Patents by Inventor Daniel Joseph Rinkevich

Daniel Joseph Rinkevich 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).

  • System and method for operating an engine
    Patent number: 10393058
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operating an engine with different fuels having different cetane levels are described. In one example, start of fuel injection timing for engine cylinders may be adjusted responsive to engine deceleration or combustion phase during engine cranking. The start of fuel injection timing may be retarded for higher cetane fuels and advanced for lower cetane fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Matthew Kurtz, Brien Lloyd Fulton, Daniel Joseph Rinkevich
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20190136791
    Abstract: Methods and systems for operating an engine with different fuels having different cetane levels are described. In one example, start of fuel injection timing for engine cylinders may be adjusted responsive to engine deceleration or combustion phase during engine cranking. The start of fuel injection timing may be retarded for higher cetane fuels and advanced for lower cetane fuels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2017
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Matthew Kurtz, Brien Lloyd Fulton, Daniel Joseph Rinkevich
  • Exhaust gas recirculation system with a NOsensor
    Patent number: 8931461
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are described for operating an engine system having a sensor coupled to an exhaust gas recirculation system in a motor vehicle. One example method comprises during a first operating condition, directing at least some exhaust gas from an exhaust of the engine through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor to an intake of the engine and, during a second operating condition, directing at least some fresh air through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Charles Weber, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Daniel Joseph Styles, Daniel Joseph Rinkevich
  • EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM WITH A NOx SENSOR
    Publication number: 20140223890
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are described for operating an engine system having a sensor coupled to an exhaust gas recirculation system in a motor vehicle. One example method comprises during a first operating condition, directing at least some exhaust gas from an exhaust of the engine through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor to an intake of the engine and, during a second operating condition, directing at least some fresh air through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Charles Weber, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Daniel Joseph Styles, Daniel Joseph Rinkevich
  • Exhaust gas recirculation system with a NOsensor
    Patent number: 8707935
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are described for operating an engine system having a sensor coupled to an exhaust gas recirculation system in a motor vehicle. One example method comprises during a first operating condition, directing at least some exhaust gas from an exhaust of the engine through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor to an intake of the engine and, during a second operating condition, directing at least some fresh air through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Charles Weber, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Daniel Joseph Styles, Daniel Joseph Rinkevich
  • EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM WITH A NOx SENSOR
    Publication number: 20110094482
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are described for operating an engine system having a sensor coupled to an exhaust gas recirculation system in a motor vehicle. One example method comprises during a first operating condition, directing at least some exhaust gas from an exhaust of the engine through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor to an intake of the engine and, during a second operating condition, directing at least some fresh air through the exhaust gas recirculation system and past the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Dave Charles Weber, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Daniel Joseph Styles, Daniel Joseph Rinkevich