Patents by Inventor Diane Darak

Diane Darak 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).

  • Systems and methods for a hydraulically actuated engine valve
    Patent number: 9127624
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for controlling a hydraulically actuated engine valve. In one example, a system includes a hydraulically actuated engine valve and an engine having a first hydraulic system. The system further includes a second hydraulic system, which is separate from the first hydraulic system, and where the second hydraulic system provides fluid pressure to actuate the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Eric David Peters, Nicholas Eric Hansen, Diane Darak
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HYDRAULICALLY ACTUATED ENGINE VALVE
    Publication number: 20130340430
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for controlling a hydraulically actuated engine valve. In one example, a system includes a hydraulically actuated engine valve and an engine having a first hydraulic system. The system further includes a second hydraulic system, which is separate from the first hydraulic system, and where the second hydraulic system provides fluid pressure to actuate the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Eric David PETERS, Nicholas Eric Hansen, Diane Darak