Patents by Inventor Adam Nathan Banker

Adam Nathan Banker 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).

  • Methods and system for compensating compressor recirculation sludge
    Patent number: 9528430
    Abstract: Systems and methods for compensating for deposits that may accumulate within a compressor recirculation valve positioned in parallel with a turbocharger compressor are presented. The systems and methods adjust actuators to maintain engine operation such that it may be more difficult for a driver to become aware that a compressor recirculation valve diagnostic is being executed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR BOOST CONTROL
    Publication number: 20160369716
    Abstract: Methods are provided for improving boost pressure control in a boosted engine system. In one example, during a tip-in, an air bypass coupled across an intake compressor of the engine system may be kept open for a predetermined time. Keeping the air bypass open during tip-in enables the compressor to spin faster, and this faster speeds may translate into reaching a desired higher boost when the air bypass is subsequently closed in less time than heretofore possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Methods and system for improving hybrid transmission gear shifting
    Patent number: 9523341
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving transmission gear shifting of a hybrid vehicle are presented. The systems and methods may allow transmission input shaft torque to be lowered to levels where driveline torque disturbances may be reduced even though the driveline has a larger inertia. In one example, driveline torque may be reduced via retarding spark timing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Michael Glenn Fodor, Adam Nathan Banker, Dennis Craig Reed
  • Methods and systems for real-time compressor surge line adaptation
    Patent number: 9506474
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adapting a compressor surge line in real-time. In one example, a method may include retarding a surge line in response to a number of surge events greater than a threshold number of surge events, and advancing the surge line in response to a number of aggressive tip-out events, that do not result in surge, greater than a threshold number of tip-out events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTING
    Publication number: 20160339920
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving shifting of a manual transmission coupled to an engine are presented. In one example, a load provided to the engine is increased in response to a transmission gear upshift so that engine speed may be quickly decreased to synchronize with transmission input speed, thereby allowing quicker manual transmission gear shifts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao
  • Controlling a clutch between an engine and a motor during a shift event in a hybrid vehicle
    Patent number: 9499164
    Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle includes an engine, an electric motor, a transmission gearbox, and a clutch selectively coupling the engine to the electric motor. Engine speed can drop dramatically when operating at high speeds during a scheduled shift event in the gearbox. To reduce the effects felt by the engine speed change, at least one controller is provided and programmed to slip the clutch when locked in response to a drive torque, estimated to be present upon completion of an anticipated shift event, exceeding available negative torque, such as regenerative torque and engine braking torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Felix Nedorezov, Kenneth Jahr, Alexander O'Connor Gibson, Todd McCullough, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Non-intrusive exhaust gas sensor monitoring
    Patent number: 9500151
    Abstract: A method for monitoring an exhaust gas sensor coupled in an engine exhaust is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises indicating exhaust gas sensor degradation based on shape of a distribution of extreme values of a plurality of sets of lambda differentials collected during selected operating conditions. In this way, the exhaust gas sensor may be monitored in a non-intrusive manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hassene Jammoussi, Imad Hassan Makki, Adam Nathan Banker, Michael Casedy
  • Methods and systems for engine starting during a shift
    Patent number: 9499165
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, torque demand of a driveline after a shift is forecast to determine if it is desirable to start the engine early so that engine torque is available after the shift. The approach may improve vehicle torque response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Dennis Craig Reed, Gregory Michael Pietron, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Adam Nathan Banker
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENGINE STOPPING
    Publication number: 20160297427
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is stopped to a desired position via slipping a driveline disconnect clutch so that engine starting may be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Alex O`Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Adam Nathan Banker, David Oshinsky, Dennis Craig Reed
  • System and methods for CBV diagnostics
    Patent number: 9441568
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing compressor bypass valve degradation. In one example, a method may include indicating degradation of a compressor bypass valve coupled in a compressor bypass based on intake aircharge temperature measured upstream of a compressor inlet via an air charge temperature sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENGINE STARTING DURING A SHIFT
