Patents by Inventor Christopher Ponter

Christopher Ponter 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).

  • Patent number: 11933213
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for regenerating an after-treatment system of a vehicle. A first operational parameter of a first component of the after-treatment system is monitored and a second operational parameter, different to the first operational parameter, of a second component of the after-treatment system is monitored. It is determined if the first operational parameter of the first component is outside a first threshold range and if the second operational parameter is approaching a second threshold and, in response to the first operational parameter being outside the first threshold range and the second operational parameter being within the second threshold range, a regeneration sequence of the after-treatment system configured to regenerate at least the first component of the after-treatment system is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Cox, Mario Balenović, Christopher Ponter, Larry Rogosin, Craig Peacock
  • Publication number: 20230184153
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for regenerating an after-treatment system of a vehicle. A first operational parameter of a first component of the after-treatment system is monitored and a second operational parameter, different to the first operational parameter, of a second component of the after-treatment system is monitored. It is determined if the first operational parameter of the first component is outside a first threshold range and if the second operational parameter is approaching a second threshold and, in response to the first operational parameter being outside the first threshold range and the second operational parameter being within the second threshold range, a regeneration sequence of the after-treatment system configured to regenerate at least the first component of the after-treatment system is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: David Cox, Mario Balenovic, Christopher Ponter, Larry Rogosin, Craig Peacock
  • Publication number: 20190277319
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a coupling system. In one example, the coupling system is shaped to receive a fastener through complementary first and second bores. The first bore comprising a tapered alignment feature and the second bore comprising a tapered receiving portion to receive the alignment feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Ponter
  • Patent number: 9964020
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a bleed valve assembly for an engine. In one example, a method (or system) may include a fastener comprising a threaded shank received within a bore of the engine, a bleed bore within the fastener, and a bleed plug including a threaded portion received within the bleed bore of the fastener. The bleed plug may include an internal passage extending from one end of the bleed plug and a side port in fluidic communication with the passage so that when the bleed plug is in an open position fluid from an engine fluid chamber may flow through the passage of the bleed plug and out of the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Ponter, Daniel Moll, Les William Routledge
  • Publication number: 20160341103
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a bleed valve assembly for an engine. In one example, a method (or system) may include a fastener comprising a threaded shank received within a bore of the engine, a bleed bore within the fastener, and a bleed plug including a threaded portion received within the bleed bore of the fastener. The bleed plug may include an internal passage extending from one end of the bleed plug and a side port in fluidic communication with the passage so that when the bleed plug is in an open position fluid from an engine fluid chamber may flow through the passage of the bleed plug and out of the port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher Ponter, Daniel Moll, Les William Routledge