Patents by Inventor Rocco Bellino

Rocco Bellino 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 apparatus for inferring engine torque
    Patent number: 5241855
    Abstract: A method of inferring and predicting engine torque uses a function of a speed/load table, air/fuel ratio and spark advance. The effects of the magnitudes of engine spark retard, rich or lean air/fuel ratios and exhaust gas recirculation are accounted for using a series of multipliers. Friction torque is accounted for through a speed/air charge table look-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Cullen, James M. Kindree, Bruce J. Palansky, Rocco Bellino, Joseph N. Ulrey