Robert Newton

Title: Robert Newton: Inventor in Commercial Vehicle Technology

Introduction

Robert Newton is an inventor based in Greensboro, North Carolina, whose patent work addresses braking systems and safety indicators for commercial vehicles. His two patents describe technologies for improving how tractors and trailers manage braking information and status.

Latest Patents

Newton’s latest listed patent, “System and Method for Handling Combination Vehicle Brake Torque Factor Using Trailer Wheel End Air Volume,” describes estimating air volume at trailer wheel ends and using a trained machine-learning model to predict a brake torque factor. The predicted factor can then be used to reconfigure the combination vehicle’s electronic control unit.

His other listed patent, “Apparatus and Method for Controlling a Trailer Parking Brake Indicator in a Tractor, and Method for Modifying a Tractor,” concerns a trailer parking-brake status indicator. The system determines whether a trailer is coupled to the tractor and can turn off the indicator when it has high confidence that no trailer is attached and the operator activates a control.

Career Highlights

Newton’s listed patent portfolio comprises 2 patents. The inventions focus on practical vehicle systems, including machine-learning-assisted brake control and the management of trailer parking-brake indicators.

Collaborations

Newton is associated with Volvo Truck Corporation. His listed coworker is Lionel Farres.

Conclusion

Robert Newton’s patent work reflects an emphasis on commercial vehicle braking and operator-facing safety systems, with inventions designed to support more informed control of tractor-trailer combinations.