Patents by Inventor David Karl Bidner

David Karl Bidner 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 REDUCING FRICTION
    Publication number: 20150218981
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for reducing friction within a transmission and an internal combustion engine including a PCV system. A gaseous fuel source is fluidly coupled to the transmission via a flow control valve and the transmission, in turn, is fluidly coupled to an air inflow line of the PCV system. The flow control valve is configured to control a flow of gaseous fuel into the transmission and there on into the PCV system and crankcase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: David Karl Bidner
  • USAGE STRATEGY FOR MIXED GASOLINE AND CNG FUELED VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20150101566
    Abstract: A method for an engine, comprising: responsive to a pressure in a fuel tank being below a pressure threshold, injecting only a liquid fuel into an engine cylinder, the fuel tank storing the liquid fuel and a pressurized gaseous fuel partially dissolved in the liquid fuel. In this way, the pressurized gaseous fuel may be conserved, thus maintaining a pressure gradient within the fuel system and allowing for judicious use of the pressurized gaseous fuel, for example during cold start conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas G. Leone, Mark Allen Dearth, Joseph Norman Ulrey, David Karl Bidner, Gopichandra Surnilla
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LOW-PRESSURE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION
    Publication number: 20150071759
    Abstract: A method for controlling air flow through a compressor recirculation passage, comprising: during a first condition: reducing air flow through the compressor recirculation passage based on a margin, the margin based on a rate of air flow at a compressor inlet, a rate of air flow through the compressor recirculation passage, and a rate of EGR flow. In this way, the CRV recirculation flow may be controlled to be less than the amount that could potentially backflow into an air filter disposed in the air intake passage, thus preventing EGR contained in the CRV recirculation flow from fouling the air filter with soot, oil and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Julia Helen Buckland
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING FRICTION IN ENGINES
    Publication number: 20150059719
    Abstract: A vehicle system comprises an internal combustion engine including a PCV system fluidly coupled to a gaseous fuel source via a flow control valve. The gaseous fuel source may be fluidly coupled to an air inflow line of the PCV system, and the flow control valve may be configured to control a flow of gaseous fuel into the PCV system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: David Karl Bidner
  • FUEL CONTROL FOR SPARK IGNITED ENGINE HAVING A PARTICULATE FILTER SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150053190
    Abstract: A system for filtering and oxidizing particulate matter produced by a gasoline direct injection engine is disclosed. In one embodiment, engine cylinder air-fuel is adjusted to allow soot to oxidize at an upstream particulate filter while exhaust gases are efficiently processed in a downstream catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Carolyn Parks Hubbard, Robert Walter McCabe, Eva Thanasiu, Jeffrey Scott Hepburn, Helmut Hans Ruhland, Moritz Klaus Springer, Thomas Lorenz, Georg Louven, David Karl Bidner
  • Method for reducing valve recession in gaseous fuel engines
    Patent number: 8950366
    Abstract: A method for operating a condensed natural gas engine, comprising injecting a mass of additive into the engine, the mass of additive a function of a mass-of-soot desired and producing a mass-of-soot during combustion, mass-of-soot produced a function of the mass of additive injected into the engine. By this method additional soot may be produced for heightened lubrication and valve protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Mark Allen Dearth
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING POWER TRAIN AIR RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20140339000
    Abstract: A vehicle system, comprising an internal combustion engine, a transmission enclosed within a transmission case coupled to a gaseous fuel source, the transmission case having an amount of gaseous fuel located therein. Housing the transmission in a case containing low density gaseous fuel reduces the power losses from air resistance and increases fuel efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: David Karl Bidner
  • METHOD FOR REDUCING VALVE RECESSION IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES
    Publication number: 20140331969
    Abstract: An engine system, comprising a metal engine valve with a coating that includes a phosphate, an additive delivery apparatus coupled to one or more engine cylinders, and an additive tank with an amount of additive located coupled to the additive delivery apparatus. The additive may include a chemical that reacts with the valve coating to produce a dry film lubricant that may be periodically injected into the engine chambers to provide valve lubrication and protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Mark Allen Dearth
  • DIRECT INJECTION OF DILUENTS OR SECONDARY FUELS IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES
    Publication number: 20140331642
    Abstract: A method for a turbocharged engine, comprising: during high load conditions, in response to an elevated engine temperature, after port injecting a first quantity of a first gaseous fuel, direct injecting a second quantity of a second, liquid fuel at a first timing that is a function of a desired air-fuel ratio. In this way, engine power may be maximized while simultaneously decreasing the maximum combustion temperature and mitigating engine knock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Allen Dearth, David Karl Bidner, Gopichandra Surnilla, Ross Dykstra Pursifull
  • DIRECT INJECTION OF DILUENTS OR SECONDARY FUELS IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES
    Publication number: 20140331970
    Abstract: A method for operating an engine, comprising port injecting a first quantity of a first gaseous fuel in a cylinder cycle and direct injecting a second quantity of a secondary injectant in the cylinder cycle as a function of a desired air-to-fuel ratio (AFR), the desired AFR based on a temperature of an engine cylinder valve. The desired AFR may be outside the AFR range available during natural gas combustion alone and thus allows for cooler engine operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Mark Allen Dearth, Gopichandra Surnilla
