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).

  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ADJUSTING CYLINDER AIR CHARGE
    Publication number: 20170225674
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of an engine are presented. In one example, a position of a throttle is adjusted along with other actuators to improve engine starting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Alex O`Connor Gibson, Dennis Craig Reed, Adam Nathan Banker, David Oshinsky
  • EXHAUST HEAT RECOVERY AND HYDROCARBON TRAPPING
    Publication number: 20170218826
    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: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Michael James Uhrich, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Giovanni Cavataio, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Diagnostic method for a compressor recirculation valve
    Patent number: 9702298
    Abstract: Methods are provided for identifying degradation in components of a compressor bypass valve (CBV). One method comprises commanding a periodic signal to the CBV and indicating degradation of a throttle of the CBV based on changes in pressure at an inlet of an intake throttle in response to the periodic signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao
  • Methods and systems for a vehicle driveline
    Patent number: 9688269
    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: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Michael Pietron, Adam Nathan Banker, Dennis Craig Reed, Seung-Hoon Lee, James William Loch McCallum
  • Methods and systems for extending regenerative braking
    Patent number: 9682694
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an electrical load may be automatically activated to consume electrical energy produced during driveline braking so that driveline braking may be extended. The electrical load may be a windscreen heater or other device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, James William Loch McCallum, David Oshinsky
  • Methods and systems for boost control
    Patent number: 9677481
    Abstract: Methods are provided for improving boost pressure control in a boosted engine system. In one example, in response to an operator actuated tip-in of an accelerator pedal, an air bypass around an air compressor supplying air to an air inlet of an engine may be opened for a predetermined time, and after the predetermined time, said air bypass may be increased in response to a ratio of outlet pressure to inlet pressure of said compressor being at or around a hard surge limit. In this way, by increasing the opening of the air bypass, compressor operation may be moved out of a hard/soft surge region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Non-intrusive exhaust gas sensor monitoring based on fuel vapor purge operation
    Patent number: 9657672
    Abstract: A method of monitoring an exhaust gas sensor coupled in an engine exhaust in an engine is provided. The method includes adjusting engine operation responsive to exhaust gas sensor degradation, the degradation identified during deceleration fuel shut-off (DFSO) and compensated based on whether vapor purge operation is occurring in the engine during DFSO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Michael James Uhrich, Imad Hassan Makki, James Michael Kerns
  • MANIFOLD VOLUME DETERMINATION BASED ON SURGE FREQUENCY
    Publication number: 20170138279
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for determining a cylinder air charge based on a boost manifold volume of an engine. In one example, a method may include inducing a compressor surge event, and updating the boost manifold volume in response to a difference between an actual surge pressure and an expected surge pressure. The method further includes determining the cylinder air charge based on the updated boost manifold volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Methods and systems for adjusting cylinder air charge
    Patent number: 9650036
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of an engine are presented. In one example, a position of a throttle is adjusted along with other actuators to improve engine starting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Dennis Craig Reed, Adam Nathan Banker, David Oshinsky
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
    Publication number: 20170122229
    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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MITIGATE THROTTLE DEGRADATION
    Publication number: 20170122241
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operating an engine that includes an electrically operated throttle are disclosed. In one example, mitigating actions are taken in response to degradation of the electrically operated throttle so that the engine may be operated in a way that allows a driver to reach a service area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Method and system for improving vehicle launch
    Patent number: 9637105
    Abstract: A method and a system for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a clutch is operated while a vehicle is stopped and while a vehicle brake is applied to determine a clutch torque transfer function. The approach may improve vehicle launch after an engine stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, David Oshinsky, Dennis Craig Reed, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Methods and system for determining compressor recirculation valve sludge
    Patent number: 9631564
    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: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Methods and systems for conditionally entering a driveline sailing mode
    Patent number: 9610935
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a driveline may selectively enter a sailing mode to provide quick driveline torque response with reduced impact on fuel economy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Craig Reed, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Adam Nathan Banker, Seung-Hoon Lee
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM TO OPERATE A COMPRESSOR FOR AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20170067393
    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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM TO REDUCE CHARGE AIR COOLER CONDENSATION
    Publication number: 20170051659
    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: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh
  • METHOD FOR STARTING AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20170022954
    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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Clutch stroke adaptation on engine shutdown
    Patent number: 9545908
    Abstract: A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, controlling a transmission system of a vehicle by positioning a disconnect clutch at its stroke point in response to a commanded engine shutdown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Adam Nathan Banker, Dennis Craig Reed
  • Non-intrusive exhaust gas sensor monitoring
    Patent number: 9541469
    Abstract: A method for monitoring an exhaust gas sensor coupled in an engine exhaust is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises indicating exhaust gas sensor degradation based on a time delay and line length of each sample of a set of exhaust gas sensor responses collected during a commanded change in air-fuel ratio. In this way, the exhaust gas sensor may be monitored utilizing robust parameters in a non-intrusive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Uhrich, Adam Nathan Banker, James Michael Kerns, Imad Hassan Makki
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CBV DIAGNOSTICS
    Publication number: 20170002762
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing compressor bypass valve degradation. In one example, a method may include indicating degradation of a compressor bypass valve coupled in a compressor bypass based on intake aircharge temperature measured upstream of a compressor inlet via an air charge temperature sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2016
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker