Patents by Inventor Roger Elmer
Roger Elmer 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: 11496816Abstract: A trailer monitoring system for monitoring a trailer having at least one trailer sensor has a bridge integrator unit, configured to couple with the trailer, including a wireless data transceiver electrically coupled with a microcontroller and capable of wirelessly communicating data over a short-range wireless protocol; the bridge integrator unit receives data existing in a first messaging format that is compatible with and used by one or more trailer sensors via a short-range wireless protocol, extracts the data, encodes the data into a second messaging format that is compatible with a master control unit having a telematic data transceiver capable of cellular data communications, and transmits the data in the second messaging format from the bridge integrator unit to the master control unit via a short-range wireless protocol.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Truck-Lite Co., LLCInventors: Scott Troutman, Roger Elmer, Andrew King
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Publication number: 20210112318Abstract: A trailer monitoring system for monitoring a trailer having at least one trailer sensor has a bridge integrator unit, configured to couple with the trailer, including a wireless data transceiver electrically coupled with a microcontroller and capable of wirelessly communicating data over a short-range wireless protocol; the bridge integrator unit receives data existing in a first messaging format that is compatible with and used by one or more trailer sensors via a short-range wireless protocol, extracts the data, encodes the data into a second messaging format that is compatible with a master control unit having a telematic data transceiver capable of cellular data communications, and transmits the data in the second messaging format from the bridge integrator unit to the master control unit via a short-range wireless protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Inventors: Scott Troutman, Roger Elmer, Andrew King
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Patent number: 10414222Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a swivel connector assembly and method of securing a swivel connector assembly to a tractor-trailer system comprising a non-rigid, movable socket to reduce stress on the connection interface when a tractor makes a turn. The axis of the socket follows and approximates the axis of the tractor as the electrical cord stretches, while the swivel connector assembly provides more than a single axis of rotation to accommodate multiple angles of cord movement. The swivel connector assembly provides at least two separate and distinct rotation axes for the socket.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: Truck-lite Co, LLCInventors: Scott Troutman, Roger Elmer, Todd Kolstee
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Publication number: 20190268675Abstract: A bridge integrator unit is part of a telematics system integrated with vehicular communications, and extending in various fields of telematics. The system has the capability to accept information from several means of transmission, specifically acting as a communications hub to take in various transmissions, including those that cannot be directly broadcast to a master control unit or microcontroller.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Scott Troutman, Roger Elmer, Brett Jackson, Andrew King
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Patent number: 10388161Abstract: A system for monitoring a trailer includes a plurality of wireless sensors mounted to a trailer for monitoring conditions of the trailer; a master control unit attached to an outside surface of the trailer for receiving messages from the plurality of sensors, said master control unit including a GPS receiver module, a cellular data transceiver module for communicating with a central tracking computer via a cellular data network interfaced to the Internet, a local wireless network master transceiver module in wireless communication with the plurality of wireless sensors, and a microcontroller for controlling said local wireless network master transceiver module to periodically obtain sensor data from said wireless sensors and for controlling said cellular data transceiver module to transmit said location and sensor data; and a user interface for receiving user initiated inquires including alert requests or alert parameters and for displaying alerts including trailer status.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Truck-lite Co., LLCInventors: Scott Troutman, Roger Elmer, Brett Jackson
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Publication number: 20180293891Abstract: A system for monitoring a trailer includes a plurality of wireless sensors mounted to a trailer for monitoring conditions of the trailer; a master control unit attached to an outside surface of the trailer for receiving messages from the plurality of sensors, said master control unit including a GPS receiver module, a cellular data transceiver module for communicating with a central tracking computer via a cellular data network interfaced to the Internet, a local wireless network master transceiver module in wireless communication with the plurality of wireless sensors, and a microcontroller for controlling said local wireless network master transceiver module to periodically obtain sensor data from said wireless sensors and for controlling said cellular data transceiver module to transmit said location and sensor data; and a user interface for receiving user initiated inquires including alert requests or alert parameters and for displaying alerts including trailer status.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2018Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventors: Scott Troutman, Roger Elmer, Brett Jackson
