Patents by Inventor Ted Haladyna
Ted Haladyna 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: 10781731Abstract: An exemplary fluid heating method includes, among other things, operating an engine of a vehicle to heat an engine fluid during a drive cycle if the vehicle is in a fluid maintenance mode, and heating the fluid prior to the drive cycle if the vehicle is in the fluid maintenance mode and the vehicle is electrically coupled to a grid power source. An exemplary fluid heating assembly includes, among other things, an engine of an electrified vehicle, and a fluid heater that is activated to heat a fluid of the engine in response to the electrified vehicle being in a fluid maintenance mode when electrically coupled to a grid power source.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2016Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Md Shahnoor Amin, Robert David Hancasky, Erik Dondzila, Ted Haladyna
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Patent number: 10427668Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine and a controller programmed to, responsive to an estimated oil dilution level of the engine exceeding a first threshold, issue commands such that regenerative braking is inhibited to increase a temperature of the engine, and responsive to the estimated oil dilution level falling below the first threshold, discontinue issuing the commands.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Raymond Martin, Kenneth James Miller, Ted Haladyna, Aed M. Dudar, Robert David Hancasky
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Patent number: 10322712Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hybrid powertrain that includes an engine and a motor/generator are described. The systems and methods provide different ways to transition engine operating conditions between two low engine fuel consumption operating regions that are separated by a higher engine fuel consumption operating region. In one example, engine torque is increased at a higher rate in a fuel economy mode to increase an amount of time an engine operates in one of the two low fuel consumption operating regions.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kenneth James Miller, Douglas Raymond Martin, Ted Haladyna
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Publication number: 20180365925Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to determine a unique vehicle identity. The processor is also configured to communicate with a remote database to access a vehicle profile based on the unique identity. The processor is further configured to obtain user-designated refueling preferences from the remote database and apply the refueling preferences to a current refueling transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Justin Reuel BADGER, Ted HALADYNA
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Publication number: 20180273015Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine and a controller programmed to, responsive to an estimated oil dilution level of the engine exceeding a first threshold, issue commands such that regenerative braking is inhibited to increase a temperature of the engine, and responsive to the estimated oil dilution level falling below the first threshold, discontinue issuing the commands.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Douglas Raymond MARTIN, Kenneth James MILLER, Ted HALADYNA, Aed M. DUDAR, Robert David HANCASKY
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Publication number: 20180030865Abstract: An exemplary fluid heating method includes, among other things, operating an engine of a vehicle to heat an engine fluid during a drive cycle if the vehicle is in a fluid maintenance mode, and heating the fluid prior to the drive cycle if the vehicle is in the fluid maintenance mode and the vehicle is electrically coupled to a grid power source. An exemplary fluid heating assembly includes, among other things, an engine of an electrified vehicle, and a fluid heater that is activated to heat a fluid of the engine in response to the electrified vehicle being in a fluid maintenance mode when electrically coupled to a grid power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Md Shahnoor Amin, Robert David Hancasky, Erik Dondzila, Ted Haladyna
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Publication number: 20170241308Abstract: A method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, selectively powering a heating device to augment heating of an engine oil associated with an engine of a vehicle in a manner that influences an oil quality value of the engine oil.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Erik DONDZILA, Ted HALADYNA
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Publication number: 20170225672Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hybrid powertrain that includes an engine and a motor/generator are described. The systems and methods provide different ways to transition engine operating conditions between two low engine fuel consumption operating regions that are separated by a higher engine fuel consumption operating region. In one example, engine torque is increased at a higher rate in a fuel economy mode to increase an amount of time an engine operates in one of the two low fuel consumption operating regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Kenneth James Miller, Douglas Raymond Martin, Ted Haladyna
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Patent number: 9415762Abstract: A method, comprising propelling a vehicle with an engine and a motor starting the engine if energy stored in an energy storage device is greater than an upper threshold level when a contaminant amount in the engine oil is greater than a threshold amount. In this way, it is possible to harmonize fuel degradation along with oil degradation, while still providing efficient vehicle and engine operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: William David Treharne, Sangeetha Sangameswaran, Ted Haladyna
