Patents Assigned to Global Technologies LLC
  • Exhaust gas recirculation system with a NOsensor
    Patent number: 8931461
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are described for operating an engine system having a sensor coupled to an exhaust gas recirculation system in a motor vehicle. One example method comprises during a first operating condition, directing at least some exhaust gas from an exhaust of the engine through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor to an intake of the engine and, during a second operating condition, directing at least some fresh air through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Charles Weber, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Daniel Joseph Styles, Daniel Joseph Rinkevich
  • SYSTEM FOR REDUCING ENGINE ROLL
    Publication number: 20150008305
    Abstract: A system for an engine torque support is described comprising a support member connected to a vehicle structure at a first end via a bearing comprising a bearing core surrounded by a bearing bush. The bearing bush has a recess, and the bearing core includes a receiving channel for a connector, a notch extending transversely relative to the receiving channel, and a connection web formed in a plane of the notch creating a first core portion, and a second core portion of the bearing core. The second core portion is spaced apart from the first core portion by the notch, and the second core portion is displaced relative to the first core portion via resilient deformation of the connection web and/or via breaking of the connection web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Loeffelsender, Christoph Meier
  • ENHANCED REGENERATIVE BRAKING CONTROL METHOD FOR BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE BUILD-UP DELAY COMPENSATION
    Publication number: 20150012197
    Abstract: A regenerative braking control method. An illustrative embodiment of the method includes selecting a vehicle speed at onset of transition from regenerative braking to friction braking of a vehicle, comparing the vehicle speed to a threshold value, applying a delayed regenerative braking torque ramp out to a hybrid powertrain and sending an undelayed regenerative braking torque ramp-out signal to a vehicle brake controller without at onset of transition from regenerative braking to friction braking of the vehicle if the vehicle speed falls below the threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Kerem Bayar, Dale Scott Crombez, Jinkoo Lee, John Phillip McCormick
  • CURABLE COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20150011681
    Abstract: A curable epoxy resin formulation useful for making an insulator for a high-voltage gas insulated switchgear, the curable formulation including (A) an epoxy resin composition comprising a mixture of: (A1) at least one solid epoxy resin, (A2) at least one novolac epoxy resin, and (A3) at least one cycloaliphatic epoxy resin; (B) at least one anhydride hardener; (C) at least one filler; and (D) optionally, at least one catalyst or at least one accelerator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ming Lei Ji, Yong-jiang Li, Yi Zhang
  • MICROCAPSULES
    Publication number: 20150011674
    Abstract: A composition is provided, comprising microcapsules, wherein said microcapsules comprise a core and an outer shell, wherein said core comprises one or more water-insoluble compound having melting point above 15° C., and wherein said outer shell comprises one or more amino resin that is a reaction product of reactants comprising (a) one or more monomer polyamine, (b) one or more aldehyde, and (c) one or more compound (c) selected from the group consisting of additive diamines, additive diols, additive amino-alcohols, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Ian A. Tomlinson, Nicole L. Wagner
  • POLYOLEFIN ELASTOMER FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20150010765
    Abstract: Disclosed are olefin block copolymer formulations comprising polyethylene and polypropylene that provide improved adhesion properties to polypropylene while maintaining desired flexural modulus characteristics and are particularly suited for overmolded goods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Munro, Raymond L. Laakso, JR., Lisa S. Madenjian
  • Dynamic headlamp aim buy-off window
    Patent number: 8928869
    Abstract: A method for aiming headlamps on a vehicle achieves a reduced variation in beam heights without making any changes to existing test equipment. A cutoff height of a first headlamp is measured. The first headlamp is adjusted until a first measured cutoff height is within a predetermined range centered on a predetermined fixed height. A cutoff height of a second headlamp is measured. The second headlamp is adjusted until a second measured cutoff height is within the predetermined range centered on the first measured cutoff height.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Albert Ekladyous, John W. Wilds, Arun Kumar, Venkatesan Balaraman, Sleiman N. Abdelnour, Mahendra S. Dassanayake, Candace C. Glasgow
  • Charge air cooler (CAC) corrosion reduction utilizing grille shutters
    Patent number: 8925527
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Joseph Styles, Gopichandra Surnilla
  • Hydraulic suction line
    Patent number: 8925581
    Abstract: A pump suction line assembly includes a sump including a wall formed with a bore and a seat, a tube including an inlet, an outlet, a length connecting the outlet and inlet, and a flange contacting the seat, a housing, a seal fitted in the bore and contacting the flange and the housing, and fasteners that compress the seal, secure the tube to the wall, and secure the sump to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Lev Pekarsky, Vladimir Yasnogorodskiy, Brandon D. Lint, David P. Aeschliman
  • Process and apparatus for recovery of dichlorohydrins via codistillation
    Patent number: 8926916
    Abstract: A process and apparatus for recovering dichlorohydrins from a mixture comprising dichlorohydrins, one or more compounds selected from esters of dichlorohydrins, monochlorohydrins and/or esters thereof, and multihydroxylated-aliphatic hydrocarbon compounds and/or esters thereof, and optionally one or more substances comprising water, chlorinating agents, catalysts and/or esters of catalysts is disclosed. The mixture is stripped to recover dichlorohydrin(s) while distilling or fractionating the mixture to separate a lower boiling fraction comprising dichlorohydrin(s) from the mixture in one step. Advantages include more efficient recovery of dichlorohydrins for a given distillation column, less waste due to avoiding the conditions conducive to the formation of heavy byproducts, and reduced capital investment in recovery equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Danil Tirtowidjojo, Andrei S. Merenov, Christian D. Kneupper, Bruce D. Hook, Anil Mehta
  • Electromagnetic one-way coupling
    Patent number: 8925705
    Abstract: A one-way coupling includes a cam plate including cams, a pocket plate including pockets, struts, each strut located in one of the pockets, and an electromagnet for engaging one of the struts with one of the cams, including a coil, a core and poles that extend from the coil to said strut, a gap between the poles and the pocket plate exceeding a gap between the poles and said strut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis N. Wys, Norman J. Bird
  • Method and system for operating an engine turbocharger
    Patent number: 8925302
    Abstract: A system and method for operating an engine turbocharger is described. In one example, the turbocharger is rotated in different directions in response to operating conditions. The system and method may reduce engine emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: William Charles Ruona, Kevin Durand Byrd, Keith Michael Plagens
  • Isothermal multitube reactors
    Patent number: 8926918
    Abstract: The present invention provides isothermal multitube reactors suitable for the production of chlorinated and/or fluorinated propene and higher alkenes from the reaction of chlorinated and/or fluorinated alkanes and chlorinated and/or fluorinated alkenes. The reactors utilize a feed mixture inlet temperature at least 20° C. different from a desired reaction temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Max Markus Tirtowidjojo, Hua Bai, Debashis Chakraborty, Juergen Eiffler, Heinz Groenewald, Kurt Frederick Hirsekorn, Manfred Kokott, William J. Kruper, Jr., Thomas Ulrich Luebbe, Avani Maulik Patel, Shirley Shaw Sexton, Peter Wenzel, Marcus Wobser
  • Trailer target placement assist system and method
    Patent number: 8930140
    Abstract: A vehicle trailer backup assist system and method includes a hitch angle detection apparatus and a target monitor controller. The target monitor controller processes images acquired of the trailer towed by a towing vehicle to assist with placement of a target on the trailer. The target monitor controller also monitors the target and provides feedback to the user as to proper positioning of the target on the trailer. A target move detection routine detects movement of a target by processing the pixels of the image to determine if a new trailer has been connected. Further, a trailer connection monitoring routine monitors for a changed trailer based on loss of the hitch angle or target for a predetermined time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Roger Arnold Trombley, Christopher Scott Nave, Thomas Edward Pilutti, John Shutko, Shane Elwart, Kenneth Michael Mayer
  • Process and system for producing an oxirane
    Patent number: 8927744
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide processes and systems for the epoxidation of an olefin using a fixed bed reactor. The fixed bed reactor is maintained at a temperature from 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. The processes and systems regulate a superficial liquid velocity of a non-homogeneous reaction mixture and recycled portion of effluent of the fixed bed reactor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Cesar E. Meza, Philip J. Carlberg, Hannah L. Crampton
  • Spark plug degradation detection
    Patent number: 8925531
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for identifying and indicating degradation of an engine cylinder spark plug. In response to a cylinder misfire event during selected engine operating conditions, followed by an occurrence of a threshold number and/or rate of pre-ignition events in the same cylinder, a controller may determine that the spark plug is degraded. The controller may limit combustion in the cylinder in response to the degradation. Additionally, cylinder pre-ignition mitigating steps may be taken.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph Wayne Cunningham, Michael Joseph Zaitz, Ken Jahr, Chris Paul Glugla, Robert Sarow Baskins
  • Toughening agent for epoxy resin compositions
    Patent number: 8927677
    Abstract: A curable epoxy resin composition comprising (a) at least one epoxy resin; (b) at least one curing agent; and (c) at least one high molecular weight poly(propylene oxide) poiyol toughening agent; and a process for preparing the curable epoxy resin composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Radhakrishnan Karunakaran, Rajesh Turakhia
  • Epoxy resin hardener compositions and epoxy resin compositions containing such hardener compositions
    Patent number: 8927663
    Abstract: An epoxy resin hardener composition including a reaction product of (i) a compound having at least one vicinal epoxy group, and (ii) an amino alcohol; an epoxy resin composition including the epoxy resin hardener composition and a compound having at least one vicinal epoxy group; and a powder coating composition including particles of the epoxy resin hardener composition and particles of a compound having at least one vicinal epoxy group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Gan, Carola Rosenthal, Matthieu M. Eckert, Bernhard Kainz, Emile C. Trottier
  • Reinforced frame-to-body attachment
    Patent number: 8925991
    Abstract: A reinforced frame structure for a vehicle is provided. The frame structure includes a frame portion having a first portion and a pair of wall portions extending therefrom. A first reinforcement is rigidly coupled to the wall portions, and the first portion, the wall portions, and first reinforcement combine to define an enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ari Garo Caliskan, John Edward Huber, Michael M Azzouz, Satish Ganti
  • Polyurethane dispersion, method of producing the same, coated articles, and method for coating articles
    Patent number: 8927646
    Abstract: The instant invention is a polyurethane dispersion, method of producing the same, coated articles, and method of coating articles. The polyurethane dispersion according to the instant invention comprises (a) one or more polyurethane units derived from one or more prepolymers, wherein the one or more prepolymers comprise the reaction product of one or more natural oil based polyols dissolved in dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether in the presence of one or more first surfactants with one or more isocyanates; and (b) water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Bedri Erdem, Debkumar Bhattacharjee, Kumar Nanjundiah, John N. Argyropoulos, Michael C. Kaufman, Jihui Guo, Suresh Subramonian