Patents by Inventor Ryan Shaw
Ryan Shaw 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: 11904682Abstract: An electric vehicle is comprised of a first driveline equipped with a first electric drive axle assembly having a first electric drive module configured to drive a pair of first wheels, a second driveline equipped with a second electric drive axle assembly having a second electric drive module configured to drive a pair of second wheels and a vehicle control system controlling coordinated operation of the first and second electric drive modules to generate tractive drive torque transmitted to the wheels and provide low-radius turning functionality.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: John D. Zalewski, Bradley Ketchel, Ryan Shaw
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Patent number: 11848546Abstract: A flexible wire support structure extends between an axle and an inverter for an electric vehicle. The inverter is fixed relative to the vehicle body and the axle is moveable relative to the inverter during vehicle use. A wire extends between the inverter and the axle through a channel defined by the wire support structure. The wire support structure is attached at opposite ends to a first and second support structure, each of which allow pivoting of the flexible wire support structure in response to movement of the axle relative to the inverter. The wire support structure has a limited bend radius in response to movement of the axle, and blocks the wire extending within the support structure from being bent to a tight radius, thereby protecting the wire.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Ryan Strand, Wade Smith, Bradley Ketchel, Ryan Shaw
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Publication number: 20220247161Abstract: A flexible wire support structure extends between an axle and an inverter for an electric vehicle. The inverter is fixed relative to the vehicle body and the axle is moveable relative to the inverter during vehicle use. A wire extends between the inverter and the axle through a channel defined by the wire support structure. The wire support structure is attached at opposite ends to a first and second support structure, each of which allow pivoting of the flexible wire support structure in response to movement of the axle relative to the inverter. The wire support structure has a limited bend radius in response to movement of the axle, and blocks the wire extending within the support structure from being bent to a tight radius, thereby protecting the wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Ryan Strand, Wade Smith, Bradley Ketchel, Ryan Shaw
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Patent number: 11274741Abstract: A pumpless lubrication system for a power transfer assembly equipped with a hypoid gearset having a ring gear and a hollow pinion unit. Lubricant splashed from one of the ring gear and the pinion unit is collected in a collection reservoir and directed through a conduit unit into the hollow pinion unit. The lubricant is delivered to a torque transfer coupling for lubricating and cooling a multi-plate clutch pack.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Bradley Ketchel, Wade Smith, Ryan Strand, Ryan Shaw
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Patent number: 11204089Abstract: A method for joining components of a vehicle drive axle assembly. The method includes heating an axle housing to a first predetermined temperature and cooling a pinion cartridge to be installed with the housing to a second predetermined temperature. Removing the axle housing from exposure to the first predetermined temperature and removing the pinion cartridge from the second predetermined temperature and rapidly installing the pinion cartridge within the axle assembly before the axle assembly and the pinion return to ambient temperature provides a frictional fit, joining the two components without use of additional fastening devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Brad Ketchel, Wade Smith, Ryan Strand, Ryan Shaw
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Publication number: 20210347257Abstract: An electric vehicle is comprised of a first driveline equipped with a first electric drive axle assembly having a first electric drive module configured to drive a pair of first wheels, a second driveline equipped with a second electric drive axle assembly having a second electric drive module configured to drive a pair of second wheels and a vehicle control system controlling coordinated operation of the first and second electric drive modules to generate tractive drive torque transmitted to the wheels and provide low-radius turning functionality.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: John D. ZALEWSKI, Bradley KETCHEL, Ryan SHAW
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Patent number: 11168743Abstract: A clutch assembly incorporated into a power transfer assembly (72) of a motor vehicle is presented. The clutch assembly includes a power-operated clutch actuator (306) for moving a clutch sleeve (354) axially between released and engaged positions between two rotatory members. In the released position, relative rotation between two rotary members is prevented. Whereas in the engaged position, relative rotation is permitted. The power-operated clutch actuator (306) further includes an electromagnetic solenoid with an output member having an extended condition and a retracted condition urging the clutch sleeve (354) between positions. A shift isolation linkage mechanism (304) interconnects the output member of the solenoid to the clutch sleeve (354) and permits movement of the output member to its retracted position while a blocked tooth condition inhibits movement of the clutch sleeve (354) to its engaged position.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA INC.Inventors: Wade Smith, Ryan Shaw, Bradley Ketchel
