Patents by Inventor Jason Eugene Devries
Jason Eugene Devries 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).
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Patent number: 10006338Abstract: Embodiments for a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises during a first mode, decreasing a volume of a charge air cooler in response to a compressor operation upstream of the charge air cooler. In this way, compressor surge may be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Julia Helen Buckland, Chris Paul Glugla, Robert Andrew Wade, Jason Eugene Devries, Charles A. Cockerill, Gregory Patrick McConville
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Patent number: 9458760Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a compressor recirculation valve in response to condensate forming conditions in a charge air cooler (CAC). In one example, a compressor recirculation valve may be opened in response to an induction pressure greater than a threshold pressure when the induction pressure is greater than required to produce a manifold pressure required for a torque demand. Further, a wastegate may be opened to further reduce the induction pressure during certain driving conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Anthony Morelli, Patrick Matthews, Shuya Shark Yamada, David Bell, Erik Thomas Andersen, Jason Eugene DeVries
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Publication number: 20160047297Abstract: Embodiments for a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises during a first mode, decreasing a volume of a charge air cooler in response to a compressor operation upstream of the charge air cooler. In this way, compressor surge may be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Julia Helen Buckland, Chris Paul Glugla, Robert Andrew Wade, Jason Eugene Devries, Charles A. Cockerill, Gregory Patrick McConville
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Patent number: 9169809Abstract: Embodiments for a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises during a first mode, decreasing a volume of a charge air cooler in response to a compressor operation upstream of the charge air cooler. In this way, compressor surge may be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Julia Helen Buckland, Chris Paul Glugla, Robert Andrew Wade, Jason Eugene Devries, Charles A. Cockerill, Gregory Patrick McConville
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Patent number: 9027531Abstract: A method of operating an engine including varying a level of ignition energy provided to the engine during an engine start is provided. For example, the ignition energy level may be varied responsive to the amount of alcohol in fuel delivered to the engine in order to improve cold engine starting with higher alcohol fuels.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark William Peters, Jason Eugene Devries, John M. Roth, John Hedges
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Patent number: 8978378Abstract: An approach for controlling a turbocharger bypass valve is disclosed. In one example, the turbocharger bypass valve is opened during engine cold start conditions to reduce turbocharger speed. The approach may reduce noise produced by the turbocharger during engine start and warm-up.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Robert Andrew Wade, Fadi Maroun Naddaf, Joseph P. Whitehead, Jason Eugene Devries
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Publication number: 20140325979Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a compressor recirculation valve in response to condensate forming conditions in a charge air cooler (CAC). In one example, a compressor recirculation valve may be opened in response to an induction pressure greater than a threshold pressure when the induction pressure is greater than required to produce a manifold pressure required for a torque demand. Further, a wastegate may be opened to further reduce the induction pressure during certain driving conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Anthony Morelli, Patrick Matthews, Shuya Shark Yamada, David Bell, Erik Thomas Andersen, Jason Eugene DeVries
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Publication number: 20140163846Abstract: A method of operating an engine including varying a level of ignition energy provided to the engine during an engine start is provided. For example, the ignition energy level may be varied responsive to the amount of alcohol in fuel delivered to the engine in order to improve cold engine starting with higher alcohol fuels.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark William Peters, Jason Eugene Devries, John M. Roth, John Hedges
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Publication number: 20140047833Abstract: Embodiments for a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises during a first mode, decreasing a volume of a charge air cooler in response to a compressor operation upstream of the charge air cooler. In this way, compressor surge may be prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: February 20, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Julia Helen Buckland, Chris Paul Glugla, Robert Andrew Wade, Jason Eugene Devries, Charles A. Cockerill, Gregory Patrick McConville
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Patent number: 8584650Abstract: A method of operating an engine including varying a level of ignition energy provided to the engine during an engine start is provided. For example, the ignition energy level may be varied responsive to the amount of alcohol in fuel delivered to the engine in order to improve cold engine starting with higher alcohol fuels.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2007Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark William Peters, Jason Eugene Devries, John M. Roth, John Hedges
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Patent number: 8505296Abstract: A method for controlling engine temperature of an engine with a wide dynamic range is disclosed. In one example, the derivative of an engine temperature is assessed by a controller. The controller may adjust engine actuators to limit engine temperature in response to the derivative.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Benjamin Carl Mukkala, Nathanael David Shaw, Jason Eugene Devries, Brian Michael O'Neil, Michael Joseph Giunta
