Patents by Inventor Chris David Tiernan

Chris David Tiernan 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).

  • Publication number: 20240063467
    Abstract: A battery pack system includes first and second battery arrays of a traction battery pack and a thermal barrier assembly disposed at least partially between the first and second battery arrays. The thermal barrier assembly is configured to block thermal energy movement from the first battery array to the second battery array, and from the second battery array to the first battery array. The thermal barrier assembly includes a primary attachment portion, a first lip that interfaces with the first array, and a second lip that interfaces with the second array. The system further includes a routable component of the traction battery pack. The routable component is received within a channel of the first lip and a channel of the second lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Ira Jason Goldberg, Nicholas Braeseker, Terri Turmell, Chris David Tiernan
  • Patent number: 10337529
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a compressor of a turbocharger of an engine. In one example, a compressor may include a flow passage and a resonance chamber surrounding the flow passage, with the flow passage fluidly coupled with the resonance chamber by a recirculation passage, a bleed passage, and a plurality of apertures positioned between the recirculation passage and the bleed passage. Flowing fluid from the resonance chamber, through the apertures, and into the flow passage may reduce a noise level of the compressor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ahsanul Karim, Chris David Tiernan, Keith D. Miazgowicz, Timothy J. Knott, Anthony Morelli
  • Publication number: 20170074291
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a compressor of a turbocharger of an engine. In one example, a compressor may include a flow passage and a resonance chamber surrounding the flow passage, with the flow passage fluidly coupled with the resonance chamber by a recirculation passage, a bleed passage, and a plurality of apertures positioned between the recirculation passage and the bleed passage. Flowing fluid from the resonance chamber, through the apertures, and into the flow passage may reduce a noise level of the compressor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Ahsanul Karim, Chris David Tiernan, Keith D. Miazgowicz, Timothy J. Knott, Anthony Morelli
  • Patent number: 9109690
    Abstract: A system for an engine comprising an engine drive system and an oil delivery system is provided. According to one embodiment, the engine drive system includes a chain that engages a plurality of drive sprockets and a chain guide that pivots about a pin. Further, the pin may include an internal oil passage that is in fluidic communication with the oil delivery system. In this way, improved oil lubrication can be provided with simplified structure and manufacturing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Chris David Tiernan, Tom Suchecki
  • Patent number: 8701611
    Abstract: A system for an engine drive that engages a timing band with a camshaft and a crankshaft is provided. The system further includes a coupling device that couples the camshaft to another camshaft that is not engaged with the timing band. The coupling device and the camshafts are in such a configuration that the camshafts rotate in opposing directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Suchecki, Chris David Tiernan
  • Publication number: 20130139773
    Abstract: A system for an engine drive that engages a timing band with a camshaft and a crankshaft is provided. The system further includes a coupling device that couples the camshaft to another camshaft that is not engaged with the timing band. The coupling device and the camshafts are in such a configuration that the camshafts rotate in opposing directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Tom Suchecki, Chris David Tiernan
  • Publication number: 20130109517
    Abstract: A system for an engine comprising an engine drive system and an oil delivery system is provided. According to one embodiment, the engine drive system includes a chain that engages a plurality of drive sprockets and a chain guide that pivots about a pin. Further, the pin may include an internal oil passage that is in fluidic communication with the oil delivery system. In this way, improved oil lubrication can be provided with simplified structure and manufacturing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Chris David Tiernan, Tom Suchecki