second fin are provided between each of the electric cells. The fins have a reverse turn wrapped around the segments of the tube. The fins have internal ends that are disposed between the electric cells and the tube segments. The battery pack may be assembled by folding the fins around the electric cells and the tube or by preforming folded sheets that define thermal fins and assembling the folded sheets over segments of the tube from opposite sides of the electric cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Robert Hornblower Meyer, Robert Alex Mitchell, Neil Robert Burrows, Valerie Jean Allan, Jeffrey Paul Luther, Michael Thomas Kramer, Patrick Michael Brennan
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Publication number: 20130133870Abstract: A system for an engine is provided herein. The system includes a primary passage, a suction passage, and an outer casing coupling the primary and suction passages such that a primary axis is orthogonal to a suction axis. The system further includes a jet pump assembly coupled to the primary passage forming an annular channel between the outer casing and the jet pump assembly. Further, the jet pump assembly includes a flow divider positioned opposite from the suction passage within the annular channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Eric Myers, Syed K. Ali, Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Patent number: 8418931Abstract: A system for cooling an engine is described. The system includes a heat exchanger having a first heat exchange portion that removes heat energy from coolant fluid flowing therein, and a second heat exchange portion that removes heat energy from coolant fluid flowing therein; a first thermostat integral to the heat exchanger and fluidically and mechanically coupled to at least one of the first and second heat exchange portions; and a second thermostat, integral to the heat exchanger and fluidically and mechanically coupled to at least one of the first and second heat exchange portions.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Publication number: 20130019845Abstract: Systems and methods for a charge-air-cooler are provided. The system may include an engine air passage, a charge-air-cooler including a plurality of heat exchange passages, and a condensate collector positioned within an interior of the charge-air-cooler, wherein the condensate collector is in fluid communication with at least one heat exchange passage and the engine air passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Publication number: 20090266311Abstract: A system for cooling an engine is described. The system includes, a heat exchanger, the heat exchanger having a first heat exchange portion that removes heat energy from coolant fluid flowing therein, and a second heat exchange portion that removes heat energy from coolant fluid flowing therein; a first thermostat integral to the heat exchanger, the first thermostat fluidically and mechanically coupled to at least one of the first and second heat exchange portions; and a second thermostat, integral to the heat exchanger, the second thermostat fluidically and mechanically coupled to at least one of the first and second heat exchange portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Robert Hornblower Meyer
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Publication number: 20090078220Abstract: A cooling system for an internal combustion engine, comprising a first, high temperature, cooling circuit coupled to an engine for cooling the engine, where a first coolant circulates in the first circuit; and a second, low temperature, cooling circuit coupled to a plurality of devices for cooling the plurality of devices, where a second coolant circulates in the second circuit, the second cooling circuit includes a plurality of radiator segments, the coolant circulating in the second cooling circuit may exit at different radiator segments of the plurality of radiator segments producing coolant streams of different cooling temperatures for cooling different devices of the plurality of devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Robert Hornblower Meyer, Roger Rose, Mark A. Pellerin, Peter Kanefsky, William Charles Ruona
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Patent number: 7461641Abstract: An EGR cooling system is provided. The EGR cooling system comprising a plurality of EGR coolers configured to cool the EGR to a plurality of successively lower temperatures, where at least one of the plurality of EGR coolers includes a finned EGR cooler that comprises a plurality of channels for dissipating heat in the EGR, the plurality of channels increasing heat transfer surface area while having sufficient fin spacing to avoid clogging. The EGR cooling system may further comprise a catalyst configured to remove particle matters and/or hydrocarbons from the EGR, the catalyst positioned upstream of at least one of the plurality of EGR coolers.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Daniel Joseph Styles, John William Hoard, Julia Giuliano, Robert Hornblower Meyer