Patents by Inventor Staffan Erickson

Staffan Erickson 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).

  • Publication number: 20160169310
    Abstract: A contactless sensor includes a magnet coupled to a piston that is located within a housing. A sensor capable of detecting the position of the magnet is coupled to the housing. The sensor may send linear position data to a sensor interface for processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Harald Klode, Magdi Essawy, Donald Singh
  • Patent number: 9086301
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element and a rotary member disposed proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element. The rotary member may be configured to be rotated about an axis Y by a shaft configured to pass through the rotary member along the axis Y at a value X. The non-contact sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the rotary member proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element may be operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Patent number: 8988069
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element and a rotary member disposed proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element. The rotary member may be configured to he rotated about an axis Y by a shaft configured to pass through the rotary member along the axis Y at a value X. The non-con act sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the rotary member proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element may be operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Patent number: 8550572
    Abstract: A brake system of a vehicle includes a plurality of electromechanical brake actuators (EBAs) proximate the wheels of the vehicle. Each EBA includes a power device for effectuating braking of an associated wheel, and electronics to generate a drive signal for the power device. The brake system may further include at least one brake control unit (BCU) for converting a brake command signal into a control signal for each EBA. The electronics for each EBA may be configured to convert the corresponding control signal into the drive signal that is applied to the power device to cause movement of the power device and effectuate braking of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Paul L. Summers, Staffan Erickson, Thomas E. Clary, Harald Klode
  • Patent number: 8405386
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element disposed on an outside surface of a chamber. The chamber comprises an inside surface configured to receive a piston, and the piston is configured to move a value X within the chamber without physically contacting the first sensor element. The non-contact sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the piston and separated from the first sensor element by a wall of the chamber. The first sensor element and the second sensor element are operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X. The non-contact sensor system may be configured to sense velocity, acceleration, volume, and other values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Publication number: 20120226457
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element and a rotary member disposed proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element. The rotary member may he configured to be rotated about an axis Y by a shaft configured to pass through the rotary member along the axis Y at a value X. The non-contact sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the rotary member proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element may be operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Publication number: 20120222475
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element and a rotary member disposed proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element. The rotary member may be configured to he rotated about an axis Y by a shaft configured to pass through the rotary member along the axis Y at a value X. The non-con act sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the rotary member proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element may be operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Patent number: 8207729
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element and a rotary member disposed proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element. The rotary member may be configured to be rotated about an axis Y by a shaft configured to pass through the rotary member along the axis Y at a value X. The non-contact sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the rotary member proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element may be operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Patent number: 8203331
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element disposed on a stationary member, and a second sensor element disposed on a rotational member. The second sensor element is proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element. The rotational member is configured to facilitate selection of at least a first position and a second position, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element are operatively coupled to facilitate sensing of the selected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Patent number: 8164326
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element disposed within a first member having an axis Y, and a second member configured to rotate about the axis Y at a value X. The second member is configured to interface with the first member. The non-contact sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the second member proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element are operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X. The non-contact sensor system may be configured to sense velocity, acceleration, and other values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Publication number: 20100207613
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element and a rotary member disposed proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element. The rotary member may be configured to be rotated about an axis Y by a shaft configured to pass through the rotary member along the axis Y at a value X. The non-contact sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the rotary member proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element may be operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Publication number: 20100207618
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element disposed within a first member having an axis Y, and a second member configured to rotate about the axis Y at a value X. The second member is configured to interface with the first member. The non-contact sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the second member proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element are operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X. The non-contact sensor system may be configured to sense velocity, acceleration, and other values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Publication number: 20100207609
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element disposed on a stationary member, and a second sensor element disposed on a rotational member. The second sensor element is proximate the first sensor element without physically contacting the first sensor element. The rotational member is configured to facilitate selection of at least a first position and a second position, and the first sensor element and the second sensor element are operatively coupled to facilitate sensing of the selected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Publication number: 20100207608
    Abstract: A non-contact sensor system is provided that comprises a first sensor element disposed on an outside surface of a chamber. The chamber comprises an inside surface configured to receive a piston, and the piston is configured to move a value X within the chamber without physically contacting the first sensor element. The non-contact sensor system further comprises a second sensor element disposed on the piston and separated from the first sensor element by a wall of the chamber. The first sensor element and the second sensor element are operatively coupled to facilitate sensing the value X. The non-contact sensor system may be configured to sense velocity, acceleration, volume, and other values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Eric Cahill, Harald Klode
  • Publication number: 20090278401
    Abstract: A brake system of a vehicle includes a plurality of electromechanical brake actuators (EBAs) proximate the wheels of the vehicle. Each EBA includes a power device for effectuating braking of an associated wheel, and electronics to generate a drive signal for the power device. The brake system may further include at least one brake control unit (BCU) for converting a brake command signal into a control signal for each EBA. The electronics for each EBA may be configured to convert the corresponding control signal into the drive signal that is applied to the power device to cause movement of the power device and effectuate braking of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul L. Summers, Staffan Erickson, Thom Clary, Harald Klode
  • Patent number: 6888062
    Abstract: The subject invention provides a motor assembly having improved electromagnetic noise or interference (EMI) filtering and dissipation and includes a motor having at least two terminals. A carrier having an upper and a lower surface with an outer periphery defines apertures for receiving the terminals. First and second conductive regions are disposed on one of the upper and the lower surfaces and adjacent the apertures for electrically connecting to the terminals. A grounding region is disposed on one of the upper and the lower surfaces for grounding the carrier to an electrical ground and insulated from the first and the second conductive regions by a first non-conductive region. A circuit extends electrically connects the first and the second conductive regions to the grounding region for filtering EMI.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Staffan Erickson, Kenneth M. Brun, Terence C. Cartwright