Patents by Inventor Henry W. Patterson

Henry W. Patterson 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).

  • Method and system for regenerating a particulate filter
    Patent number: 9394837
    Abstract: An engine system and method for operating an engine that includes a particulate filter is described. In one example, spark delivery to one or more engine cylinders is ceased while fuel is continued to be injected to the one or more cylinders to improve particulate filter regeneration. The system and method may be particularly beneficial for direct injection turbocharged engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Norman Ulrey, Adam Nathan Banker, William Charles Ruona, Henry W. Patterson
  • Method and system for controlling a turbocharger compressor bypass
    Patent number: 8661814
    Abstract: A turbocharger compressor bypass valve is disclosed. In one example, the compressor bypass valve operates inversely proportional to engine throttle operation. The approach may simplify compressor bypass valve control and reduced engine system complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Norman Ulrey, Keith Michael Plagens, Henry W. Patterson
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REGENERATING A PARTICULATE FILTER
    Publication number: 20140041362
    Abstract: An engine system and method for operating an engine that includes a particulate filter is described. In one example, spark delivery to one or more engine cylinders is ceased while fuel is continued to be injected to the one or more cylinders to improve particulate filter regeneration. The system and method may be particularly beneficial for direct injection turbocharged engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Norman Ulrey, Adam Nathan Banker, William Charles Ruona, Henry W. Patterson
  • Method for starting an engine
    Patent number: 8442748
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method disengages a starter in response to a first predicted combustion in a cylinder of the engine. The method may reduce one-way clutch degradation of a starter. Further, the method may reduce current consumption during engine starting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Henry W. Patterson, Alex O'Connor Gibson, David Oshinsky, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Xiangying Liu
  • Methods and systems for assisted direct start control
    Patent number: 8355860
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively deactivated during engine idle-stop conditions. One example method includes, during a first condition, engaging an engine starter, without applying a starter current, to the deactivated rotating engine after the engine speed drops below a threshold speed. The method further includes, during a second condition, engaging the starter and adjusting a starter motor switch to apply a starter braking torque to the rotating engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Xiangying Liu, Henry W. Patterson, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • Method and System for Controlling a Turbocharger Compressor Bypass
    Publication number: 20120291432
    Abstract: A turbocharger compressor bypass valve is disclosed. In one example, the compressor bypass valve operates inversely proportional to engine throttle operation. The approach may simplify compressor bypass valve control and reduced engine system complexity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Norman Ulrey, Keith Michael Plagens, Henry W. Patterson
  • METHOD FOR STARTING AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20120245831
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method disengages a starter in response to a first predicted combustion in a cylinder of the engine. The method may reduce one-way clutch degradation of a starter. Further, the method may reduce current consumption during engine starting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Henry W. Patterson, Alex O`Connor Gibson, David Oshinsky, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Xiangying Liu
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSISTED DIRECT START CONTROL
    Publication number: 20120185158
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively deactivated during engine idle-stop conditions. One example method includes, during a first condition, engaging an engine starter, without applying a starter current, to the deactivated rotating engine after the engine speed drops below a threshold speed. The method further includes, during a second condition, engaging the starter and adjusting a starter motor switch to apply a starter braking torque to the rotating engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Xiangying Liu, Henry W. Patterson, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • Method for starting an engine
    Patent number: 8195380
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method disengages a starter in response to a first predicted combustion in a cylinder of the engine. The method may reduce one-way clutch degradation of a starter. Further, the method may reduce current consumption during engine starting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Henry W. Patterson, Alex O'Connor Gibson, David Oshinsky, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Xiangying Liu
  • Methods and systems for assisted direct start control
    Patent number: 8141534
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively deactivated during engine idle-stop conditions. One example method includes, during a first condition, engaging an engine starter, without applying a starter current, to the deactivated rotating engine after the engine speed drops below a threshold speed. The method further includes, during a second condition, engaging the starter and adjusting a starter motor switch to apply a starter braking torque to the rotating engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Xiangying Liu, Henry W. Patterson, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • Method for starting an engine
    Patent number: 8136497
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method skips combustion in at least one cylinder, according to the engine combustion order, to control engine speed when an engine is automatically restarted. The skipped combustion event may be related to a level of IMEP when combustion in a cylinder occurs under an operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Henry W. Patterson
  • METHOD FOR STARTING AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20110232596
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method disengages a starter in response to a first predicted combustion in a cylinder of the engine. The method may reduce one-way clutch degradation of a starter. Further, the method may reduce current consumption during engine starting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Henry W. Patterson, Alex O'Connor Gibson, David Oshinsky, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Xiangying Liu
  • METHOD FOR STARTING AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20110202262
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method skips combustion in at least one cylinder, according to the engine combustion order, to control engine speed when an engine is automatically restarted. The skipped combustion event may be related to a level of IMEP when combustion in a cylinder occurs under an operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Henry W. Patterson
  • Method for starting an engine
    Patent number: 7962278
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method disengages a starter in response to a first predicted combustion in a cylinder of the engine. The method may reduce one-way clutch degradation of a starter. Further, the method may reduce current consumption during engine starting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Henry W. Patterson, Alex O'Connor Gibson, David Oshinsky, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Xiangying Liu
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSISTED DIRECT START CONTROL
    Publication number: 20110132308
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling a vehicle system including an engine that is selectively deactivated during engine idle-stop conditions. One example method includes, during a first condition, engaging an engine starter, without applying a starter current, to the deactivated rotating engine after the engine speed drops below a threshold speed. The method further includes, during a second condition, engaging the starter and adjusting a starter motor switch to apply a starter braking torque to the rotating engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Xiangying Liu, Henry W. Patterson, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • METHOD FOR STARTING AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20110132307
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method disengages a starter in response to a first predicted combustion in a cylinder of the engine. The method may reduce one-way clutch degradation of a starter. Further, the method may reduce current consumption during engine starting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Henry W. Patterson, Alex O`Connor Gibson, David Oshinsky, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Xiangying Liu
  • Method for starting an engine
    Patent number: 7931002
    Abstract: A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method skips combustion in at least one cylinder, according to the engine combustion order, to control engine speed when an engine is automatically restarted. The skipped combustion event may be related to a level of IMEP when combustion in a cylinder occurs under an operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Henry W. Patterson