Jon Alan Bigley

US Patent:

7591245, Sep 22, 2009

Filed:

Dec 23, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/342764

Inventors:

Oswald Baasch - Bowling Green KY, US
Neal R. Gerber - Park City KY, US
Nigel C. Janes - Bowling Green KY, US
Jasper C. Lindsey - Morgantown KY, US
Roy E. Tedder - Utica KY, US
Siamak Attarseyedi - Yardley PA, US
Jared A. Brandt - Franklin KY, US
Jon A. Bigley - Bowling Green KY, US

Assignee:

Holley Performance Products, Inc. - Bowling Green KY

International Classification:

F02D 11/10

US Classification:

123399

Abstract:

An air valve and its method of use including an air valve housing; a throttle plate disposed on a throttle shaft; a driven gear attached on the throttle shaft; a brushless direct current motor assembly in connection via a pinion with the driven gear; an integrated electronic valve controller including digital signal processing on a circuit board; and a throttle position sensor on the circuit board, wherein the throttle position sensor includes at least one non-contact type sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the air valve includes an inlet port and an outlet port connected to an engine via an air intake manifold, such that re-circulated exhaust gas is introduced into the air intake manifold.

US Patent:

7658177, Feb 9, 2010

Filed:

Mar 2, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/681551

Inventors:

Oswald Baasch - Bowling Green KY, US
Roy E. Tedder - Utica KY, US
Siamak Attarseyedi - Yardley PA, US
Jared A. Brandt - Franklin KY, US
Neal R. Gerber - Park City KY, US
Nigel C. Janes - Bowling Green KY, US
Jasper C. Lindsey - Morgantown KY, US
Jon A. Bigley - Bowling Green KY, US

Assignee:

Holley Performance Products, Inc. - Bowling Green KY

International Classification:

F02D 11/10

US Classification:

123399

Abstract:

An air valve and its method of use including an air valve housing; a throttle plate disposed on a throttle shaft; a driven gear attached on the throttle shaft; a brushless direct current motor assembly in connection via a pinion with the driven gear; an integrated electronic valve controller including digital signal processing on a circuit board; and a throttle position sensor on the circuit board, wherein the throttle position sensor includes at least one non-contact type sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the air valve includes an inlet port and an outlet port connected to an engine via an air intake manifold, such that re-circulated exhaust gas is introduced into the air intake manifold.

US Patent:

20080110435, May 15, 2008

Filed:

Nov 13, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/559067

Inventors:

Oswald Baasch - Bowling Green KY, US
Neal R. Gerber - Park City KY, US
Nigel C. Janes - Bowling Green KY, US
Jasper C. Lindsey - Morgantown KY, US
Roy E. Tedder - Utica KY, US
Siamak Attarseyedi - Yardley PA, US
Jared A. Brandt - Franklin KY, US
Jon A. Bigley - Bowling Green KY, US

International Classification:

F02D 9/08

US Classification:

123399

Abstract:

An air valve and its method of use including an air valve housing; a throttle plate disposed on a throttle shaft; a driven gear attached on the throttle shaft; a brushless direct current motor assembly in connection via a pinion with the driven gear; an integrated electronic valve controller including digital signal processing on a circuit board; and a throttle position sensor on the circuit board, wherein the throttle position sensor includes at least one non-contact type sensor. In a preferred embodiment, the air valve includes an inlet port and an outlet port connected to an engine via an air intake manifold, such that re-circulated exhaust gas is introduced into the air intake manifold.

US Patent:

59080809, Jun 1, 1999

Filed:

Dec 17, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/767867

Inventors:

Jon A. Bigley - Canton MI
Jeffrey E. Paulson - Portland OR
Ronald E. Began - Portland OR

Assignee:

Warn Industries, Inc. - Milwaukie OR

International Classification:

F16D 1100

US Classification:

180247

Abstract:

A hub locking system for a part-time four-wheel drive vehicle including a wheel hub, drive axle, and clutch meaner and an automatic actuator remotely operable by an operator to induce movement of the clutch member axially inwardly and a biasing means acting against the clutch member opposing operation of the automatic actuator to urge movement of the clutch member outwardly. A manual override allows manual operation when the automatic actuator is not actuated and includes a first member mounted for shifting axially inwardly and outwardly in the system and when shifted inwardly urges the clutch member against the force of the biasing means. A second member is mounted contiguous the first member and is manually rotatable. A ramp shaped cam is interposed between the first and second members and when the second member is rotated, it directly urges the first member to shift axially to actuate the clutch member.