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Publication number: 20210285536Abstract: A pumpless lubrication system for a power transfer assembly equipped with a hypoid gearset having a ring gear and a hollow pinion unit. Lubricant splashed from one of the ring gear and the pinion unit is collected in a collection reservoir and directed through a conduit unit into the hollow pinion unit. The lubricant is delivered to a torque transfer coupling for lubricating and cooling a multi-plate clutch pack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2018Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Bradley KETCHEL, Wade SMITH, Ryan STRAND, Ryan SHAW
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Patent number: 11053988Abstract: A vehicle powertrain system and powertrain actuator therefor is provided. The powertrain actuator selectively couples a first rotatable member to a second rotatable member to transfer torque therebetween and selectively decouples the first rotatable member from the second rotatable member to prevent the transfer of torque therebetween. The powertrain actuator includes a tubular cam assembly having a tubular first member and a tubular second member. The tubular first and second tubular members have end surfaces that interact with one another upon energizing a unidirectional solenoid. Upon a first energization of the solenoid, the first and second tubular members interact to operably couple the first and second rotatable members to allow torque to be transferred therebetween, and upon a second energization of the solenoid, the first and second tubular members interact to selectively decouple the first the second rotatable members to prevent the transfer of torque therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Ryan Strand, Wade Smith, Ryan Shaw
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Publication number: 20210115984Abstract: A vehicle powertrain system and powertrain actuator therefor is provided. The powertrain actuator selectively couples a first rotatable member to a second rotatable member to transfer torque therebetween and selectively decouples the first rotatable member from the second rotatable member to prevent the transfer of torque therebetween. The powertrain actuator includes a tubular cam assembly having a tubular first member and a tubular second member. The tubular first and second tubular members have end surfaces that interact with one another upon energizing a unidirectional solenoid. Upon a first energization of the solenoid, the first and second tubular members interact to operably couple the first and second rotatable members to allow torque to be transferred therebetween, and upon a second energization of the solenoid, the first and second tubular members interact to selectively decouple the first the second rotatable members to prevent the transfer of torque therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: April 22, 2021Inventors: Ryan STRAND, Wade SMITH, Ryan SHAW
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Patent number: 10951045Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit including a sensor, a battery and a reservoir capacitance, the sensor being configured to generate sensor data and the capacitance being provided by one or more discrete capacitors. A first circuit component is configured to drain current from the battery to the reservoir capacitor to store energy in the reservoir capacitor at a safe rate. The safe rate does not adversely affect the battery's life. A second circuit component is configured to generate a series of data packets including sensor data at particular time intervals. A third circuit component is configured to transmit the series of data packets with the stored energy of the reservoir capacitor so that the transmitting does not drain the reservoir capacitor of all stored energy.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: WISETECH GLOBAL LIMITEDInventors: Mathew Bussing, Ryan Shaw
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Patent number: 10931530Abstract: The following description is directed to managing routing resources of a communication network. In one example, a method can include determining an amount of routing capacity from a network device and toward a routing prefix. An attribute associated with the routing prefix can be modified based on the amount of routing capacity toward the routing prefix. The modified attribute associated with the routing prefix can be announced to a peer of the network device.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Maciej Rzehak, Amit Sahoo, Ryan Shaw, Stepen Callaghan, Alan Michael Judge, Mitchell Bernard Skiba, Leonard Thomas Tracy, Mark Noel Kelly
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Patent number: 10883588Abstract: A differential assembly is provided to include a two-piece differential carrier, a differential gearset installed within a gearset chamber formed in the differential carrier, and a ring gear. An interlocking feature mechanically interconnects the ring gear to the first and second case members of the two-piece differential carrier and defines first and second weldment junctions. A first weld seam is located in the first weldment junction and connects the ring gear to the first case member while a second weld seam is located in the second weldment junction and connects the ring gear to the second case member.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.Inventors: Bradley Ketchel, Wade Smith, Ryan Shaw
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Patent number: 10864687Abstract: Radius fillers for composite structures and composite structures that include radius fillers are disclosed herein. The radius fillers include a plurality of lengths of composite tape. Each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape includes a respective plurality of lengths of reinforcing fibers and a resin material. The plurality of lengths of reinforcing fibers in each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape defines a fiber axis direction. Each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape defines a respective fiber axis direction that is based, at least in part, on material properties of a transition region defined by a plurality of plies of composite material that defines an elongate void space within which the radius filler is configured to extend. The composite structures include the radius fillers.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Douglas A. McCarville, Juan C. Guzman, Jordan Oliver Birkland, Ryan Shaw Tidwell, Robert L. Anderson
