BRADFORD WILLIAM BUR
Pilots at Whipple Tree Ln, Clarkston, MI
License number
Michigan A2839994
Issued Date
Dec 2015
Expiration Date
Dec 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
10160 Whipple Tree Ln, Clarkston, MI 48348
Professional information
Gear Absolute Position Sensor For Manual Transmission
US Patent:
2012015, Jun 21, 2012
Filed:
Oct 28, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/284233
Inventors:
Christopher G. Benson - Rochester Hills MI, US
William L. Cousins - Ortonville MI, US
Bradford W. Bur - Clarkston MI, US
William L. Cousins - Ortonville MI, US
Bradford W. Bur - Clarkston MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F16H 59/04
US Classification:
744733
Abstract:
The present invention provides a gear absolute position sensor assembly (GAPS) that senses the current absolute, position of the shift lever of a manual transmission. The sensor assembly provides data to an associated electronic controller such as an engine control module (ECM) regarding the current position of the shift lever, such as an engaged gear. The sensor assembly preferably comprises two Hall effect or other type of magnetic field (proximity) sensors in combination with an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which is supplied with data from the sensors, decodes the output of the sensors and provides an output identifying a specific engaged gear or neutral for use by vehicle or engine management electronics. The sensors are mounted proximate the shift linkage at a location where they can sense both rotation and translation.
Gear Absolute Position Sensor For Manual Transmissions
US Patent:
2013030, Nov 14, 2013
Filed:
Jul 18, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/945510
Inventors:
William L. Cousins - Ortonville MI, US
Bradford W. Bur - Clarkston MI, US
Kevin O'Connor - Lake Mills WI, US
Mark Pickhard - Lake Mills WI, US
Steven R. Stuve - Lake Mills WI, US
Bradford W. Bur - Clarkston MI, US
Kevin O'Connor - Lake Mills WI, US
Mark Pickhard - Lake Mills WI, US
Steven R. Stuve - Lake Mills WI, US
International Classification:
G01B 7/00
US Classification:
3242072, 32420713
Abstract:
The present invention provides a gear absolute position sensor assembly (GAPS) that senses the current absolute, position of the shift lever of a manual transmission. The sensor assembly provides data to an associated electronic controller such as an engine control module (ECM) regarding the current position of the shift lever, such as an engaged gear. The sensor assembly preferably comprises at least one Hall effect or other type of magnetic field (proximity) sensors in combination with an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which is supplied with data from the sensors, decodes the output of the sensors and provides an output identifying a specific engaged gear or neutral for use by vehicle or engine management electronics. The sensors are mounted proximate the shift linkage at a location where they can sense both rotation and translation.
Manual Transmission And Engine Speed Match Using A Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor
US Patent:
2012006, Mar 15, 2012
Filed:
Sep 14, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/881282
Inventors:
Paul C. Ong - Novi MI, US
Dave Howe - Pinckney MI, US
Bradford W. Bur - Clarkston MI, US
Dave Howe - Pinckney MI, US
Bradford W. Bur - Clarkston MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F16H 59/36
US Classification:
701 54
Abstract:
An engine speed matching system for a vehicle with a manual transmission includes a sensor that senses an input shaft speed of the manual transmission during a shift. A control module receives the input shaft speed, determines an engine speed, determines a desired engine speed based on the input shaft speed and the engine speed, and adjusts the engine speed based on the desired engine speed and the input shaft speed before the shift is completed.
Active Fuel Management Systems And Methods For Vehicles With A Manual Transmission
US Patent:
2012015, Jun 21, 2012
Filed:
Sep 9, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/228790
Inventors:
Bradford W. Bur - Clarkston MI, US
William L. Cousins - Ortonville MI, US
William L. Cousins - Ortonville MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F02D 41/00
US Classification:
701104
Abstract:
A system for a vehicle includes an active fuel management (AFM) module, an expected engine speed determination module, and a disabling module. The AFM module selectively cuts off fuel to at least one cylinder of an engine and maintains valves of the at least one cylinder in closed positions. The expected engine speed determination module determines an expected engine speed based on a position of a shift lever of a manual transmission measured using a position sensor module. The disabling module selectively disables. the AFM module based on the expected engine speed.