Dan O Morris

US Patent:

8589018, Nov 19, 2013

Filed:

Feb 9, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/702694

Inventors:

James G. Sarnacke - Macomb MI, US
Paul Garibay - Pontiac MI, US
Michael D. Laferle - Shelby Township MI, US
Dan O. Morris - Troy MI, US
David F. Skladanowski - Warren MI, US
Venkateshwar Sinha - Rochester Hills MI, US
David Paul Shock - Clinton Township MI, US

Assignee:

IDSC Holdings, LLC - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

701 292, 701 334, 701 332, 701 33

Abstract:

A diagnostic tool for a vehicle configured to automatically identify different communication protocols used by Electronic Control Units (ECUs) on-board the vehicle. The diagnostic tool includes a connector connectable to a data port of the vehicle; a data processor and a data storage device configured to store a list of different communication protocols. The data processor automatically initiates communications with the ECUs on-board the vehicle using a first communication protocol and if the data processor receives a response comporting to the first communication protocol, the data processor determines that at least one ECU on-board the vehicle is using the first communication protocol. Additionally, the data processor automatically initiates communications with the ECUs on-board the vehicle using a second communication protocol and if the data processor receives a response comporting to the second communication protocol, the data processor determines that at least one ECU on-board the vehicle is using the second communication protocol.

US Patent:

20080071440, Mar 20, 2008

Filed:

Sep 15, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/532255

Inventors:

Kam Patel - Macomb Twp MI, US
Dan Morris - Troy MI, US
Dennis Essenmacher - Royal Oak MI, US
Rich Graham - Twining MI, US
Matt Roache - Madison Heights MI, US

International Classification:

G01M 17/00

US Classification:

701 29

Abstract:

A method and system of power management for a vehicle communication interface that provides a connection between a diagnostic tool and the vehicle is provided. Power for the vehicle communication interface may be provided by the vehicle or the diagnostic tool depending on the configuration of the interface and tool. The vehicle communication interface can detect a presence of vehicle power and operate in full power mode when the vehicle power is available. Alternatively, the vehicle communication interface can detect the absence of vehicle power, receive power from the diagnostic tool, and start out in low power mode. The interface can then request or negotiate via USB standards for additional power from the diagnostic tool.

US Patent:

20080140281, Jun 12, 2008

Filed:

Oct 25, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/924520

Inventors:

Dan O. MORRIS - Troy MI, US
Colin J. FIELDING - South Lyon MI, US
Thomas L. KOTENKO - Macomb Twp. MI, US

Assignee:

IDSC HOLDINGS, LLC - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

G01M 17/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

701 33

Abstract:

An exemplary scan tool according to this disclosure receives diagnostic information, such as DTCs, from an on-board diagnostic system. The scan tool automatically generates a search query using the received diagnostic information, and initiates data search on multiple pre-identified data sources.

US Patent:

20090063745, Mar 5, 2009

Filed:

Aug 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/849212

Inventors:

Dan O. Morris - Troy MI, US
Gordon F. Schmeisser - Santa Cruz CA, US

Assignee:

IDSC Holdings, LLC - Kenosha WI

International Classification:

G06F 13/14

US Classification:

710304

Abstract:

A interface device for powering a data processing system using an output of a vehicle diagnostic port, such as an OBD II connector, that outputs self-diagnostic information. The vehicle diagnostic port is disposed on, and an integral part of, a vehicle. The interface device includes a first connector, a second connector and a power converter. The first connector is configured to detachably couple to the vehicle diagnostic port to receive output signals therefrom. The output signals of the vehicle diagnostic port include a vehicle power output and a diagnostic output including self-diagnostic information. The second connector is configured to detachably couple to a docking connector of the data processing system. The power converter, coupled to the first connector and the second connector, is configured to generate a regulated voltage based on the vehicle power output of the vehicle diagnostic port. The regulated voltage is provided to power the data processing system.

US Patent:

44234600, Dec 27, 1983

Filed:

Jan 4, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/336653

Inventors:

Leon D. Jackson - Troy MI
Dan O. Morris - Clawson MI

Assignee:

LDJ Electronics, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

H01F 1300

US Classification:

361151

Abstract:

Apparatus is disclosed for bulk erasing magnetic tapes spirally wound on a carrier. A pair of magnetic structures are spaced apart by an air gap of sufficient width to receive the tape carrier. Circuitry is provided for producing a rotating magnetic field in the air gap substantially parallel with the tape. Preferably, the magnetic structures take the form of multi-legged iron cores. The cores are mounted so that corresponding legs on opposing cores have the same magnetic polarity. A phase shifter circuit is adapted to supply currents 90. degree. out of phase with one another to selected pairs of legs in the cores to create a rotating magnetic field in the air gap.

US Patent:

49222007, May 1, 1990

Filed:

Aug 25, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/398407

Inventors:

Leon D. Jackson - Bloomfield Hills MI
Dan O. Morris - Troy MI
Thomas J. Nagi - Drayton Plains MI

Assignee:

LDJ Electronics, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G01R 3312
G01R 3314

US Classification:

324223

Abstract:

A magneto-optic Kerr effect hysteresis loop measuring apparatus is provided which employs a pair of pole-pieces of the same magnetic polarity providing a high and uniform magnetic field strength in the gap between the oppositely disposed faces of the pole-pieces. The spot on the product which is to be nondestructively tested is placed in the gap between the pole-pieces in a region of uniform saturating magnetic field. A laser beam having a high polarization ratio is directed along an incident path with a spot on the surface of the product to be nondestructively tested, and a reflected beam is processed in a Kerr effect detector to provide hysteresis loop data. This data is capable of providing information sufficient to determine the squareness of the hysteresis loop and the coercivity of high coercivity material being nondestructively tested.

US Patent:

52870561, Feb 15, 1994

Filed:

May 14, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/882841

Inventors:

Leon D. Jackson - Bloomfield Hills MI
Dan O. Morris - Troy MI

Assignee:

LDJ Electronics, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G01N 2772
G01R 3312
G01R 3314

US Classification:

324239

Abstract:

A method and apparatus are disclosed for measuring the magnetic properties of magnetic materials by generating flux lines through a balanced magnetic core and through a magnetic sample placed adjacent to the core. Increased sensitivity is accomplished through a modulation of the flux in the magnetic core which is measured and subsequently demodulated to yield an electrical signal corresponding to the magnetic properties of the material being tested.

US Patent:

44620551, Jul 24, 1984

Filed:

Jan 4, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/336654

Inventors:

Leon D. Jackson - Troy MI
Dan O. Morris - Clawson MI
Alan J. Blohm - Mt. Clemens MI

Assignee:

LDJ Electronics, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G11B 502

US Classification:

360118

Abstract:

A degaussing head is mounted on a tape drive transport unit adjacent to a rotating reel of tape. The degaussing head is selectively energized by a signal indicating that the tape is to be erased. Preferably, the degaussing head takes the form of an E-shaped iron core driven by a coil supplied with attenuated DC current. The degaussing head is mounted on the door of the tape drive transport cabinet in such a manner that when the door is closed the legs of the degaussing head orthogonally span the tape in the reel to provide an attenuated alternating magnetic field for bulk erasing the tape as it is rotated past the head.