Patents by Inventor William E. Ott
William E. Ott 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: 11926368Abstract: Vehicle cab suspension control systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cab suspension control systems can include front cab-to-frame mounts that include controllable elastomer-based isolators that can provide real time variable damping to improve ride quality and/or road holding and reduce cab roll in response to, for example, input from one or more cab and/or frame mounted accelerometers, position sensors, etc. Embodiments of the control systems described herein can utilize a single vehicle controller (e.g., an ECU) to control all of the cab suspension components (e.g., semi-active damping technologies, air spring technologies, etc.) employed on a vehicle to provide a single suspension control solution that can provide improved ride performance, road holding, etc.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Link Manufacturing, LTDInventors: Tye B. Davis, William E. Ott
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Publication number: 20220242494Abstract: Vehicle cab suspension control systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cab suspension control systems can include front cab-to-frame mounts that include controllable elastomer-based isolators that can provide real time variable damping to improve ride quality and/or road holding and reduce cab roll in response to, for example, input from one or more cab and/or frame mounted accelerometers, position sensors, etc. Embodiments of the control systems described herein can utilize a single vehicle controller (e.g., an ECU) to control all of the cab suspension components (e.g., semi-active damping technologies, air spring technologies, etc.) employed on a vehicle to provide a single suspension control solution that can provide improved ride performance, road holding, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Tye B. Davis, William E. Ott
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Patent number: 11338865Abstract: Vehicle cab suspension control systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cab suspension control systems can include front cab-to-frame mounts that include controllable elastomer-based isolators that can provide real time variable damping to improve ride quality and/or road holding and reduce cab roll in response to, for example, input from one or more cab and/or frame mounted accelerometers, position sensors, etc. Embodiments of the control systems described herein can utilize a single vehicle controller (e.g., an ECU) to control all of the cab suspension components (e.g., semi-active damping technologies, air spring technologies, etc.) employed on a vehicle to provide a single suspension control solution that can provide improved ride performance, road holding, etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: Link Mfg., Ltd.Inventors: Tye B. Davis, William E. Ott
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Publication number: 20200255069Abstract: Vehicle cab suspension control systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cab suspension control systems can include front cab-to-frame mounts that include controllable elastomer-based isolators that can provide real time variable damping to improve ride quality and/or road holding and reduce cab roll in response to, for example, input from one or more cab and/or frame mounted accelerometers, position sensors, etc. Embodiments of the control systems described herein can utilize a single vehicle controller (e.g., an ECU) to control all of the cab suspension components (e.g., semi-active damping technologies, air spring technologies, etc.) employed on a vehicle to provide a single suspension control solution that can provide improved ride performance, road holding, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Tye B. Davis, William E. Ott
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Patent number: 10569813Abstract: Vehicle cab suspension control systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cab suspension control systems can include front cab-to-frame mounts that include controllable elastomer-based isolators that can provide real time variable damping to improve ride quality and/or road holding and reduce cab roll in response to, for example, input from one or more cab and/or frame mounted accelerometers, position sensors, etc. Embodiments of the control systems described herein can utilize a single vehicle controller (e.g., an ECU) to control all of the cab suspension components (e.g., semi-active damping technologies, air spring technologies, etc.) employed on a vehicle to provide a single suspension control solution that can provide improved ride performance, road holding, etc.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Link Mfg., Ltd.Inventors: Tye B. Davis, William E. Ott
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Publication number: 20180178856Abstract: Vehicle cab suspension control systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the cab suspension control systems can include front cab-to-frame mounts that include controllable elastomer-based isolators that can provide real time variable damping to improve ride quality and/or road holding and reduce cab roll in response to, for example, input from one or more cab and/or frame mounted accelerometers, position sensors, etc. Embodiments of the control systems described herein can utilize a single vehicle controller (e.g., an ECU) to control all of the cab suspension components (e.g., semi-active damping technologies, air spring technologies, etc.) employed on a vehicle to provide a single suspension control solution that can provide improved ride performance, road holding, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Tye B. Davis, William E. Ott