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Publication number: 20200096054Abstract: A clutch assembly incorporated into a power transfer assembly (72) of a motor vehicle is presented. The clutch assembly includes a power-operated clutch actuator (306) for moving a clutch sleeve (354) axially between released and engaged positions between two rotatory members. In the released position, relative rotation between two rotary members is prevented. Whereas in the engaged position, relative rotation is permitted. The power-operated clutch actuator (306) further includes an electromagnetic solenoid with an output member having an extended condition and a retracted condition urging the clutch sleeve (354) between positions. A shift isolation linkage mechanism (304) interconnects the output member of the solenoid to the clutch sleeve (354) and permits movement of the output member to its retracted position while a blocked tooth condition inhibits movement of the clutch sleeve (354) to its engaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Wade Smith, Ryan Shaw, Bradley Ketchel
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Publication number: 20190226572Abstract: A method for joining components of a vehicle drive axle assembly. The method includes heating an axle housing to a first predetermined temperature and cooling a pinion cartridge to be installed with the housing to a second predetermined temperature. Removing the axle housing from exposure to the first predetermined temperature and removing the pinion cartridge from the second predetermined temperature and rapidly installing the pinion cartridge within the axle assembly before the axle assembly and the pinion return to ambient temperature provides a frictional fit, joining the two components without use of additional fastening devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Brad Ketchel, Wade Smith, Ryan Strand, Ryan Shaw
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Patent number: 10282425Abstract: Against this backdrop systems and methods have been developed for identifying popular segments of media objects. A remix system is provided to users allowing the easy remixing of a library of media objects. The remixes created by the users are recorded. From this information, the relative popularity of the segments and media objects in the library are identified based on how often they appear in the user-generated remixes. Actions may then be automatically taken related to the popularity of segments and media objects such as changing payment terms, alerting users of the popular content, and notifying interested parties of the popular or unpopular content.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: EXCALIBUR IP, LLCInventors: Ryan Shaw, Patrick Lee Schmitz, Peter L. Shafton, Brian Williams
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Publication number: 20190056019Abstract: A differential assembly is provided to include a two-piece differential carrier, a differential gearset installed within a gearset chamber formed in the differential carrier, and a ring gear. An interlocking feature mechanically interconnects the ring gear to the first and second case members of the two-piece differential carrier and defines first and second weldment junctions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Bradley Ketchel, Wade Smith, Ryan Shaw
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Publication number: 20180375350Abstract: Disclosed is a circuit including a sensor, a battery and a reservoir capacitance, the sensor being configured to generate sensor data and the capacitance being provided by one or more discrete capacitors. A first circuit component is configured to drain current from the battery to the reservoir capacitor to store energy in the reservoir capacitor at a safe rate. The safe rate does not adversely affect the battery's life. A second circuit component is configured to generate a series of data packets including sensor data at particular time intervals. A third circuit component is configured to transmit the series of data packets with the stored energy of the reservoir capacitor so that the transmitting does not drain the reservoir capacitor of all stored energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: December 27, 2018Applicant: WISETECH GLOBAL LIMITEDInventors: Mathew Bussing, Ryan Shaw
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Publication number: 20180311913Abstract: Radius fillers for composite structures and composite structures that include radius fillers are disclosed herein. The radius fillers include a plurality of lengths of composite tape. Each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape includes a respective plurality of lengths of reinforcing fibers and a resin material. The plurality of lengths of reinforcing fibers in each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape defines a fiber axis direction. Each of the plurality of lengths of composite tape defines a respective fiber axis direction that is based, at least in part, on material properties of a transition region defined by a plurality of plies of composite material that defines an elongate void space within which the radius filler is configured to extend. The composite structures include the radius fillers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventors: Douglas A. McCarville, Juan C. Guzman, Jordan Oliver Birkland, Ryan Shaw Tidwell, Robert L. Anderson