Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Pino

Thomas J. Pino 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).

  • Manual control apparatus
    Patent number: 6622589
    Abstract: A manual control apparatus, such as a control pedal, is configured for drive-by-wire control systems, and similar applications. In one aspect, the manual control apparatus comprises a hysteresis mechanism that provides more precise and ma controllable hysteresis than previous mechanisms. In a further aspect, the manual control apparatus comprises an angular position sensor, and the angular position sensor housing may comprise abutments that reduce variation in the sensor. In a still further aspect, the manual control apparatus comprises a stop pin that regulates the position of a rotatable member relative to the position sensor with less variation. The stop pin may also be used as a single fastener that holds the manual control apparatus together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2003
    Assignee: Aptek Williams, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Pino, Daniel U. Johnston