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Patent number: 7501968Abstract: An integrated multi-mode sensor system is described that integrates into a single housing a sensor, signal conditioning circuitry, calibration memory, and interface circuitry that is compatible with both analog and digital end-use circuits. The sensor includes a housing, a sensor circuit, memory, and an interface circuit. The sensor circuit is disposed within the sensor housing, is operable, upon being energized, to supply an output signal that varies with at least one physical parameter to which the sensor circuit is exposed. The interface circuitry disposed within the sensor housing is adapted to receive a mode select signal and the sensor signal. The output circuit is selectively configurable, in response to the mode select signal, to implement one of a plurality of signal processing modes, including analog voltage output, asynchronous pulse density modulation (APDM) and synchronous pulse density modulation (SPDM) of various moduli, and an APDM or SPDM mode using a selectable I2C or SPI interface protocol.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Paul B. DuPuis, William E. Ott
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Publication number: 20080143569Abstract: An integrated multi-mode sensor system is described that integrates into a single housing a sensor, signal conditioning circuitry, calibration memory, and interface circuitry that is compatible with both analog and digital end-use circuits. The sensor includes a housing, a sensor circuit, memory, and an interface circuit. The sensor circuit is disposed within the sensor housing, is operable, upon being energized, to supply an output signal that varies with at least one physical parameter to which the sensor circuit is exposed. The interface circuitry disposed within the sensor housing is adapted to receive a mode select signal and the sensor signal. The output circuit is selectively configurable, in response to the mode select signal, to implement one of a plurality of signal processing modes, including analog voltage output, asynchronous pulse density modulation (APDM) and synchronous pulse density modulation (SPDM) of various moduli, and an APDM or SPDM mode using a selectable I2C or SPI interface protocol.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2006Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Paul B. DuPuis, William E. Ott
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Patent number: 6866345Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel hub having a cylindrical main body and a radial flange, with radial ribs extending between the outboard side of the radial flange and the outboard end of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Gunite CorporationInventors: Omar J. Fakhoury, William E. Ott
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Patent number: 6791297Abstract: A battery charger charges a plurality of battery portions (204-214) connected in series with one another, a battery portion comprising at least one cell. The battery charger includes a battery portion charger (100) having an output that is electrically floating with respect to a DC power source utilized to power the battery portion charger. The battery portion charger is arranged to be coupled in parallel with a corresponding one of the plurality of battery portions. The battery charger also includes a controller (232) for controlling the battery portion charger.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: William E. Ott, David L. Saunders
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Patent number: 6777946Abstract: A cell buffer with built-in testing mechanism is provided. The cell buffer provides the ability to measure voltage provided by a power cell. The testing mechanism provides the ability to test whether the cell buffer is functioning properly and thus providing an accurate voltage measurement. The testing mechanism includes a test signal-provider to provide a test signal to the cell buffer. During normal operation, the test signal is disabled and the cell buffer operates normally. During testing, the test signal is enabled and changes the output of the cell buffer in a defined way. The change in the cell buffer output can then be monitored to determine if the cell buffer is functioning correctly. Specifically, if the voltage output of the cell buffer changes in a way that corresponds to the provided test signal, then the functioning of the cell buffer is confirmed. If the voltage output of the cell buffer does not change correctly, then the cell buffer is known not to be operating correctly.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: William E. Ott
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Patent number: 6735117Abstract: A hold-up power supply for flash memory systems is provided. The hold-up power supply provides the flash memory with the power needed to temporarily operate when a power loss exists. This allows the flash memory system to complete any erasures and writes, and thus allows it to shut down gracefully. The hold-up power supply detects when a power loss on a power supply bus is occurring and supplies the power needed for the flash memory system to temporally operate. The hold-up power supply stores power in at least one capacitor. During normal operation, power from a high voltage supply bus is used to charge the storage capacitors. When a power supply loss is detected, the power supply bus is disconnected from the flash memory system. A hold-up controller controls the power flow from the storage capacitors to the flash memory system. The hold-up controller uses feedback to assure that the proper voltage is provided from the storage capacitors to the flash memory system.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 11, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: William E. Ott