    Publication number: 20160236677
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, torque demand of a driveline after a shift is forecast to determine if it is desirable to start the engine early so that engine torque is available after the shift. The approach may improve vehicle torque response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Dennis Craig Reed, Gregory Michael Pietron, Alex O`Connor Gibson, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Non-intrusive exhaust gas sensor monitoring
    Patent number: 9416714
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring an exhaust gas sensor coupled in an engine exhaust are provided. In one example approach, a method comprises indicating exhaust gas sensor degradation based on a downstream exhaust gas sensor responding before the upstream exhaust gas sensor during a commanded change in air-fuel ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael James Uhrich, Adam Nathan Banker, James Michael Kerns, Imad Hassan Makki, Hassene Jammoussi
  • Method and assembly for directing power within an electrified vehicle
    Patent number: 9403528
    Abstract: An exemplary method directing power within an electrified vehicle includes generating electric power with an electric machine of an electrified vehicle. The method directs a first percentage of the electric power to a first use and a second percentage of the electric power to a second use. The method adjusts the first percentage and the second percentage in response to demand for an internal combustion engine of the electrified vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Ming Lang Kuang
  • Method and system for air fuel ratio control and detecting cylinder imbalance
    Patent number: 9399961
    Abstract: Air/fuel imbalance monitoring systems and methods for monitoring air/fuel ratio imbalance of an internal combustion engine are disclosed. In one embodiment, adjusting engine operation responsive to cylinder air/fuel imbalance based on a determined total number of instances where sensed peak-to-peak exhaust air-fuel ratios differentials are less than a threshold normalized to a total number of peak-to-peak oscillations. The approach can be used to indicate air/fuel ratio imbalances between engine cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Allen Lehmen, Douglas James McEwan, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Method and system for regenerating a particulate filter
    Patent number: 9394837
    Abstract: An engine system and method for operating an engine that includes a particulate filter is described. In one example, spark delivery to one or more engine cylinders is ceased while fuel is continued to be injected to the one or more cylinders to improve particulate filter regeneration. The system and method may be particularly beneficial for direct injection turbocharged engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph Norman Ulrey, Adam Nathan Banker, William Charles Ruona, Henry W. Patterson
  • Methods and systems for engine stopping
    Patent number: 9393954
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is stopped to a desired position via slipping a driveline disconnect clutch so that engine starting may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alex O'Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Adam Nathan Banker, David Oshinsky, Dennis Craig Reed
  • Methods and systems for driveline mode transitions
    Patent number: 9393951
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a method for transitioning between regenerative braking and providing positive torque to a driveline is presented. In particular, an electric machine of the hybrid vehicle may be operated in a speed control mode to reduce the possibility of gear lash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Craig Reed, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Adam Nathan Banker, Seung-Hoon Lee
  • Methods and systems for transitioning between braking modes
    Patent number: 9381909
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, a method for transitioning between driveline braking and wheel brakes is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, James William Loch McCallum, David Oshinsky
  • Method and system for improved dilution tolerance
    Patent number: 9371783
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for expediting purging of LP-EGR from an air intake system during conditions of decreasing engine load. During a tip-out, an EGR valve is closed while the engine is shifted to a VDE mode of operation to improve engine tolerance to EGR at lower engine loads and until the EGR is sufficiently purged. A non-VDE mode is resumed if higher engine loads are restored, else, a deceleration fuel shut-off mode is selected if the tip-out continues to zero load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, James Alfred Hilditch, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Adam Nathan Banker, Daniel Joseph Styles
  • METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING COMPRESSOR RECIRCULATION VALVE SLUDGE
    Publication number: 20160169092
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the presence or absence of deposits that may accumulate within a compressor recirculation valve positioned in parallel with a turbocharger compressor are presented. The systems and methods adjust actuators to maintain engine operation such that it may be more difficult for a driver to become aware that a compressor recirculation valve diagnostic is being executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker