Patents by Inventor Kristofor Robert Norman
Kristofor Robert Norman 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: 11719140Abstract: A crankcase ventilation system is disclosed that includes a PCV valve, a spigot and a tube connector. The PCV valve is enclosed in a module housing that encloses a plunger, and a spring. The module housing defines an inlet opening, and an outlet opening and is assembled inside an engine component. The spigot is attached to an outer surface of the engine and is in fluid communication with the PCV valve through the outlet opening. The tube connector is in fluid communication with the tube connector and the PCV valve. An intake manifold of the engine provides vacuum to the PCV valve, through the tube, the tube connector and the spigot. If one of the tube, tube connector, or spigot is detached from the engine, the PCV valve is retained in the engine and is held closed by the spring biasing the plunger against the inlet opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Christopher Palazzolo, Erzabeth J. Holcombe, Kristofor Robert Norman
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Patent number: 11136997Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger. In one example, a system comprises a compressor housing clamped to a bearing housing via a clamp ring. The clamp ring may be configured to at least partially detach the compressor and allow the compressor to rotate and/or shift in response to a force.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Shawn Kevin Carlisle, Adam Matthew Selthofer, Anthony Morelli, Kristofor Robert Norman, Rick Renwick, Daniel Lawerence Sylvester
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Publication number: 20210025408Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger. In one example, a system comprises a compressor housing clamped to a bearing housing via a clamp ring. The clamp ring may be configured to at least partially detach the compressor and allow the compressor to rotate and/or shift in response to a force.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Shawn Kevin Carlisle, Adam Matthew Selthofer, Anthony Morelli, Kristofor Robert Norman, Rick Renwick, Daniel Lawerence Sylvester
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Patent number: 9752495Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for cleaning out condensate stored at a charge air cooler. In response to increased condensate accumulation at a charge air cooler, airflow through the engine is increased to purge the condensate while an engine actuator is adjusted to maintain engine torque. Combustion stability issues of engine cylinders are addressed by adjusting fueling of each cylinder individually during condensate ingestion.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada
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Patent number: 9650942Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing corrosion of a charge air cooler and preventing engine misfire due to condensate formation. In response to an engine controller determining a condensate forming location within a charge air cooler, a grille shutter system is adjusted, moving the condensate region to a different location in the charge air cooler. Grille shutter orientation may also be controlled in response to vehicle operating conditions and condensate-forming weather conditions.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Daniel Joseph Styles, Kristofor Robert Norman, Chris Paul Glugla, Craig Alan Smith, Joseph Patrick Whitehead
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Publication number: 20170051658Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for cleaning out condensate stored at a charge air cooler. In response to increased condensate accumulation at a charge air cooler, airflow through the engine is increased to purge the condensate while an engine actuator is adjusted to maintain engine torque. Combustion stability issues of engine cylinders are addressed by adjusting fueling of each cylinder individually during condensate ingestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada
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Patent number: 9488152Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for cleaning out condensate stored at a charge air cooler. In response to increased condensate accumulation at a charge air cooler, airflow through the engine is increased to purge the condensate while an engine actuator is adjusted to maintain engine torque. Combustion stability issues of engine cylinders are addressed by adjusting fueling of each cylinder individually during condensate ingestion.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada
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Patent number: 9359941Abstract: Embodiments for controlling condensate in a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, a method for a charge air cooler comprises, responsive to a condensate level in the charge air cooler, increasing boost pressure and maintaining a requested level of torque by routing a portion of air flow exiting the charge air cooler to an intake passage upstream of a compressor. In this way, accumulated condensate in the charge air cooler may be removed while maintaining driver-requested torque.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada
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Patent number: 9222447Abstract: A charge air cooler, a system to control condensation within a plurality of cooling tubes of a charge air cooler, and a method are disclosed. The system includes an air flow control arrangement configured to selectively ensure a flow rate of charge air through each individual cooling tube is either essentially zero or above a predetermined minimum flow rate in accordance with predetermined operating conditions of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Shuya Shark Yamada, Jim Raymond Palm, Kristofor Robert Norman
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Patent number: 9163721Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for performing a multiple gear downshift of a transmission gear by transiently operating in an intermediate gear. In response to air mass flow not reaching a threshold for CAC self-cleansing for a set duration, the transmission gear may be downshifted from a higher gear to an intermediate gear, and then to a requested lower gear. Downshifting through an intermediate gear may also be controlled based on the gear shift request and maximum air mass flow levels for engine misfire.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada
