Patents by Inventor David Bldner

David Bldner 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 TO OPERATE FUEL CELL IN THE EXHAUST OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20110107740
    Abstract: A method for operating an international combustion engine, the engine also includes a first cylinder, a second cylinder, an exhaust system, and a fuel cell in the exhaust system. The method comprises operating the first cylinder lean to provide air to the fuel cell during at least one condition; and operating the second cylinder rich or stoichiometric to provide torque output and fuel to the fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Shane Elwart, James Kerns, Gopichandra Surnilla, David Bldner