Patents by Inventor Adam Nathan

Adam Nathan 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
    Publication number: 20160169091
    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: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao
  • 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
  • METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING COMPRESSOR RECIRCULATION VALVE OPERATION
    Publication number: 20160169089
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving compressor recirculation valve operation of an engine that includes a compressor are presented. The systems and methods adjust a position of a waste gate while the compressor recirculation valve is operated in a closed loop mode to maintain engine intake manifold throttle inlet pressure during a diagnostic mode to adapt operation of the compressor recirculation valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker, Hamid-Reza Ossareh
  • DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR RECIRCULATION VALVE
    Publication number: 20160160747
    Abstract: Methods are provided for identifying degradation in components of a compressor bypass valve (CBV). One method comprises commanding a periodic signal to the CBV and indicating degradation of a throttle of the CBV based on changes in pressure at an inlet of an intake throttle in response to the periodic signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR REAL-TIME COMPRESSOR SURGE LINE ADAPTATION
    Publication number: 20160160868
    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: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • SLUDGE DETECTION AND COMPENSATION FOR THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE COMPRESSOR RECIRCULATION VALVE
    Publication number: 20160160806
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for improving boost pressure control by adjusting a variable compressor recirculation valve. In one example, a method may include adjusting a position of a continuously variable compressor recirculation valve based on amount of sludge accumulation on the valve. The amount of sludge accumulation may be estimated based on a difference between total intake flow downstream of a compressor recirculation passage outlet but upstream of the passage, and total engine flow entering engine cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Adam Nathan Banker
  • DIAGNOSTIC METHOD FOR A COMPRESSOR RECIRCULATION VALVE
    Publication number: 20160160746
    Abstract: Methods are provided for identifying degradation in components of a compressor recirculation valve (CRV). One method includes differentiating between degradation of a throttle of the CRV and a position sensor of the CRV based on each of a throttle inlet pressure and commanded position of the throttle of the CRV. The method also includes utilizing output from the position sensor of the CRV in response to the commanded position of the throttle of the CRV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Baitao Xiao, Hamid-Reza Ossareh
  • Method and system for adjusting hybrid vehicle driveline torque
    Patent number: 9358974
    Abstract: Methods and systems for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine torque estimate may be adapted in response to a torque converter impeller speed error. The methods and systems may reduce the possibility of driveline torque disturbances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Dennis Craig Reed, David Oshinsky, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Methods and systems for operating a vehicle driveline
    Patent number: 9358972
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is accelerated to a speed of a driveline integrated starter/generator before the engine is coupled to the driveline integrated starter/generator. Further, a driveline disconnect clutch application force is adjusted in response to torque of the driveline integrated starter/generator and a torque converter torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Craig Reed, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Adam Nathan Banker, Seung-Hoon Lee
  • Method and system for operating a hybrid powertrain
    Patent number: 9352737
    Abstract: A method and a system for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, operation of a hybrid driveline is adjusted in response to driving conditions that may cause wheel slip or a stuck vehicle. The approach may reduce driveline wear and improve vehicle drivability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Michael Pietron, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Seung-Hoon Lee, Adam Nathan Banker, James William Loch McCallum, Jeffrey Allen Doering
  • CONTROLLING A CLUTCH BETWEEN AN ENGINE AND A MOTOR DURING A SHIFT EVENT IN A HYBRID VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20160137190
    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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Felix NEDOREZOV, Kenneth JAHR, Alexander O'Connor GIBSON, Todd McCULLOUGH, Adam Nathan BANKER
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CBV DIAGNOSTICS
    Publication number: 20160131065
    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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Hamid-Reza Ossareh, Baitao Xiao, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Methods and systems for providing uniform driveline braking
    Patent number: 9327717
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, negative torque of an electric machine is adjusted to mimic negative torque of an engine during engine braking so that the vehicle may transition from regenerative braking to engine braking in a seamless manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Craig Reed, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Jeffrey Allen Doering, Adam Nathan Banker, Gregory Michael Pietron
  • Systems and methods for improving engine starting
    Patent number: 9327706
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine is rotated to increase pressure within a fuel rail. The engine is rotated without combusting air and fuel within the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Craig Reed, Jeffrey Allen Doering, David Oshinsky, Adam Nathan Banker
  • VIRTUAL REALITY CONTROLLED MOBILE ROBOT
    Publication number: 20160114418
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a portable metal working robot system includes a metal working tool configured to perform a metal working process on one or more metal parts. In addition, the portable metal working robot system includes communication circuitry configured to receive control signals from a control system located remotely from the portable metal working robot system. The portable metal working robot system also includes control circuitry configured to control operational parameters of the portable metal working robot system in accordance with the received control signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jerald Edward Jones, Valerie Lisa Rhoades, Todd Earl Holverson, John Henry Gaffney, III, Mark Dietrich Mann, Adam Nathan Cuneo
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AIR FUEL RATIO CONTROL AND DETECTING CYLINDER IMBALANCE
    Publication number: 20160115879
    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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Allen Lehmen, Douglas James McEwan, Adam Nathan Banker
  • Methods and systems for adjusting driveline operation during an accelerator tip-out
    Patent number: 9321452
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving operation of a hybrid vehicle are presented. In one example, an engine may be operated at an idle speed while a driveline disconnect clutch separating the engine from a driveline is open in response to a reduction in driver demand torque. Engine torque may be applied to the driveline by simply closing the driveline disconnect clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 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 engine starting during a shift
    Patent number: 9322380
    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: February 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Allen Doering, Dennis Craig Reed, Gregory Michael Pietron, Alex O'Connor Gibson, Adam Nathan Banker
  • REDUCED-DISTORTION HYBRID INDUCTION HEATING/WELDING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160105933
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, inductive heating is added to a metal working process, such as a welding process, by an induction heating head. The induction heating head may be adapted specifically for this purpose, and may include one or more coils to direct and place the inductive energy, protective structures, and so forth. Productivity of a welding process may be improved by the application of heat from the induction heating head. The heating is in addition to heat from a welding arc, and may facilitate application of welding wire electrode materials into narrow grooves and gaps, as well as make the processes more amenable to the use of certain compositions of welding wire, shielding gasses, flux materials, and so forth. In addition, distortion and stresses are reduced by the application of the induction heating energy in addition to the welding arc source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Jerald Edward Jones, Valerie Lisa Rhoades, Todd Earl Holverson, Adam Nathan Cuneo, Mark Dietrich Mann
  • HYBRID INDUCTION HEATING/WELDING ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160105935
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, inductive heating is added to a metal working process, such as a welding process, by an induction heating head. The induction heating head may be adapted specifically for this purpose, and may include one or more coils to direct and place the inductive energy, protective structures, and so forth. Productivity of a welding process may be improved by the application of heat from the induction heating head. The heating is in addition to heat from a welding arc, and may facilitate application of welding wire electrode materials into narrow grooves and gaps, as well as make the processes more amenable to the use of certain compositions of welding wire, shielding gasses, flux materials, and so forth. In addition, distortion and stresses are reduced by the application of the induction heating energy in addition to the welding arc source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Jerald Edward Jones, Valerie Lisa Rhoades, Todd Earl Holverson, Adam Nathan Cuneo, Mark Dietrich Mann