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Publication number: 20040088629Abstract: A cell buffer with built-in testing mechanism is provided. The cell buffer provides the ability to measure voltage provided by a power cell. The testing mechanism provides the ability to test whether the cell buffer is functioning properly and thus providing an accurate voltage measurement. The testing mechanism includes a test signal provider to provide a test signal to the cell buffer. During normal operation, the test signal is disabled and the cell buffer operates normally. During testing, the test signal is enabled and changes the output of the cell buffer in a defined way. The change in the cell buffer output can then be monitored to determine if the cell buffer is functioning correctly. Specifically, if the voltage output of the cell buffer changes in a way that corresponds to the provided test signal, then the functioning of the cell buffer is confirmed. If the voltage output of the cell buffer does not change correctly, then the cell buffer is known not to be operating correctly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: William E. Ott
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Publication number: 20040017104Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel hub having a cylindrical main body and a radial flange, with radial ribs extending between the outboard side of the radial flange and the outboard end of the main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2003Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: Gunite CorporationInventors: Omar J. Fakhoury, William E. Ott
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Publication number: 20040012371Abstract: A battery charger charges a plurality of battery portions (204-214) connected in series with one another, a battery portion comprising at least one cell. The battery charger includes a battery portion charger (100) having an output that is electrically floating with respect to a DC power source utilized to power the battery portion charger. The battery portion charger is arranged to be coupled in parallel with a corresponding one of the plurality of battery portions. The battery charger also includes a controller (232) for controlling the battery portion charger.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2002Publication date: January 22, 2004Inventors: William E. Ott, David L. Saunders
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Patent number: 6674387Abstract: A method and apparatus for analog-to-digital conversion is provided that uses pulse width modulation to provide accurate and reliable conversion of analog signals. The methods and apparatus can be implemented in an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) that can meet the requirements of the most demanding environments. Additionally, the ADC can be implemented to provide the high precision needed for many applications. The method and apparatus provides an ADC that converts a received analog input into a pulse width modulated signal with a duty cycle that is responsive to the analog input. The pulse width modulated signal is passed to a duty cycle mechanism that determines the duty cycle of the pulse width modulated signal. The determined duty cycle can then be used to generate a digital value that is proportional to the analog input. The preferred method and apparatus thus provide a reliable and accurate ADC that can be used in a wide range of environments.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2002Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventor: William E. Ott
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Publication number: 20040001359Abstract: A hold-up power supply for flash memory systems is provided. The hold-up power supply provides the flash memory with the power needed to temporarily operate when a power loss exists. This allows the flash memory system to complete any erasures and writes, and thus allows it to shut down gracefully. The hold-up power supply detects when a power loss on a power supply bus is occurring and supplies the power needed for the flash memory system to temporally operate. The hold-up power supply stores power in at least one capacitor. During normal operation, power from a high voltage supply bus is used to charge the storage capacitors. When a power supply loss is detected, the power supply bus is disconnected from the flash memory system. A hold-up controller controls the power flow from the storage capacitors to the flash memory system. The hold-up controller uses feedback to assure that the proper voltage is provided from the storage capacitors to the flash memory system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventor: William E. Ott
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Patent number: 6612657Abstract: The present invention relates to a wheel hub having a cylindrical main body and a radial flange, with radial ribs extending between the outboard side of the radial flange and the outboard end of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2000Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Gunite CorporationInventors: Omar J. Fakhoury, William E. Ott
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Patent number: 5858127Abstract: A metal alloy, structures made from the same, and methods of making the same, especially brake drums containing at least about 50% by weight of a ferritic matrix, up to 50% by weight of pearlitic iron, graphite including at least 10% by weight of nodular graphite, compacted graphite and no more than 20% by weight of flake graphite, and less than about 2.10% by weight of silicon.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 1997Date of Patent: January 12, 1999Assignee: Gunite CorporationInventors: William E. Ott, Reginal A. Pete, Laxmi C. Tandon
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Patent number: 4644193Abstract: The simulation of a two-wire rheostat is accomplished by an analog output circuit whose value is digitally controlled. It comprises a four-quadrant multiplying digital to analog converter (MDAC) and a current booster including active elements in the feedback loop of an amplifier. The digital rheostat acts as a variable resistance whose value is controlled by a digital controller and can accommodate either AC or DC excitations. The unit forms a negative feedback loop containing only solid-state devices and relies on fixed resistors for accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1984Date of Patent: February 17, 1987Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air ForceInventor: William E. Ott