Patents by Inventor Alistair J. F. Ritchie

Alistair J. F. Ritchie 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).

  • Patent number: 4459955
    Abstract: An electronic control system for controlling the output of the fuel pump of a turbo supercharged compression ignition engine has a memory circuit which receives an engine speed signal and a fuel quantity signal and provides a derived air inlet manifold pressure signal for use in the remainder of the control system. The memory circuit stores test data relating to the variation of inlet manifold pressure as a result of varying the engine speed and fuel quantity. This overcomes the need to provide a manifold pressure transducer in an engine installation. A delay circuit is provided to compensate for turbo supercharger lag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1984
    Assignee: Lucas Industries Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Anthony J. Adey, Alistair J. F. Ritchie, Michael J. Wigglesworth