Patents by Inventor Thomas F. Simma, Jr.

Thomas F. Simma, Jr. 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).

  • Apparatus and method for connecting vehicle wheel sensors to a controller
    Patent number: 7331240
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle wheel sensor apparatus and a method that determine if a vehicle wheel sensor is active or passive, while efficiently providing the necessary connectivity, power, and communication between the sensor and a controller, without requiring a change in controller hardware. For an active sensor, the apparatus provides power and receives speed signals, high frequency vibration or acceleration signals, or other analog signals. For a passive sensor, the apparatus receives speed signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Beverly, Kent E. Davison, Gerard O. McCann, Thomas F. Simma, Jr.