Douglas G Glondeniz

Title: Douglas G. Glondeniz and Vehicle Electrical Diagnostics

Introduction

Douglas G. Glondeniz is an inventor associated with Roseville, Michigan, and Chrysler Corporation. His patent work addresses diagnosing faults in vehicle electrical systems and identifying where those faults occur. He holds 1 patent.

Latest Patents

Glondeniz’s patent, “Apparatus and Method for Diagnosing Faults in a Vehicle Electrical System,” describes a system that tests vehicle wiring by applying electrical signals to individual leads between an electronic control unit and vehicle components. It compares the system’s responses with stored reference characteristics to detect deviations that may indicate a fault.

After detecting a fault, the apparatus applies a direct-current test signal to the lead or leads associated with the abnormal response. It then analyzes the signal’s reflection to help determine the fault’s location relative to the interface. The approach combines signal generation, switching, detection, stored reference data, and diagnostic processing.

Career Highlights

Glondeniz’s documented invention focuses on vehicle electrical-system troubleshooting. By seeking both to detect abnormal behavior and to locate the responsible fault, the patented apparatus is designed to support a more targeted diagnostic process.

Collaborations

The available information associates Glondeniz with Chrysler Corporation and lists Leon Brank and Robert B. Kerchaert as coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or describe particular collaborative contributions.

Conclusion

Douglas G. Glondeniz’s patent presents a method for detecting and locating faults in vehicle electrical systems through sequential signal testing and comparison with stored reference characteristics.