Patents by Inventor Gang Song

Gang Song 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).

  • Patent number: 7565899
    Abstract: A method of control fueling of a cylinder in an internal combustion engine, the cylinder having at least two intake valves, the method comprising of operating in a first mode with one active intake valve and one inactive intake valve during a cycle of the cylinder operating in a second mode with two active intake valves during a cycle of the cylinder and adjusting a fuel injection from an injector configured to deliver fuel through at least the two intake valves, where the fuel injection adjustment is responsive to a transition in modes and based on whether the transition is from the first mode to the second mode, or from the second mode to the first mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, Gang Song, John Ottavio Michelini
  • Publication number: 20090090318
    Abstract: A method for controlling the air-fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine operating with alternating intake valves is presented. According to the method, engine air-fuel ratio can be adjusted by changing valve timings or fuel during a cylinder cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Alexander O'Connor Gibson, Ilya Vladimir Kolmanovsky, John Ottavio Michelini, Gang Song
  • Publication number: 20090087421
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the biotechnology field, more particularly, to novel recombinant staphylokinase (RGD/KGD-Sak) derivatives and the preparation the thereof. The derivatives, have a low polymerizing ability, low immunogenicity and a bifunctionality of thrombolytics and anticoagulant. Based on the line, structural analysis of the monomer and dimer of recombinant staphylokinases and their biochemical properties, we designed two novel bifunctional staphylokinase molecular structures. Mutant genes were constructed by PCR site-directed mutagenesis which were then recombined with a prokaryotic vector and used to transform E. coli. Engineered strains with a high expression level were selected by screening and propagated by fermentation, followed by disruption of the cells, centrifugation to collect inclusion bodies, renaturation, and purification of RGD/KGD-SAK through a two-step method. After lyophilized, the polymerizing ability and immunogenicity of the products decreased significantly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: FUDAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Houyan Song, Gang Song
  • Patent number: 7503301
    Abstract: A method for improving engine starting for an engine having a variable event valvetrain is described. According to one aspect of the description, valve timing during a start can be set so that combustion stability and emissions may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nate R. Trask, Gang Song
  • Publication number: 20080308069
    Abstract: A method of control fueling of a cylinder in an internal combustion engine, the cylinder having at least two intake valves, the method comprising of operating in a first mode with one active intake valve and one inactive intake valve during a cycle of the cylinder operating in a second mode with two active intake valves during a cycle of the cylinder and adjusting a fuel injection from an injector configured to deliver fuel through at least the two intake valves, where the fuel injection adjustment is responsive to a transition in modes and based on whether the transition is from the first mode to the second mode, or from the second mode to the first mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, Gang Song, John Ottavio Michelini
  • Patent number: 7426915
    Abstract: A method for controlling an engine to reduce vehicle shuffle mode vibration during mode transition. The engine includes multiple cylinders, each with at least one electrically actuated valve, and the engine operates in a first mode having a first number of firing cylinders and a second mode having a second number of firing cylinders. The method comprises transitioning the engine from operating in the first mode to the second mode; adjusting at least a valve timing or lift of one of a last cylinder to be fired in said first mode and a first cylinder to be fired in said second mode to temporarily adjust a cylinder torque and thereby reduce vehicle shuffle mode vibration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alex Gibson, John O. Michelini, James McCallum, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, Gang Song
  • Patent number: 7407789
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the biotechnology field, more particularly, to novel recombinant staphylokinase (RGD/KGD-Sak) derivatives and the preparation the thereof. The derivatives, have a low polymerizing ability, low immunogenicity and a bifunctionality of thrombolytics and anticoagulant. Based on the trimensional structural analysis of the monomer and dimer of recombinant staphylokinases and their biochemical properties, we designed two novel bifunctional staphylokinase molecular structures. Mutant genes were constructed by PCR site-directed mutagenesis, which were then recombined with a prokaryotic vector and used to transform E. coli. Engineered strains with a high expression level were selected by screening and propagated by fermentation, followed by disruption of the cells, centrifugation to collect inclusion bodies, renaturation, and purification of RGD/KGD-SAK through a two-step method. After lyophilized, the polymerizing ability and immunogenicity of the products decreased significantly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Fudan University
    Inventors: Houyan Song, Gang Song
  • Publication number: 20080022957
    Abstract: A method for improving engine starting for an engine having a variable event valvetrain is described. According to one aspect of the description, valve timing during a start can be set so that combustion stability and emissions may be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Nate Trask, Gang Song
  • Patent number: 7296550
    Abstract: A method for improving engine starting for an engine having a variable event valvetrain is described. According to one aspect of the description, valve timing during a start can be set so that combustion stability and emissions may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nate R. Trask, Gang Song
  • Patent number: 7280909
    Abstract: A system and method to control engine valve timing of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled to improve engine fuel economy. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to provide air-fuel charge motion and increase combustion stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John O. Michelini, Nate Trask, Gang Song
  • Publication number: 20070131196
    Abstract: A method for controlling an engine to reduce vehicle shuffle mode vibration during mode transition. The engine includes multiple cylinders, each with at least one electrically actuated valve, and the engine operates in a first mode having a first number of firing cylinders and a second mode having a second number of firing cylinders. The method comprises transitioning the engine from operating in the first mode to the second mode; adjusting at least a valve timing or lift of one of a last cylinder to be fired in said first mode and a first cylinder to be fired in said second mode to temporarily adjust a cylinder torque and thereby reduce vehicle shuffle mode vibration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Alex Gibson, John Michelini, James McCallum, Ilya Kolmanovsky, Gang Song
  • Patent number: 7216640
    Abstract: A method for calculating transient fuel wall wetting characteristics of an operating engine is described. The method accounts for cylinder valve deactivation of cylinders in the engine in calculating the dynamic fueling compensation. In one example, fuel vaporization effects from fuel puddles in deactivated cylinders are considered when calculating the fueling compensation for active cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gang Song, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John Ottavio Michelini, Donald J. Lewis
  • Publication number: 20070056546
    Abstract: A method for improving engine starting for an engine having a variable event valvetrain is described. According to one aspect of the description, valve timing during a start can be set so that combustion stability and emissions may be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Publication date: March 15, 2007
    Inventors: Nate Trask, Gang Song
  • Publication number: 20070017487
    Abstract: A method for calculating transient fuel wall wetting characteristics of an operating engine is described. The method accounts for cylinder valve deactivation of cylinders in the engine in calculating the dynamic fueling compensation. In one example, fuel vaporization effects from fuel puddles in deactivated cylinders are considered when calculating the fueling compensation for active cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Gang Song, Ilya Kolmanovsky, John Michelini, Donald Lewis
  • Patent number: 7156072
    Abstract: An electronic valve actuation system and control method is described. The valve timing is changed between early and late intake valve closing depending on engine operating conditions. Further, valve timing is adjusted to control engine airflow or engine torque. Finally, air-fuel ratio is adjusted based on feedback from an exhaust gas oxygen sensor as well as an estimate of air, fuel, and residual exhausted from cylinders operating with late valve closing (after bottom dead center) timing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gang Song, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John Ottavio Michelini, Alexander O'Connor Gibson, Larry Allen Hardy, Michael John Cullen, Mrdjan J. Jankovic, Xiaoying Zhang
  • Publication number: 20060249108
    Abstract: A system and method to control engine valve timing of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled to improve engine fuel economy. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to provide air-fuel charge motion and increase combustion stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: Donald Lewis, John Michelini, Nate Trask, Gang Song
  • Patent number: 7111593
    Abstract: A method for calculating transient fuel wall wetting characteristics of an operating engine is described. The method accounts for cylinder valve deactivation of cylinders in the engine in calculating the dynamic fueling compensation. In one example, fuel vaporization effects from fuel puddles in deactivated cylinders is considered when calculating the fueling compensation for active cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gang Song, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John Ottavio Michelini, Donald J. Lewis
  • Patent number: 7079935
    Abstract: A system and method to control engine valve timing of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled to improve engine fuel economy. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to provide air-fuel charge motion and increase combustion stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John O. Michelini, Nate Trask, Gang Song
  • Publication number: 20060009902
    Abstract: An electronic valve actuation system and control method is described. The valve timing is changed between early and late intake valve closing depending on engine operating conditions. Further, valve timing is adjusted to control engine airflow or engine torque. Finally, air-fuel ratio is adjusted based on feedback from an exhaust gas oxygen sensor as well as an estimate of air, fuel, and residual exhausted from cylinders operating with late valve closing (after bottom dead center) timing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Gang Song, Ilya Kolmanovsky, John Michelini, Alexander Gibson, Larry Hardy, Michael Cullen, Mrdjan Jankovic, Xiaoying Zhang
  • Patent number: 6959692
    Abstract: An electronic valve actuation system and control method is described. The valve timing is changed between early and late intake valve closing depending on engine operating conditions. Further, valve timing is adjusted to control engine airflow or engine torque. Finally, air-fuel ratio is adjusted based on feedback from an exhaust gas oxygen sensor as well as an estimate of air, fuel, and residual exhausted from cylinders operating with late valve closing (after bottom dead center) timing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2005
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Gang Song, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John Ottavio Michelini, Alexander O'Connor Gibson, Larry Allen Hardy, Michael John Cullen, Xiaoying Zhang, Mrdjan J. Jankovic