Patents by Inventor Gerald W. Rein

Gerald W. Rein 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 of engine speed with automatic transmissions
    Patent number: 4823266
    Abstract: Controlling the speed of an engine used with an automatic transmission to reduce tip in jerk includes determining any difference between transmission gearset speed and engine speed. Engine speed is increased if it is below transmission gearset speed so as to reduce any speed differential between the engine and transmission gearset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Paul A. Baltusis, Lawrence H. Buch, Richard S. Holcomb, Leonard J. Kurdziel, Gerald W. Rein