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Publication number: 20130098032Abstract: An approach for controlling a turbocharger bypass valve is disclosed. In one example, the turbocharger bypass valve is opened during engine cold start conditions to reduce turbocharger speed. The approach may reduce noise produced by the turbocharger during engine start and warm-up.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Robert Andrew Wade, Fadi Maroun Naddaf, Joseph P. Whitehead, Jason Eugene Devries
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Publication number: 20130006487Abstract: A method for controlling engine temperature of an engine with a wide dynamic range is disclosed. In one example, the derivative of an engine temperature is assessed by a controller. The controller may adjust engine actuators to limit engine temperature in response to the derivative.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Benjamin Carl Mukkala, Nathanael David Shaw, Jason Eugene Devries, Brian Michael O'Neil, Michael Joseph Guinta
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Patent number: 8303465Abstract: A method for controlling engine temperature of an engine with a wide dynamic range is disclosed. In one example, the derivative of an engine temperature is assessed by a controller. The controller may adjust engine actuators to limit engine temperature in response to the derivative.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Benjamin Carl Mukkala, Nathanael David Shaw, Jason Eugene Devries, Brian Michael O'Neil, Michael Joseph Guinta
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Patent number: 8191536Abstract: A method of operating the evaporative purge system for an engine of a vehicle propulsion system is provided. In one example, the method provides for charging and purging two fuel vapor canisters independently or at the same time. The method may provide for improved fuel vapor processing under some conditions.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2007Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Jason Eugene Devries, Mark William Peters
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Patent number: 8161732Abstract: A system and method for improving emissions of an engine capable of combusting a multi-component fuel comprised of two or more fuels is presented. According to the method, the passage exhaust gases are processed in said exhaust system is determined in part from the concentration of one component fuel.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Mark William Peters, John M. Roth, Ken O. Jahr, Jason Eugene Devries, John Hedges
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Publication number: 20110100340Abstract: A method for controlling engine temperature of an engine with a wide dynamic range is disclosed. In one example, the derivative of an engine temperature is assessed by a controller. The controller may adjust engine actuators to limit engine temperature in response to the derivative.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Benjamin Carl Mukkala, Nathanael David Shaw, Jason Eugene Devries, Brian Michael O'Neil, Michael Joseph Guinta
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Patent number: 7762241Abstract: Evaporative emissions management for a vehicle having a fuel tank and a low-vacuum internal combustion engine, including hybrid electric vehicles, include first and second canisters with the second canister disposed between the first canister and atmosphere. A refueling valve routes fuel vapors from the fuel storage tank through the first canister, and to the second canister when the first canister becomes saturated, during refueling. Other than during refueling, the refueling valve is closed to route fuel vapors around the first canister and directly into the second canister. First and second purge valves are controlled during canister regeneration or purging so air from atmosphere is routed primarily through the second canister to the engine to purge the second canister before the purge valves are operated to route air from atmosphere through both the second and first canisters to purge the first canister.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2008Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Terry Wayne Childress, Jason Eugene Devries, Mark William Powers, Douglas Joseph Mancini, Eric A. Macke
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Publication number: 20090288645Abstract: Evaporative emissions management for a vehicle having a fuel tank and a low-vacuum internal combustion engine, including hybrid electric vehicles, include first and second canisters with the second canister disposed between the first canister and atmosphere. A refueling valve routes fuel vapors from the fuel storage tank through the first canister, and to the second canister when the first canister becomes saturated, during refueling. Other than during refueling, the refueling valve is closed to route fuel vapors around the first canister and directly into the second canister. First and second purge valves are controlled during canister regeneration or purging so air from atmosphere is routed primarily through the second canister to the engine to purge the second canister before the purge valves are operated to route air from atmosphere through both the second and first canisters to purge the first canister.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2008Publication date: November 26, 2009Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Terry Wayne Childress, Jason Eugene Devries, Mark William Peters, Douglas Joseph Mancini, Eric A. Macke
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Publication number: 20090223206Abstract: A system and method for improving emissions of an engine capable of combusting a multi-component fuel comprised of two or more fuels is presented. According to the method, the passage exhaust gases are processed in said exhaust system is determined in part from the concentration of one component fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Mark William Peters, John M. Roth, Ken O. Jahr, Jason Eugene Devries, John Hedges