Patents by Inventor Gary Brian Forward

Gary Brian Forward 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).

  • Control method
    Patent number: 6314733
    Abstract: A control method for use in controlling the operation of a turbo-charged engine comprises the steps of: using at least one engine parameter to derive a predicted transient air pressure value; sensing an actual air pressure value using a pressure sensor; and comparing the actual air pressure value with the predicted transient air pressure value to determine a predicted boost pressure error. The boost pressure error may be used in determining whether or not the pressure sensor is operating properly. It may also be used in determining whether the engine is in a transient condition, allowing the improvement in the response of the turbo-charger and this reduces turbo-lag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Lucas Industries plc
    Inventors: Abdolreza Fallahi, Gary Brian Forward