Patents by Inventor Ronald Elder
Ronald Elder 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: 11945896Abstract: A Ziegler-Natta catalyst composition is disclosed. The catalyst composition includes an internal electron donor with improved polymerization kinetics, a long lifetime, improved stereoselectivity and/or improved hydrogen response.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-CONN.Inventors: Joseph Coalter, III, Rose Kent, Adam Marwitz, Ronald Epstein, Michael Elder
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Patent number: 8736230Abstract: A system and method for rebalancing a battery in a vehicle during vehicle operation, the battery including a plurality of modules, is provided. The method may include determining when an automatic rebalance mode start condition is satisfied, modifying a target state of charge for the battery at least in part in response to the start condition being satisfied such that the target state of charge is raised from a standard operating value to a rebalance value, operating the vehicle with the target state of charge at the rebalance value, determining when an automatic rebalance mode end condition or an interrupt condition is satisfied, and modifying the target state of charge in response to the automatic rebalance mode end condition or the interrupt condition being satisfied such that the target state of charge is lowered from the rebalance value to the standard operating value.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Ford Motor CompanyInventors: Patrick Maguire, Bob Taenaka, Jacob Mathews, Ronald Elder
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Patent number: 7954995Abstract: A sensor arrangement includes, in some embodiments, a magnetostrictive element configured to output magnetic signals in response to a magnetic field. A sensor is configured to sense a value of a property of a selected object, and to provide an electrical resistance that varies in response to variations in the sensed value. The sensor cooperates with the magnetostrictive element to vary the frequency of the signals output by the magnetostrictive element based on variations of the electrical resistance provided by the sensor. A transmitter provides an alternating magnetic field to the magnetostrictive element, and a receiver picks up the magnetic signals generated by the magnetostrictive element. The frequency of the signals received is correlated with the sensor resistance, and the resistance is correlated to a value of the property sensed.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Philip Gonzales, Ronald Elder
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Publication number: 20100080263Abstract: A sensor arrangement includes, in some embodiments, a magnetostrictive element configured to output magnetic signals in response to a magnetic field. A sensor is configured to sense a value of a property of a selected object, and to provide an electrical resistance that varies in response to variations in the sensed value. The sensor cooperates with the magnetostrictive element to vary the frequency of the signals output by the magnetostrictive element based on variations of the electrical resistance provided by the sensor. A transmitter provides an alternating magnetic field to the magnetostrictive element, and a receiver picks up the magnetic signals generated by the magnetostrictive element. The frequency of the signals received is correlated with the sensor resistance, and the resistance is correlated to a value of the property sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Phillip Gonzales, Ronald Elder
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Patent number: 7659698Abstract: A system and method for controlling the state of charge of an energy storage system examines a number of parameters to determine if a target state of charge should be adjusted. Parameters related to one or more of: a target life span of the energy storage system, driving habits of a vehicle operator, or environmental conditions are examined. The target state of charge is changed from a predetermined baseline target state of charge when the parameter values meet predetermined conditions.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2006Date of Patent: February 9, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ronald Elder, Steven Schondorf
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Patent number: 7651267Abstract: A sensor arrangement includes, in some embodiments, a magnetostrictive element configured to output magnetic signals in response to a magnetic field. A sensor is configured to sense a value of a property of a selected object, and to provide an electrical resistance that varies in response to variations in the sensed value. The sensor cooperates with the magnetostrictive element to vary the frequency of the signals output by the magnetostrictive element based on variations of the electrical resistance provided by the sensor. A transmitter provides an alternating magnetic field to the magnetostrictive element, and a receiver picks up the magnetic signals generated by the magnetostrictive element. The frequency of the signals received is correlated with the sensor resistance, and the resistance is correlated to a value of the property sensed.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Phillip Gonzales, Ronald Elder
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Patent number: 7605492Abstract: A power supply system is provided that can operate with energy storage units of varying voltages and temperatures, that can correct voltage and temperature deviations, and that can continue to provide power when an energy storage unit is inoperable. A power supply system is also provided that can recondition an energy storage unit during vehicle operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2006Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ronald Elder, Michael Degner
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Publication number: 20090206793Abstract: A system and method for rebalancing a battery in a vehicle during vehicle operation, the battery including a plurality of modules, is provided. The method may include determining when an automatic rebalance mode start condition is satisfied, modifying a target state of charge for the battery at least in part in response to the start condition being satisfied such that the target state of charge is raised from a standard operating value to a rebalance value, operating the vehicle with the target state of charge at the rebalance value, determining when an automatic rebalance mode end condition or an interrupt condition is satisfied, and modifying the target state of charge in response to the automatic rebalance mode end condition or the interrupt condition being satisfied such that the target state of charge is lowered from the rebalance value to the standard operating value.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Patrick Maguire, Bob Taenaka, Jacob Mathews, Ronald Elder
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Publication number: 20080084186Abstract: A system and method for controlling the state of charge of an energy storage system examines a number of parameters to determine if a target state of charge should be adjusted. Parameters related to one or more of: a target life span of the energy storage system, driving habits of a vehicle operator, or environmental conditions are examined. The target state of charge is changed from a predetermined baseline target state of charge when the parameter values meet predetermined conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Ronald Elder, Steven Schondorf
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Publication number: 20080036590Abstract: A sensor arrangement includes, in some embodiments, a magnetostrictive element configured to output magnetic signals in response to a magnetic field. A sensor is configured to sense a value of a property of a selected object, and to provide an electrical resistance that varies in response to variations in the sensed value. The sensor cooperates with the magnetostrictive element to vary the frequency of the signals output by the magnetostrictive element based on variations of the electrical resistance provided by the sensor. A transmitter provides an alternating magnetic field to the magnetostrictive element, and a receiver picks up the magnetic signals generated by the magnetostrictive element. The frequency of the signals received is correlated with the sensor resistance, and the resistance is correlated to a value of the property sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2006Publication date: February 14, 2008Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Philip Gonzales, Ronald Elder
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Publication number: 20070247003Abstract: A power supply system is provided that can operate with energy storage units of varying voltages and temperatures, that can correct voltage and temperature deviations, and that can continue to provide power when an energy storage unit is inoperable. A power supply system is also provided that can recondition an energy storage unit during vehicle operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2006Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ronald Elder, Michael Degner
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Publication number: 20070080664Abstract: A system and method for rebalancing a battery in a vehicle during vehicle operation, the battery including a plurality of modules, is provided. The method may include determining when an automatic rebalance mode start condition is satisfied, modifying a target state of charge for the battery at least in part in response to the start condition being satisfied such that the target state of charge is raised from a standard operating value to a rebalance value, operating the vehicle with the target state of charge at the rebalance value, determining when an automatic rebalance mode end condition or an interrupt condition is satisfied, and modifying the target state of charge in response to the automatic rebalance mode end condition or the interrupt condition being satisfied such that the target state of charge is lowered from the rebalance value to the standard operating value.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2005Publication date: April 12, 2007Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Patrick Maguire, Bob Taenaka, Jacob Mathews, Ronald Elder
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Publication number: 20060208698Abstract: A battery assembly for a vehicle. The battery assembly includes a plurality of voltage modules and a connection device having conductive and nonconductive portions. The conductive portion contacts the terminals of at least two voltage modules when disposed in a first position. The nonconductive portion may contact at least one terminal of the at least two voltage modules when disposed in a second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2005Publication date: September 21, 2006Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Patrick Maguire, Ronald Elder, Hisham Younis