Patent / Legal

US Patents - Granted

6,126,570
Shift synchronization using decaying torque
6,246,941
Method of synchronizing engine torque with vehicle torque load for accomplishing vehicle transmission shifting
6,553,306 System for controlling engine braking in a vehicle driveline
6,641,505 Method of preventing engine stall using automated clutch control
6,769,523
Clutch control for overcoming tooth butt
6,874,383
Adaptive shift sequencing
6,939,268
Vehicle transmission system with coast controls
7,158,872
Method of timed shift to neutral in apparent stationary modes
7,232,021
Method and assembly for controlling a centrifugal clutch
7,306,084
Dynamic modification of centrifugal clutch
7,000,751
Normally open clutch assembly device
7,149,617
Method of timed shift to neutral in apparent stationary modes
7,367,440
Variable engagement centrifugal clutch assembly
7,370,548
Method for controlling and regulating a transmission brake in an automatic motor vehicle transmission
7,318,513
Multi-function centrifugal clutch
7,338,409
Centrifugal clutch assembly with dedicated maneuvering mode
7,314,430
Disabling engine speed limiters during centrifugal clutch installation
7,367,918
Method for self-configuring automated mechanical transmission and electronic controller
7,478,621
Method of compensating for engine speed overshoot
7,228,215
Method for operation of automatic clutch apparatus
7,717,823
Method and apparatus for changing shift scheduling modes of automated mechanical transmission
7,814,806
Apparatus and method for jogging transmission neutral switch

Legal

Participated in the successful defense of eleven patents in federal district court and at the International Trade Commission:

Eaton Corporation v. ZF Friedrichshafen A.G. and ArvinMeritor, Inc. (E.D. Mich. 2003-2008). Unanimous jury verdict of no infringement of one patent and invalidity of two patents.

In the Matter of Certain Automated Mechanical Transmission Systems for Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Components Thereof (I.T.C. 2003-2006). The Administrative Law Judge ruled that a redesigned product avoided infringement of all claims.

¨  Testified at the jury trial and both ITC hearings, as well as in ten days of deposition.

¨  Worked closely with the trial team during the five-year proceedings as a consultant and technical information source.

¨  Presented the technology and educated the trial team on how the accused systems operate.

¨  Intimately involved in the analysis of infringement and validity issues and the development of legal strategies.  

 

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