Patents by Inventor Scott Calnek
Scott Calnek 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: 10152875Abstract: An unexpected event detection system is provided for a rider operating an electric bicycle. The system includes a bicycle data unit configured to receive bicycle data from the electric bicycle; a wireless device data unit configured to receive device data from a wireless device; an unexpected event module coupled to receive the bicycle data from the bicycle data unit and to receive the device data from the wireless device, the unexpected event module configured to identify an unexpected event associated with the electric bicycle based on the bicycle data and the device data and to generate an alert message upon identification of the unexpected event; and an alert module coupled to the unexpected event module and configured to initiate sending the alert message to an assistance center.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Sepehr Pourrezaei Khaligh, Norman J. Weigert, Scott Calnek
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Publication number: 20180197401Abstract: An unexpected event detection system is provided for a rider operating an electric bicycle. The system includes a bicycle data unit configured to receive bicycle data from the electric bicycle; a wireless device data unit configured to receive device data from a wireless device; an unexpected event module coupled to receive the bicycle data from the bicycle data unit and to receive the device data from the wireless device, the unexpected event module configured to identify an unexpected event associated with the electric bicycle based on the bicycle data and the device data and to generate an alert message upon identification of the unexpected event; and an alert module coupled to the unexpected event module and configured to initiate sending the alert message to an assistance center.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: SEPEHR POURREZAEI KHALIGH, NORMAN J. WEIGERT, SCOTT CALNEK
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Patent number: 9566903Abstract: In an example of a multi-vehicle user-assistance method, a central server receives a request from a mobile device. The request includes a location of the mobile device. A central processing unit of the central server identifies a location of a plurality of participating vehicles positioned within proximity of the mobile device. The participating vehicles are unassociated with the mobile device. Instructions are respectively transmitted to at least some of the participating vehicles to activate an exterior lighting component i) as the mobile device is within proximity of the at least some of the participating vehicles or ii) as part of a vehicle lighting pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Scott Calnek
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Publication number: 20170021760Abstract: In an example of a multi-vehicle user-assistance method, a central server receives a request from a mobile device. The request includes a location of the mobile device. A central processing unit of the central server identifies a location of a plurality of participating vehicles positioned within proximity of the mobile device. The participating vehicles are unassociated with the mobile device. Instructions are respectively transmitted to at least some of the participating vehicles to activate an exterior lighting component i) as the mobile device is within proximity of the at least some of the participating vehicles or ii) as part of a vehicle lighting pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventor: Scott Calnek
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Patent number: 8988025Abstract: A system for controlling a brushless motor includes drive circuitry in communication with the brushless motor and a primary control device in communication with the drive circuitry. The system also includes a secondary control device in communication with the drive circuitry and a multiplexer for selectively providing an output of the primary control device or an output of the secondary control device to the drive circuitry, wherein the output of the primary control device is provided to the drive circuitry when the primary control device is operating normally.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Scott Calnek, David M. Zevchak
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Publication number: 20130187584Abstract: A system for controlling a brushless motor includes drive circuitry in communication with the brushless motor and a primary control device in communication with the drive circuitry. The system also includes a secondary control device in communication with the drive circuitry and a multiplexer for selectively providing an output of the primary control device or an output of the secondary control device to the drive circuitry, wherein the output of the primary control device is provided to the drive circuitry when the primary control device is operating normally.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Scott Calnek, David M. Zevchak
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Patent number: 8364371Abstract: A method is provided for detecting a level of functional integrity of a braking system. The method includes applying a brake actuator, sensing via a first sensor the displacement of the braking actuator, and sensing via a second sensor the hydraulic pressure in the braking system. The method also includes determining whether the sensed hydraulic pressure corresponding to sensed displacement is within a predetermined acceptable range.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Scott Calnek
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Publication number: 20110172878Abstract: A method is provided for detecting a level of functional integrity of a braking system. The method includes applying a brake actuator, sensing via a first sensor the displacement of the braking actuator, and sensing via a second sensor the hydraulic pressure in the braking system. The method also includes determining whether the sensed hydraulic pressure corresponding to sensed displacement is within a predetermined acceptable range.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Scott Calnek
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Publication number: 20110037256Abstract: The present invention provides a brake-line fastener adapted for secure engagement of a vehicle braking component with a tubular member, the brake-line fastener including an operator interface and a directional surface associated with one end of the brake-line fastener for rapid manual engagement between the brake-line fastener and the braking component utilizing a complementary threaded receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: SCOTT CALNEK
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Patent number: 7789433Abstract: A tube nut includes a first member and a second member. The first member is threaded and defines a first hole. The second member is selectively rotatable with respect to the first member and defines a second hole. A tube or pipe extends through the first and second holes. The rotation of the first member in a threaded hole causes an axial load on the second member and the tube to urge the tube against a seat to provide a seal between the tube and a fluid passage. Relative rotation between the first and second members reduces or eliminates torsional strain on the tube.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventor: Scott Calnek
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Publication number: 20100193311Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing enhanced vacuum to a brake booster of a braking system under certain operational conditions. Vacuum is stored in a reservoir and is controllably released to the brake booster to provide a brake booster vacuum level of at least a predetermined vacuum level threshold in order to avoid brake pedal performance issues being perceived by the driver of motor vehicles utilizing engines utilizing a supplemental brake assist system under conditions where the brake booster vacuum level is less than the predetermined vacuum level threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Scott Calnek, Terry W. Ostan
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Publication number: 20100156098Abstract: A tube nut includes a first member and a second member. The first member is threaded and defines a first hole. The second member is selectively rotatable with respect to the first member and defines a second hole. A tube or pipe extends through the first and second holes. The rotation of the first member in a threaded hole causes an axial load on the second member and the tube to urge the tube against a seat to provide a seal between the tube and a fluid passage. Relative rotation between the first and second members reduces or eliminates torsional strain on the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventor: Scott Calnek