  • DIRECT INJECTION OF DILUENTS OR SECONDARY FUELS IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES
    Publication number: 20140331668
    Abstract: An engine system, comprising a first gaseous fuel source with a first gaseous fuel located therein coupled to one or more engine cylinders and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system with a reform catalyst located therein, the reform catalyst reforming natural gas into a gas with a wider AFR operating range. The engine may thus operate at an AFR that may be outside of that available during natural gas combustion alone to allow for cooler engine operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Mark Allen Dearth
  • METHOD FOR REDUCING VALVE RECESSION IN GASEOUS FUEL ENGINES
    Publication number: 20140331951
    Abstract: A method for operating a condensed natural gas engine, comprising injecting a mass of additive into the engine, the mass of additive a function of a mass-of-soot desired and producing a mass-of-soot during combustion, mass-of-soot produced a function of the mass of additive injected into the engine. By this method additional soot may be produced for heightened lubrication and valve protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Mark Allen Dearth
  • Fuel control for spark ignited engine having a particulate filter system
    Patent number: 8875494
    Abstract: A system for filtering and oxidizing particulate matter produced by a gasoline direct injection engine is disclosed. In one embodiment, engine cylinder air-fuel is adjusted to allow soot to oxidize at an upstream particulate filter while exhaust gases are efficiently processed in a downstream catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Carolyn Parks Hubbard, Robert Walter McCabe, Eva Thanasiu, Jeffrey Scott Hepburn, Helmut Hans Ruhland, Moritz Klaus Springer, Thomas Lorenz, Georg Louven, David Karl Bidner
  • EXHAUST LEAKAGE MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20140298800
    Abstract: Embodiments may provide an exhaust gas management arrangement for an engine. The exhaust gas management arrangement may include a port disposed to capture an exhaust gas leaked from a movable portion of an exhaust gas flow directing mechanism. The arrangement may also include a passage to direct the leaked exhaust gas to a crankcase of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Christopher House, Chad Stateler
  • Particulate filter regeneration during engine shutdown
    Patent number: 8844272
    Abstract: Various systems and method are described for controlling an engine having an exhaust system which includes a particulate filter. One example method comprises, after shutting down the engine and spinning down the engine to rest, operating a vacuum pump to draw fresh air through the exhaust system to an intake system, and regenerating at least a portion of the particulate filter during the engine rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Ralph Wayne Cunningham, Jeffrey Scott Hepburn
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING ENGINE PISTONS
    Publication number: 20140251240
    Abstract: An engine cooling system and method for operating the engine cooling system is disclosed. In one example, engine oil is sprayed on to a piston via piston cooling jets. The approach judges whether or not to operate the piston cooling jets based on a benefit assessment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Yihua (Eva) Barber
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENGINE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20140200796
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for use of a windshield wiper fluid having a reformulated composition including one or more non-ionic surfactants. The fluid is delivered to the windshield in response to an operator demand for wiping the windshield. The same fluid is also delivered to a cylinder in response to an indication of abnormal cylinder combustion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Ross Dykstra Pursifull, Gopichandra Surnilla, Mark Allen Dearth
  • ENGINE-LUBRICANT OCTANE BOOST TO QUIET SPORADIC PRE-IGNITION
    Publication number: 20140165942
    Abstract: One embodiment provides an engine lubricant having an engine oil and an additive dissolved in the engine oil in an amount effective to quiet pre-ignition or knock due to ingress of the lubricant into a combustion chamber of an engine. The additive has a saturated vapor pressure less than 300 Torr at 370 Kelvin, and yields only volatile combustion products. Another embodiment provides a method to quiet pre-ignition or knock due to ingress of engine lubricant into a combustion chamber of an engine, based on adding into the engine lubricant an aromatic, nitrogen-containing compound having a saturated vapor pressure less than 300 Torr at 370 Kelvin, and yielding only volatile combustion products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, Mark Allen Dearth
  • Variable oil pump diagnostic
    Patent number: 8739746
    Abstract: Embodiments for indicating degradation of a piston-cooling jet system are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises indicating degradation of a piston-cooling jet system in response to a relationship between engine speed and oil pressure at maximum oil pump displacement conditions. In this way, engine operation may be adjusted in response to an indicated degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: David Karl Bidner, John Eric Rollinger, John Smiley, Ed Badillo
  • Oil pressure modification for variable cam timing
    Patent number: 8714123
    Abstract: Systems and methods for modifying oil pressure for a variable cam timing system are provided. In one example approach, a method comprises, in response to an operating condition, adjusting a valve coupled to a hydraulic variable camshaft timing actuator to initiate camshaft phasing and adjusting an oil pressure supplied to the valve based on a camshaft phaser position. If a camshaft phaser locking pin is in a home position, the method may further comprise reducing the oil pressure supplied to the valve for a predetermined time interval to a threshold amount to unlock the locking pin but not move the camshaft phaser and then increasing the oil pressure supplied to the valve to move the camshaft phaser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Eric Rollinger, Mohammad Farid, David Karl Bidner