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Patent number: 10093232Abstract: A system for monitoring a trailer having a plurality of light emitting diode devices includes a master control unit attached to an outside surface of the trailer. The master control unit includes a solar panel, a GPS receiver module, a cellular data transceiver module for communicating with a central tracking computer via a cellular data network interfaced to the Internet, and a local wireless network master transceiver module in wireless communication with a plurality of wireless sensors and a light out detection system. A microcontroller is provided for controlling the local wireless network master transceiver module to periodically obtain sensor data from the wireless sensors and light out detection system, and for controlling the cellular data transceiver module to transmit the location and the sensor data to the central tracking computer for storage in the tracking database.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Truck-lite Co., LLCInventors: Scott Troutman, Roger Elmer, Brett Jackson
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Publication number: 20180244117Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include a swivel connector assembly and method of securing a swivel connector assembly to a tractor-trailer system comprising a non-rigid, movable socket to reduce stress on the connection interface when a tractor makes a turn. The axis of the socket follows and approximates the axis of the tractor as the electrical cord stretches, while the swivel connector assembly provides more than a single axis of rotation to accommodate multiple angles of cord movement. The swivel connector assembly provides at least two separate and distinct rotation axes for the socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: Truck-Lite Co., LLCInventors: Scott Troutman, Roger Elmer, Todd Kolstee
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Publication number: 20180009377Abstract: A system for monitoring a trailer having a plurality of light emitting diode devices includes a master control unit attached to an outside surface of the trailer. The master control unit includes a solar panel, a GPS receiver module, a cellular data transceiver module for communicating with a central tracking computer via a cellular data network interfaced to the Internet, and a local wireless network master transceiver module in wireless communication with a plurality of wireless sensors and a light out detection system. A microcontroller is provided for controlling the local wireless network master transceiver module to periodically obtain sensor data from the wireless sensors and light out detection system, and for controlling the cellular data transceiver module to transmit the location and the sensor data to the central tracking computer for storage in the tracking database.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Applicant: Truck-Lite Co., LLCInventors: Scott Troutman, Roger Elmer, Brett Jackson
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Patent number: 6773278Abstract: An electrical connector system for use with an automobile power control module has been provided, which comprises a plurality of sealed plug assemblies and a header assembly. Each of the sealed plug assemblies includes a cam lever. The header assembly includes a plurality of shrouds for receiving the plurality of sealed plug assemblies. The plurality of shrouds corresponds to the plurality of sealed plug assemblies. Each of the sealed plug assemblies is mated into one of the plurality of shrouds through a movement of said cam lever.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Tyco Electronics CorporationInventors: Anthony Joseph Valasek, Jr., James Edward Gundermann, Glenn Richard Moore, Matthew Bryan Hitchcock, Roger A. Elmer
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Publication number: 20030183461Abstract: The invention is a mold spring retainer that allows adjustment by simply pulling a lever. It contains the lever, a pivot point, and spring to hold the lever in place. Release of the lever allows the mold spring retainer to move along the mold knock-out rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Inventor: Roger Elmer Slack
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Publication number: 20030181084Abstract: An electrical connector system for use with an automobile power control module has been provided, which comprises a plurality of sealed plug assemblies and a header assembly. Each of the sealed plug assemblies includes a cam lever. The header assembly includes a plurality of shrouds for receiving the plurality of sealed plug assemblies. The plurality of shrouds corresponds to the plurality of sealed plug assemblies. Each of the sealed plug assemblies is mated into one of the plurality of shrouds through a movement of said cam lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2002Publication date: September 25, 2003Inventors: Anthony Joseph Valasek, James Edward Gundermann, Glenn Richard Moore, Matthew Bryan Hitchcock, Roger A. Elmer