Patents by Inventor Chris C. Ahrns

Chris C. Ahrns 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).

  • Direct manifold boost assist device with throttle body manifold volume isolation
    Patent number: 10550759
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting intake airflow through two parallel induction passages. In response to increased torque demand, intake airflow may be directed through a first induction passage including an exhaust-driven turbocharger compressor and through a second induction passage including an electric compressor. Further, after the turbocharger compressor increases speed, intake airflow may be directed again through the first induction passage to further increase boost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Chris C. Ahrns
  • DIRECT MANIFOLD BOOST ASSIST DEVICE WITH THROTTLE BODY MANIFOLD VOLUME ISOLATION
    Publication number: 20170122191
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting intake airflow through two parallel induction passages. In response to increased torque demand, intake airflow may be directed through a first induction passage including an exhaust-driven turbocharger compressor and through a second induction passage including an electric compressor. Further, after the turbocharger compressor increases speed, intake airflow may be directed again through the first induction passage to further increase boost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Chris C. Ahrns
  • Direct manifold boost assist device with throttle body manifold volume isolation
    Patent number: 9599013
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting intake airflow through two parallel induction passages. In response to increased torque demand, intake airflow may be directed through a first induction passage including an exhaust-driven turbocharger compressor and through a second induction passage including an electric compressor. Further, after the turbocharger compressor increases speed, intake airflow may be directed again through the first induction passage to further increase boost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Chris C. Ahrns
  • Direct manifold boost assist device with throttle body manifold volume isolation
    Patent number: 9359940
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting intake airflow through two induction passages. In response to increased torque demand, intake airflow may be directed through a first induction passage including an exhaust-driven turbocharger compressor and through a second induction passage including an electric compressor. Further, after the turbocharger compressor increases speed, intake airflow may be directed again through the first induction passage to further increase boost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Chris C. Ahrns
  • DIRECT MANIFOLD BOOST ASSIST DEVICE WITH THROTTLE BODY MANIFOLD VOLUME ISOLATION
    Publication number: 20140305413
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting intake airflow through two parallel induction passages. In response to increased torque demand, intake airflow may be directed through a first induction passage including an exhaust-driven turbocharger compressor and through a second induction passage including an electric compressor. Further, after the turbocharger compressor increases speed, intake airflow may be directed again through the first induction passage to further increase boost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Chris C. Ahrns
  • DIRECT MANIFOLD BOOST ASSIST DEVICE WITH THROTTLE BODY MANIFOLD VOLUME ISOLATION
    Publication number: 20140305412
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting intake airflow through two induction passages. In response to increased torque demand, intake airflow may be directed through a first induction passage including an exhaust-driven turbocharger compressor and through a second induction passage including an electric compressor. Further, after the turbocharger compressor increases speed, intake airflow may be directed again through the first induction passage to further increase boost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Chris C. Ahrns