This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Cox Automotive, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: David Keith Howland and Contactor Status Detection
Introduction
David Keith Howland is an inventor associated with Yukon, Oklahoma. His patent work addresses how to determine whether an electrical contactor is welded, a condition that can affect the operation of electrical systems.
Latest Patents
Howland is listed as an inventor on 1 patent: “Method and Apparatus for Determining the Status of a Contactor.” The invention generates an excitation signal and directs it toward a contactor. It detects a peak value in the resulting signal, which includes a reflection from the contactor, and compares that value with a predetermined threshold. If the peak exceeds the threshold, the system determines that the contactor is welded.
Career Highlights
Howland is associated with Cox Automotive, Inc. His patent reflects work on a method for assessing contactor status through signal generation and analysis.
Collaborations
Howland’s listed coworker is Connor Benjamin Taylor. The patent information identifies both inventors in connection with the contactor-status technology.
Conclusion
David Keith Howland’s patent describes a signal-based approach to detecting welded contactors, highlighting his contribution to practical electrical-system monitoring.
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