Patents by Inventor Bruce Colby Anderson

Bruce Colby Anderson 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 systems for selectively adapting engine air flow
    Patent number: 9623866
    Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting an engine air flow transfer function and engine actuators based on the engine air flow transfer function are presented. The system and method may be applied to hybrid powertrains having a capability to estimate engine torque based on operating characteristics of a motor during vehicle operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth James Miller, Douglas Raymond Martin, Bruce Colby Anderson
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELECTIVELY ADAPTING ENGINE AIR FLOW
    Publication number: 20160332617
    Abstract: Systems and methods for adjusting an engine air flow transfer function and engine actuators based on the engine air flow transfer function are presented. The system and method may be applied to hybrid powertrains having a capability to estimate engine torque based on operating characteristics of a motor during vehicle operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Kenneth James Miller, Douglas Raymond Martin, Bruce Colby Anderson
  • Method for adjusting engine air-fuel ratio
    Patent number: 8423270
    Abstract: A method for adjusting an air-fuel ratio of an engine is disclosed. In one example, the engine air-fuel ratio is adjusted in response to a duty cycle and frequency of a post catalyst oxygen sensor. The method may improve catalyst efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Craig Reed, Bruce Colby Anderson
  • Method for Adjusting Engine Air-Fuel Ratio
    Publication number: 20120255281
    Abstract: A method for adjusting an air-fuel ratio of an engine is disclosed. In one example, the engine air-fuel ratio is adjusted in response to a duty cycle and frequency of a post catalyst oxygen sensor. The method may improve catalyst efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Craig Reed, Bruce Colby Anderson
  • Method for adjusting engine air-fuel ratio
    Patent number: 8165787
    Abstract: A method for adjusting an air-fuel ratio of an engine is disclosed. In one example, the engine air-fuel ratio is adjusted in response to a duty cycle and frequency of a post catalyst oxygen sensor. The method may improve catalyst efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Craig Reed, Bruce Colby Anderson
  • Method for Adjusting Engine Air-Fuel Ratio
    Publication number: 20110213547
    Abstract: A method for adjusting an air-fuel ratio of an engine is disclosed. In one example, the engine air-fuel ratio is adjusted in response to a duty cycle and frequency of a post catalyst oxygen sensor. The method may improve catalyst efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Craig Reed, Bruce Colby Anderson