Colin J Casey

US Patent:

6654351, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Mar 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/521404

Inventors:

Colin Casey - Columbus IN

Assignee:

Motorola Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

G01R 3108

US Classification:

370252, 324605

Abstract:

A communication circuit places two communication terminals in high-impedance states, senses voltages at the two communication terminals, and determines a communication mode based on the voltages. Thereafter, the communication circuit communicates in the communication mode using the two communication terminals. The circuit is capable of communicating via the two communication terminals in any of a Serial Communications Interface (SCI) communication protocol and a Controller Area Network (CAN) communication protocol.

US Patent:

6963796, Nov 8, 2005

Filed:

Sep 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/659625

Inventors:

Gerald L. Larson - Fort Wayne IN, US
Colin J. Casey - Fort Wayne IN, US
Charles E. Howard - Silver Lake IN, US

Assignee:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Warrenville IL

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

701 36, 701 22, 701 69, 180 653, 318139

Abstract:

A vehicle power take off system provides power for a variety of systems including a source of alternating current power for conventional electrical equipment to be powered by the vehicle. In a preferred electrical implementation, the power take off system is energized from the vehicle direct current electrical power system and generates alternating current of the desired voltage using a derectifier and step up transformer. Management of the system is implemented through modularized units which may be connected to communicate with another over a vehicle's controller area network. Load management may be monitored by an existing on board computer.

US Patent:

7165639, Jan 23, 2007

Filed:

Mar 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/807033

Inventors:

Patrick M. Delaney - Fort Wayne IN, US
Colin J. Casey - Fort Wayne IN, US

Assignee:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Warrenville IL

International Classification:

G60F 17/00

US Classification:

180 653, 180165, 701 36

Abstract:

A hydraulic vehicle power take off system is implemented using modular components and utilizing a vehicle controller area network for integration with vehicle systems. The modular components are preferably in turn adapted from standard industry components.

US Patent:

7349772, Mar 25, 2008

Filed:

Dec 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/014341

Inventors:

Patrick M. Delaney - Fort Wayne IN, US
Colin J. Casey - Fort Wayne IN, US

Assignee:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Warrenville IL

International Classification:

G05D 1/00

US Classification:

701 2, 701 41

Abstract:

Radio remote control over a motor vehicle and particularly of auxiliary systems installed on the vehicle is effected through an onboard controller which is integrated with the vehicle's controller area network. This arrangement increases flexibility of the system for handling different systems, and potentially more than one unrelated system.

US Patent:

7455138, Nov 25, 2008

Filed:

Nov 10, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/558772

Inventors:

Patrick M. Delaney - Fort Wayne IN, US
Colin J. Casey - Fort Wayne IN, US

Assignee:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Warrenville IL

International Classification:

B60K 25/10
G06F 7/00

US Classification:

180165, 180 653, 701 36, 60325

Abstract:

A hydraulic vehicle power take off system is implemented using modular components and utilizing a vehicle controller area network for integration with vehicle systems. The modular components are preferably in turn adapted from standard industry components.

US Patent:

7793856, Sep 14, 2010

Filed:

Aug 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/211417

Inventors:

Joaquin J. Hernandez - Fort Wayne IN, US
Charles E. Howard - Silver Lake IN, US
Colin J. Casey - Fort Wayne IN, US
Steven R. Lovell - Fort Wayne IN, US
Wayne F. Bultemeier - Hoagland IN, US

Assignee:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Warrenville IL

International Classification:

B60H 1/20
B61D 27/00

US Classification:

237 123B, 65 42, 65 43

Abstract:

When a truck engine () is not running, an auxiliary coolant heater () can heat engine coolant and pump it through an occupant compartment heater (). A coolant flow control system (), including a valve assembly (), associates the auxiliary heater () with both the occupant compartment heater () and engine () for selectively distributing heated coolant. When engine () has been running and is shut off, auxiliary heater () can be turned on and valve assembly () operated for occupant compartment heating while keeping the engine () warm. When the engine is cold, the auxiliary heater can be turned on and the valve assembly can be operated for engine pre-heating prior to starting.

US Patent:

8253260, Aug 28, 2012

Filed:

Jul 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/508226

Inventors:

Leo P. Oriet - Rochester Hills MI, US
Andre Bocancea - Windsor, CA
Colin J. Casey - Fort Wayne IN, US

Assignee:

Navistar Canada, Inc.

International Classification:

F03B 13/00
F03B 13/10
H02P 9/04
F02D 31/00
F02D 35/00
F01D 15/10
F02C 6/00
H02K 7/18

US Classification:

290 43, 290 40 A, 290 52

Abstract:

An exhaust gas turbine generator system for a vehicle that has an internal combustion engine with an exhaust system is provided. The exhaust system comprises a turbine, an electrical generator, a waste gate, and an electronic control module. The turbine is disposed in fluid communication with an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine to allow fluid flow between the turbine and the exhaust gas system. The electrical generator connects to the turbine. The waste gate is disposed in fluid communication with the exhaust gas system of the internal combustion engine. The waste gate is positionable between an open position and a closed position in response to an output signal from the electronic control module. The fluid flow in the exhaust gas system to the turbine is reduced when the waste gate is positioned to the open position.

US Patent:

8260494, Sep 4, 2012

Filed:

Apr 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/060971

Inventors:

Aiqi Yang - Fort Mill SC, US
Colin J. Casey - Fort Wayne IN, US

Assignee:

International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Lisle IL

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
F02B 29/04

US Classification:

701 36, 60599

Abstract:

In a pneumatic brake system for a motor vehicle, a variable speed electric motor is connected to a high voltage direct current power supply for variable energization, thus varying the operating rate of a compressor and the rate of pressurization of the brake system storage tanks. The operating rate of the compressor is varied responsive to pressure readings taken from the storage tanks during pressurization to minimize energy consumption.