Patents by Inventor Adam Nathan Banker

Adam Nathan Banker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Exhaust heat recovery and hydrocarbon trapping
    Patent number: 9957871
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for exhaust heat recovery and hydrocarbon trapping at an exhaust bypass assembly. Exhaust gas may flow in both directions through an exhaust bypass passage and each of a HC trap and a heat exchanger coupled to the bypass passage. The HC trap may be purged with the hot exhaust and heat from the exhaust may be recovered at the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Uhrich, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Giovanni Cavataio, Adam Nathan Banker
  • DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR RECIRCULATION VALVE
    Publication number: 20180112591
    Abstract: Methods are provided for identifying degradation in components of a compressor recirculation valve (CRV). One method includes differentiating between degradation of a throttle of the CRV and a position sensor of the CRV based on each of a throttle inlet pressure and commanded position of the throttle of the CRV. The method also includes utilizing output from the position sensor of the CRV in response to the commanded position of the throttle of the CRV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING ENGINE CYLINDERS
    Publication number: 20180100460
    Abstract: Systems and methods for activating and deactivating cylinders of an engine that may activate and deactivate one cylinder independent of other cylinders are presented. In one example, an engine cylinder firing fraction and a remainder value that is based on the engine cylinder firing fraction are a basis for activating and deactivating engine cylinders. The systems and methods also provide for transitioning between different cylinder firing fractions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Amey Y. Karnik, Stephen Lee Cooper, Adam Nathan Banker, Michael Howard Shelby, John Eric Rollinger, Adam J. Richards
  • Methods and system for determining compressor recirculation valve sludge
    Patent number: 9903288
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the presence or absence of deposits that may accumulate within a compressor recirculation valve positioned in parallel with a turbocharger compressor are presented. The systems and methods adjust actuators to maintain engine operation such that it may be more difficult for a driver to become aware that a compressor recirculation valve diagnostic is being executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Method and system to reduce charge air cooler condensation
    Patent number: 9890691
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operating an engine that includes a compressor and charge air cooler are disclosed. In one example, air flow through the charge air cooler is increased in response to condensation accumulating in the charge air cooler without increasing engine torque. Air flow through the charge air cooler is increased to gradually reduce condensation within the charge air cooler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh
  • Method and system for boost pressure control
    Patent number: 9890697
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling boost pressure in a staged engine system comprising a turbocharger and an upstream electric supercharger. In one example, a method may include accelerating an electric supercharger to choke the flow of air to the engine in the event of turbocharger overboost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Method and system for assisting engine start with a supercharger
    Patent number: 9874191
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reliable starting an engine during cold start. In one example, a method may include in response to an engine start request, warming up an intake manifold by compressing intake air via an electric supercharger, and adjusting an intake manifold pressure before starting a first combustion of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING AUXILIARY TORQUE
    Publication number: 20180010529
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating auxiliary torque are provided. In one example, a method for controlling a supercharger comprises, responsive to requested torque exceeding spark authority of an engine, varying a current applied to a motor of the supercharger to provide an amount of torque to a crankshaft of the engine. In this way, a supercharger can be controlled to compensate for an engine torque shortfall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Jonathan Edward Caine
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING COMPRESSOR RECIRCULATION VALVE FAULTS
    Publication number: 20170370371
    Abstract: Methods are provided for identifying degradation in components of a compressor recirculation valve (CRV). One method may include inferring degradation of the CRV based on adaptation of a compressor surge line outside an expected range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh
  • Method and system for engine speed control
    Patent number: 9850831
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for engine speed flare control in an engine system having multiple staged charge boosting devices. In one example, during an engine start, an upstream compressor is rotated backwards via an electric motor to reduce the intake manifold pressure. The engine is then fueled based on the lower manifold pressure to reduce torque and engine speed flare until idle engine speed conditions are reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BOOST PRESSURE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20170335753
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling boost pressure in a staged engine system comprising a turbocharger and an upstream electric supercharger. In one example, a method may include accelerating an electric supercharger to choke the flow of air to the engine in the event of turbocharger overboost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BOOST PRESSURE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20170335754
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling boost pressure in a staged engine system comprising a turbocharger and an upstream electric supercharger. In one example, a method may include coordinating the operation of the electric supercharger and an electric supercharger bypass valve and to open the electric supercharger bypass valve to reduce the extent and duration of electric supercharger overboost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Methods and systems for detecting compressor recirculation valve faults
    Patent number: 9810229
    Abstract: Methods are provided for identifying degradation in components of a compressor recirculation valve (CRV). One method may include inferring degradation of the CRV based on adaptation of a compressor surge line outside an expected range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh
  • Systems and methods for improving manual transmission shifting
    Patent number: 9802618
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving shifting of a manual transmission coupled to an engine are presented. In one example, a load provided to the engine is increased in response to a transmission gear upshift so that engine speed may be quickly decreased to synchronize with transmission input speed, thereby allowing quicker manual transmission gear shifts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao
  • Methods and systems for engine stopping
    Patent number: 9789868
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is stopped to a desired position via slipping a driveline disconnect clutch so that engine starting may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Adam Nathan Banker, David Oshinsky, Dennis Craig Reed
  • Method and system to operate a compressor for an engine
    Patent number: 9790849
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operating an engine that includes two compressors is disclosed. In one example, an electrically driven compressor is activated in response to conditions where a turbocharger compressor speed oscillates. The electrically driven compressor is activated to cancel engine air intake flow oscillations that may be caused by the turbocharger compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A VEHICLE DRIVELINE
    Publication number: 20170282908
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, driveline operating modes may be manually selected to improve hybrid driveline operation during off road conditions. The approaches may improve vehicle drivability and reduce driveline degradation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory Michael Pietron, Adam Nathan Banker, Dennis Craig Reed, Seung-Hoon Lee, James William Loch McCallum
  • Methods and system for controlling compressor surge
    Patent number: 9765688
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a compressor and a compressor recirculation valve of a turbocharged engine to avoid the possibility of compressor surge are presented. The systems and methods position the compressor recirculation valve responsive to a compressor surge line that is based on two other compressor surge lines that may be a function of compressor pressure ratio and compressor flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Todd Anthony Rumpsa, Adam Nathan Banker, Matthew John Gerhart, Gregory Patrick McConville, Baitao Xiao
  • Methods and system for improving compressor recirculation valve operation
    Patent number: 9745906
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving compressor recirculation valve operation of an engine that includes a compressor are presented. The systems and methods adjust a position of a waste gate while the compressor recirculation valve is operated in a closed loop mode to maintain engine intake manifold throttle inlet pressure during a diagnostic mode to adapt operation of the compressor recirculation valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker, Hamid-Reza Ossareh
  • METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING COMPRESSOR RECIRCULATION VALVE SLUDGE
    Publication number: 20170226941
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the presence or absence of deposits that may accumulate within a compressor recirculation valve positioned in parallel with a turbocharger compressor are presented. The systems and methods adjust actuators to maintain engine operation such that it may be more difficult for a driver to become aware that a compressor recirculation valve diagnostic is being executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker