Patents by Inventor Adam Michael Christian

Adam Michael Christian 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).

  • Turbocharger compressor inlet flow control
    Patent number: 9243550
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling compressor inlet flow in a turbocharger of an engine are described. In one example, a method for controlling a compressor inlet flow of an engine turbocharger system includes: directing air from a high pressure source to an inlet upstream of a compressor wheel via a conduit coupled to the inlet and the high pressure source, where the conduit is obliquely coupled to the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Keith D. Miazgowicz, Ahsanul Karim, Kevin Payne, Adam Michael Christian
  • TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR INLET FLOW CONTROL
    Publication number: 20130232971
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling compressor inlet flow in a turbocharger of an engine are described. In one example, a method for controlling a compressor inlet flow of an engine turbocharger system comprises: directing air from a high pressure source to an inlet upstream of a compressor wheel via a conduit coupled to the inlet and the high pressure source, where the conduit is obliquely coupled to the inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Keith D. Miazgowicz, Ahsanul Karim, Kevin Payne, Adam Michael Christian
  • System for improving engine performance and emissions
    Patent number: 8417439
    Abstract: A system for improving engine performance and emissions is presented. The system can lower exhaust pressure and improve engine breathing. In one example, exhaust gases are combined to reduce exhaust pressure during exhaust valve overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Michael Christian, Jeff Chester Lyjak, Beth Ann Dalrymple
  • SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND EMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20110139104
    Abstract: A system for improving engine performance and emissions is presented. The system can lower exhaust pressure and improve engine breathing. In one example, exhaust gases are combined to reduce exhaust pressure during exhaust valve overlap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Michael Christian, Jeff Chester Lyjak, Beth Ann Dalrymple