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Patent number: 9127607Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for cleaning out condensate stored at a charge air cooler. In response to increased condensate accumulation at a charge air cooler, airflow through the engine is increased to purge the condensate while an engine actuator is adjusted to maintain engine torque. Combustion stability issues of engine cylinders are addressed by adjusting fueling of each cylinder individually during condensate ingestion.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada, James Matthew Kindree, Claire Steele
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Publication number: 20150226320Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for performing a multiple gear downshift of a transmission gear by transiently operating in an intermediate gear. In response to air mass flow not reaching a threshold for CAC self-cleansing for a set duration, the transmission gear may be downshifted from a higher gear to an intermediate gear, and then to a requested lower gear. Downshifting through an intermediate gear may also be controlled based on the gear shift request and maximum air mass flow levels for engine misfire.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada
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Patent number: 9038607Abstract: An air cooler line is provided. The air cooler lines includes a first air cooler having a plurality of air flow conduits, each of the air flow conduits including an inlet, and a first air flow deflector extending across peripheral portions of the inlets and fixedly coupled to the air flow conduits and a second air cooler having a plurality of air flow conduits, each of the air flow conduits including an inlet, and a second air flow deflector extending across peripheral portions of the inlets and fixedly coupled to the air flow conduits, the second air flow deflector differing in at least one of size and geometry than the first air flow deflector.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada, Jim Raymond Palm, John R. Ladd, Michael Thomas Kramer, Jim Tyler
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Patent number: 9017217Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for performing a multiple gear downshift of a transmission gear by transiently operating in an intermediate gear. In response to air mass flow not reaching a threshold for CAC self-cleansing for a set duration, the transmission gear may be downshifted from a higher gear to an intermediate gear, and then to a requested lower gear. Downshifting through an intermediate gear may also be controlled based on the gear shift request and maximum air mass flow levels for engine misfire.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada
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Publication number: 20140352663Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for cleaning out condensate stored at a charge air cooler. In response to increased condensate accumulation at a charge air cooler, airflow through the engine is increased to purge the condensate while an engine actuator is adjusted to maintain engine torque. Combustion stability issues of engine cylinders are addressed by adjusting fueling of each cylinder individually during condensate ingestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada, James Matthew Kindree, Claire Steele
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Publication number: 20140352661Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for cleaning out condensate stored at a charge air cooler. In response to increased condensate accumulation at a charge air cooler, airflow through the engine is increased to purge the condensate while an engine actuator is adjusted to maintain engine torque. Combustion stability issues of engine cylinders are addressed by adjusting fueling of each cylinder individually during condensate ingestion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Chris Paul Glugla, Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada
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Publication number: 20140216367Abstract: An air cooler line is provided. The air cooler lines includes a first air cooler having a plurality of air flow conduits, each of the air flow conduits including an inlet, and a first air flow deflector extending across peripheral portions of the inlets and fixedly coupled to the air flow conduits and a second air cooler having a plurality of air flow conduits, each of the air flow conduits including an inlet, and a second air flow deflector extending across peripheral portions of the inlets and fixedly coupled to the air flow conduits, the second air flow deflector differing in at least one of size and geometry than the first air flow deflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada, Jim Raymond Palm, John R. Ladd, Michael Thomas Kramer, Jim Tyler
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Publication number: 20140128222Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for performing a multiple gear downshift of a transmission gear by transiently operating in an intermediate gear. In response to air mass flow not reaching a threshold for CAC self-cleansing for a set duration, the transmission gear may be downshifted from a higher gear to an intermediate gear, and then to a requested lower gear. Downshifting through an intermediate gear may also be controlled based on the gear shift request and maximum air mass flow levels for engine misfire.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Kristofor Robert Norman, Shuya Shark Yamada
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Publication number: 20140110488Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing corrosion of a charge air cooler and preventing engine misfire due to condensate formation. In response to a condensate forming region in a charge air cooler, a grille shutter system is adjusted, moving the condensate region to a different location in the charge air cooler. Grille shutter orientation may also be controlled in response to vehicle operating conditions and condensate-forming weather conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Daniel Joseph Styles, Kristofor Robert Norman, Chris Paul Glugla, Craig Alan Smith, Joseph Patrick Whitehead
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Publication number: 20140102424Abstract: Embodiments for controlling condensate in a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, a method for a charge air cooler comprises, responsive to a condensate level in the charge air cooler, increasing boost pressure and maintaining a requested level of torque by routing a portion of air flow exiting the charge air cooler to an intake passage upstream of a compressor. In this way, accumulated condensate in the charge air cooler may be removed while maintaining driver-requested torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Kristofor Robert Norman