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Patent number: 9403427Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an engine in a hybrid vehicle in response to fuel and water dilution of engine lubricating oil. An engine oil dilution counter may be adjusted based on a number of engine hot starts and duration of engine operation above a threshold temperature. In addition, the counter may be adjusted if the engine is started to deplete stale fuel in the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ted Haladyna, Douglas Raymond Martin, Paul Stephen Bryan
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Patent number: 9296388Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Raymond Martin, Ted Haladyna, Kenneth James Miller, Scott James Thompson
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Patent number: 9242641Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for dynamically allocating engine torque and motor torque in a hybrid vehicle to meet operator torque demand. The allocation is adjusted by constraining the maximum engine torque allowable under selected conditions to provide a better trade-off between performance and fuel economy. A maximum engine torque that provides best fuel economy is learned during engine operation at different engine speed-load conditions based on a deviation in spark retard torque ratio from a threshold ratio as spark timing is moved to MBT.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Raymond Martin, Ted Haladyna, Kenneth James Miller
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Publication number: 20150197241Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Inventors: Douglas Raymond Martin, Ted Haladyna, Kenneth James Miller, Scott James Thompson
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Patent number: 9026292Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling a fuel tank isolation valve coupled to a fuel tank in a vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises, in response to a refuel request, actuating a fuel tank isolation valve to vent a fuel tank for refueling; and, in response to a pressure in the fuel tank below a threshold pressure after a predetermined time duration, discontinuing actuation of the fuel tank isolation valve to seal the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Paul Lindlbauer, Ted Haladyna, William David Treharne
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Patent number: 8989935Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Raymond Martin, Ted Haladyna, Kenneth James Miller, Scott James Thompson
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Publication number: 20150066265Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for dynamically allocating engine torque and motor torque in a hybrid vehicle to meet operator torque demand. The allocation is adjusted by constraining the maximum engine torque allowable under selected conditions to provide a better trade-off between performance and fuel economy. A maximum engine torque that provides best fuel economy is learned during engine operation at different engine speed-load conditions based on a deviation in spark retard torque ratio from a threshold ratio as spark timing is moved to MBT.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Douglas Raymond Martin, Ted Haladyna, Kenneth James Miller
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Publication number: 20150032307Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling a fuel tank isolation valve coupled to a fuel tank in a vehicle are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises, in response to a refuel request, actuating a fuel tank isolation valve to vent a fuel tank for refueling; and, in response to a pressure in the fuel tank below a threshold pressure after a predetermined time duration, discontinuing actuation of the fuel tank isolation valve to seal the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Michael Paul Lindlbauer, Ted Haladyna, William David Treharne
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Publication number: 20140288736Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for extending an engine-off period of a hybrid vehicle while reducing engine cold-start emissions. During an engine pull-up to meet operator demand, the engine is held at a higher power for a longer duration to aggressively heat the exhaust catalyst. Subsequently, the engine is pulled up to a lower power and held at the lower power for shorter bursts of time to activate the exhaust catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Douglas Raymond Martin, Ted Haladyna, Kenneth James Miller, Scott James Thompson
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Publication number: 20140058647Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for operating an engine in a hybrid vehicle in response to fuel and water dilution of engine lubricating oil. An engine oil dilution counter may be adjusted based on a number of engine hot starts and duration of engine operation above a threshold temperature. In addition, the counter may be adjusted if the engine is started to deplete stale fuel in the fuel tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ted Haladyna, Douglas Raymond Martin, Paul Stephen Bryan
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Publication number: 20130268182Abstract: A method, comprising propelling a vehicle with an engine and a motor starting the engine if energy stored in an energy storage device is greater than an upper threshold level when a contaminant amount in the engine oil is greater than a threshold amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: William David Treharne, Sangeetha Sangameswaran, Ted Haladyna