Patents by Inventor Fernando F. Pio

Fernando F. Pio 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 STARTING AN ENGINE USING LOW ELECTRIC POWER
    Publication number: 20120024252
    Abstract: A method and a system are provided for starting an engine that is employed for propulsion of a vehicle. The method includes determining that an engine start via a starter is desired, wherein the starter is powered by an energy storage device. The method also includes determining a state of charge of the energy storage device. The method additionally includes commanding the starter to crank the engine at a first predetermined speed, if the energy storage device is at or above a predetermined state of charge and supplying fuel to the engine for a first predetermined number of fueling events. Furthermore, the method includes commanding the starter to crank the engine at a second predetermined speed that is lower than the first predetermined speed and supplying fuel to the engine for a second predetermined number of fueling events, if the energy storage device is below the predetermined state of charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jon C. Miller, Fernando F. Pio, Michael N. Kotsonas, Mark D. Carr, Kevin A. Sherwin