Patents by Inventor Alfonso G. Hysko

Alfonso G. Hysko 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).

  • Dual-clutch transmission thermal management
    Patent number: 8914186
    Abstract: A method of controlling thermal loading in a multi-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that is paired with an internal combustion engine in a vehicle is provided. The method includes detecting operation of the vehicle and ascertaining a degree of thermal loading on the DCT. The method also includes selecting a remedial action corresponding to the ascertained degree of thermal loading. Additionally, the method includes activating the selected remedial action such that the thermal loading on the DCT is reduced. A vehicle having a DCT, an internal combustion engine, and a controller configured to control thermal loading in the DCT is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Xuefeng Tim Tao, John William Boughner, Alfonso G. Hysko, Jonathan P. Kish, Matthew D. Whitton, Fei An, Steven P. Moorman
  • Dual-clutch transmission thermal management
    Patent number: 8827868
    Abstract: A method of cooling a multi-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that is paired with an internal combustion engine in a vehicle includes detecting operation of the vehicle. The method also includes sensing an increase in temperature of a subsystem of the DCT while the vehicle is operating. The method also includes selecting a remedial action in response to the sensed temperature. The method aditionally includes activating the selected remedial action such that the temperature of the subsystem is reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Xuefeng Tim Tao, John William Boughner, Alfonso G. Hysko, Jonathan P. Kish, Matthew D. Whitton, Fei An, Steven P. Moorman
  • Fuel management systems and methods for variable displacement engines
    Patent number: 8630785
    Abstract: A fuel management system includes a pedal resistance determination module and a pedal resistance adjustment module. The pedal resistance determination module determines a desired accelerator pedal resistance based on at least one of engine and transmission operating conditions. The pedal resistance adjustment module adjusts a pedal resistance device based on the desired accelerator pedal resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Inventors: Gerald J. Hysko, Jr., Christopher M. Noel, Alfonso G. Hysko
  • DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION THERMAL MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20130282243
    Abstract: A method of controlling thermal loading in a multi-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that is paired with an internal combustion engine in a vehicle is provided. The method includes detecting operation of the vehicle and ascertaining a degree of thermal loading on the DCT. The method also includes selecting a remedial action corresponding to the ascertained degree of thermal loading. Additionally, the method includes activating the selected remedial action such that the thermal loading on the DCT is reduced. A vehicle having a DCT, an internal combustion engine, and a controller configured to control thermal loading in the DCT is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Xuefeng Tim Tao, John William Boughner, Alfonso G. Hysko, Jonathan P. Kish, Matthew D. Whitton, Fei An, Steven P. Moorman
  • DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION THERMAL MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20130240315
    Abstract: A method of cooling a multi-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) that is paired with an internal combustion engine in a vehicle includes detecting operation of the vehicle. The method also includes sensing an increase in temperature of a subsystem of the DCT while the vehicle is operating. The method also includes selecting a remedial action in response to the sensed temperature. The method aditionally includes activating the selected remedial action such that the temperature of the subsystem is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: XUEFENG TIM TAO, JOHN WILLIAM BOUGHNER, ALFONSO G. HYSKO, JONATHAN P. KISH, MATTHEW D. WHITTON, FEI AN, STEVEN P. MOORMAN
  • FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT ENGINES
    Publication number: 20110130943
    Abstract: A fuel management system includes a pedal resistance determination module and a pedal resistance adjustment module. The pedal resistance determination module determines a desired accelerator pedal resistance based on at least one of engine and transmission operating conditions. The pedal resistance adjustment module adjusts a pedal resistance device based on the desired accelerator pedal resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald J. Hysko, JR., Christopher M. Noel, Alfonso G. Hysko
  • Virtual vehicle transmission test cell
    Patent number: 6754603
    Abstract: The virtual vehicle transmission test cell includes an electric motor which simulates a fuel driven engine, an output motor which simulates the load a transmission experiences in a vehicle, and an environmental element which controls the ambient environment of the transmission and the temperature of the transmission oil within the transmission. The virtual vehicle transmission test cell reduces in-vehicle testing, reduces testing with fuel-driven test cells, and enables development of a transmission design before a corresponding engine is completed and built for testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Marlin R. Turbett, Robert M. Senseney, Steven D. Nash, Michael R. Rosati, David T. Stark, Alfonso G. Hysko, Robert W. Tator, David L. Joseph, Paul A. Piorkowski, Gary L. Stecklein, Matthew S. Castiglione, Joe Steiber, Benjamin A. Treichel, Bapiraju Surampudi
  • Virtual vehicle transmission test cell
    Publication number: 20030167143
    Abstract: The virtual vehicle transmission test cell includes an electric motor which simulates a fuel driven engine, an output motor which simulates the load a transmission experiences in a vehicle, and an environmental element which controls the ambient environment of the transmission and the temperature of the transmission oil within the transmission. The virtual vehicle transmission test cell reduces in-vehicle testing, reduces testing with fuel-driven test cells, and enables development of a transmission design before a corresponding engine is completed and built for testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventors: Marlin R. Turbett, Robert M. Senseney, Steven D. Nash, Michael R. Rosati, David T. Stark, Alfonso G. Hysko, Robert W. Tator, David L. Joseph, Paul A. Piorkowski, Gary L. Stecklein, Matthew S. Castiglione, Joe Steiber, Benjamin A. Treichel, Bapiraju Surampudi