US Patent:

57723737, Jun 30, 1998

Filed:

Nov 20, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/560629

Inventors:

Philip J. Cronin - Gladstone OR
Lonnie G. Williams - Portland OR
Thomas F. Dunlap - West Linn OR
David C. Wood - Vancouver WA
Jon A. Bigley - Canton MI
Stuart Miller - Carlton OR
James D. Hensley - Clackamas OR

Assignee:

Warn Industries, Inc. - Milwaukie OR

International Classification:

F16B 3910

US Classification:

411120

Abstract:

A spindle nut and a locking device are disclosed for securing the nut on a spindle in a non-rotative position relative to the spindle. The assembly comprises the spindle nut, an antirotation spring and a spring backup plate mounted on the spindle. The antirotation spring and spring backup plate may be formed as a single unit.

US Patent:

61094110, Aug 29, 2000

Filed:

Oct 17, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/953278

Inventors:

Jon A. Bigley - Bowling Green KY

Assignee:

Warn Industries, Inc. - Milwaukie OR

International Classification:

B60K 1726
B60K 2306

US Classification:

192 6941

Abstract:

An automatic clutch for a vehicle drive train to selectively connect and disconnect a drive portion of the drive train to a driven portion of the drive train, the drive and driven portions having adjacent and mated spline portions at a designated position in the drive train. A clutch ring slidably mounted to one of the spline portions and slidable into engagement with the other spline portions. The designated position adjacent a portion of the vehicle frame and a remote controlled actuator secured to the portion of the vehicle frame. A bearing member of the actuator engaging the clutch ring for urging sliding movement of the clutch ring. Improvements to the above include application of the actuator clutch to front and rear wheel ends for conversion of the vehicle between two-wheel and four-wheel drive, the actuator being mounted to the steering knuckles. Also, improved bearing packs are provided for better performance and to facilitate assembly.

US Patent:

55866328, Dec 24, 1996

Filed:

Jun 7, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/485784

Inventors:

Jon Bigley - Canton MI
Evan Baker - Camas WA

International Classification:

F16D 1114
F16D 2504
B25B 712
B60B 500

US Classification:

192 6941

Abstract:

A pulse actuated interlock mechanism for a vehicle that couples and uncouples a drive member and a driven member. A clutch member is slidably movable to couple or uncouple the drive and driven members. A latchable piston assembly in combination with a return spring is utilized to move the clutch member. A force of short duration of a first magnitude is applied to latch the piston assembly which permits the return spring to move the clutch member to uncouple the drive and driven members. A force of a short duration of a second magnitude which is greater than the first force is applied to unlatch the piston assembly. A biasing member of the piston assembly moves the clutch member to couple the drive and driven members when the piston assembly is in the unlatched condition. The clutch member, return spring and piston assembly are installed in a modular housing. The housing, in a preferred embodiment, is readily fitted and secured to an end of a wheel hub and rotatably supports a drive gear fitted to an end of a drive axle.

US Patent:

57408955, Apr 21, 1998

Filed:

May 22, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/651384

Inventors:

Jon A. Bigley - Canton MI

Assignee:

Warn Industries - Milwaukie OR

International Classification:

B60K 1726
B60K 2306

US Classification:

192 6941

Abstract:

An integrated wheel end system for a vehicle including a clutch adapted to provide driving engagement/disengagement of a wheel to convert between driven and non-driven modes of wheel movement. A support is coupled to the vehicle frame and an elongate spindle is mounted in a bearing in the support. The outer end of the spindle is adapted to have a wheel mounted thereon, and the inner end of the spindle has a radially outwardly entending flange having engaging elements arrayed about its periphery. A driven axle has a plurality of engaging elements arrayed about its periphery adjacent the flange of the spindle. A sliding clutch member is shiftable between a driving position in which it concurrently engages the engaging elements on the axle and spindle flange to provide a driving connection therebetween, and a non-driving position where such concurrent engagement does not exist. A selectively activated actuator is provided for moving the clutch member between its driving and non-driving positions.