Patents by Inventor Henry Berger
Henry Berger 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).
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Patent number: 11041423Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing a gasoline particulate filter in an engine exhaust passage. A pressure-flow relationship of the filter is learned in a low engine speed and high engine speed range. Degradation of the filter is identified based on a substantial separation between the curve fits at the high and low speed range.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Eric Beatham, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Allen Lehmen, Douglas Martin, Raymond Henry Berger
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Publication number: 20200300148Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for diagnosing a gasoline particulate filter in an engine exhaust passage. A pressure-flow relationship of the filter is learned in a low engine speed and high engine speed range. Degradation of the filter is identified based on a substantial separation between the curve fits at the high and low speed range.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2019Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Eric Beatham, Michiel J. Van Nieuwstadt, Allen Lehmen, Douglas Martin, Raymond Henry Berger
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Patent number: 10761569Abstract: Techniques for layout for a touch input surface are described. Generally, the described techniques enable a touch input surface and/or combination of touch input surfaces to be characterized as a single logical input surface. Based on different contextual factors, the single logical input surface can be divided into different touch input zones that can each receive touch input to invoke a different respective functionality. In at least some implementations, different haptic effects can be output to correspond to different touch input zones.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing LLCInventors: Christian Klein, Roy Henry Berger, Jr.
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Patent number: 10649531Abstract: Techniques for haptic effect on a touch input surface are described. Generally, haptic effects are provided for different user interactions with a touch input surface, such gestures applied to a touch pad and/or a touchscreen to interact with applications, services, system-level functionalities (e.g., operating system user interfaces), and so forth. According to various implementations, haptic effects can be output based on visual and/or functional attributes of a particular device environment, and/or based on attributes of a gesture used to apply touch input.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christian Klein, Roy Henry Berger, Jr.
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Publication number: 20190250666Abstract: Techniques for layout for a touch input surface are described. Generally, the described techniques enable a touch input surface and/or combination of touch input surfaces to be characterized as a single logical input surface. Based on different contextual factors, the single logical input surface can be divided into different touch input zones that can each receive touch input to invoke a different respective functionality. In at least some implementations, different haptic effects can be output to correspond to different touch input zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christian KLEIN, Roy Henry BERGER, JR.
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Publication number: 20190235627Abstract: Techniques for haptic effect on a touch input surface are described. Generally, haptic effects are provided for different user interactions with a touch input surface, such gestures applied to a touch pad and/or a touchscreen to interact with applications, services, system-level functionalities (e.g., operating system user interfaces), and so forth. According to various implementations, haptic effects can be output based on visual and/or functional attributes of a particular device environment, and/or based on attributes of a gesture used to apply touch input.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Christian KLEIN, Roy Henry BERGER, JR.
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Patent number: 8960138Abstract: A dual-crankshaft engine is presented. In one embodiment, the engine includes a first crankshaft and a second crankshaft. The second crankshaft is coupled with the first crankshaft such that the first crankshaft and the second crankshaft are horizontally coplanar. The engine further includes a first piston that is operable to reciprocate in a first horizontal cylinder via coupling with the first crankshaft, and a second piston that is operable to reciprocate in a second horizontal cylinder via coupling with the second crankshaft. The second horizontal cylinder is horizontally collinear with and opposing the first horizontal cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Thomas G. Leone, Alvin Henry Berger
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Patent number: 8806625Abstract: A computer-implemented method for performing security scans may include 1) generating a first hash of a first file, 2) performing a first security scan on the first file, 3) storing the first hash to indicate a result of the first security scan of the first file, 4) identifying a second file and generating a second hash of the second file, 5) determining that the second hash of the second file is equivalent to the first hash of the first file and, in response, determining that the result of the first security scan of the first file applies to the second file, 6) identifying a third file and determining that the third file is volatile, and 7) performing a second security scan on the third file instead of generating a third hash of the third file. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Symantec CorporationInventor: Henry Berger
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Publication number: 20130239930Abstract: A dual-crankshaft engine is presented. In one embodiment, the engine includes a first crankshaft and a second crankshaft. The second crankshaft is coupled with the first crankshaft such that the first crankshaft and the second crankshaft are horizontally coplanar. The engine further includes a first piston that is operable to reciprocate in a first horizontal cylinder via coupling with the first crankshaft, and a second piston that is operable to reciprocate in a second horizontal cylinder via coupling with the second crankshaft. The second horizontal cylinder is horizontally collinear with and opposing the first horizontal cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Thomas G. Leone, Alvin Henry Berger
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Patent number: 8145410Abstract: A system and method for controlling an internal combustion engine operable with a first cylinder firing frequency and a second cylinder firing frequency to reduce or eliminate transmission of torsional vibrations associated with the second cylinder firing frequency to reduce or eliminate constraints on reduced displacement mode operation using a closely coupled drive train component rotating in an opposite direction relative to rotating components of the engine. A close coupling device allows the inertia of the counter-rotating elements to reduce or eliminate the torque reaction of the drivetrain associated with acceleration and deceleration of the engine crankshaft in response to the second cylinder firing frequency in the reduced displacement mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Al Henry Berger, Vince Paul Solferino
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Patent number: 8042504Abstract: An internal combustion engine having two cylinder banks and adjustable camshaft timing is disclosed in which the camshafts in one cylinder bank are adjusted so that there is no net flow from the cylinders to effectively disable the cylinder bank. In particular, exhaust valve timing is advanced so that the maximum valve lift occurs approximately at bottom center between expansion and exhaust strokes and intake valve timing is advanced so that maximum valve lift occurs approximately at bottom center between intake and compression strokes. Also disclosed is an engine in which an intake and an exhaust camshaft on a single bank are coaxial with valve timings adjusted by rotating the inner of the two camshafts with respect to the outer of the two camshafts.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Tecnologies, LLCInventor: Alvin Henry Berger
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Patent number: 8025035Abstract: A device for selectively changing phase relationship between first and second rotating shafts in an internal combustion engine where the first shaft is secured for rotation with a worm carrier assembly and the second shaft is secured for rotation with a worm gear includes first and second worms disposed for rotation within the worm carrier assembly and having torsional preloads with opposite hands of rotation and meshing with the worm gear. An actuator turns the first and second worms in a first direction to advance rotation of the second shaft relative to the first shaft and turns the first and second worms in a second direction to retard rotation of the second shaft relative to the first shaft.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2009Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Alvin Henry Berger
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Patent number: 7985140Abstract: An Oldham-style coupling assembly wherein a driving shaft (12) is rotatably coupled to a driven shaft (32) using a reduced-lash flexible coupling assembly. The coupling assembly includes an intermediate coupling plate (38) stationed between the driven (32) and driving (12) shafts. A driven lug (34) associated with the driven shaft (32) has tapered contact faces (36) and engages a driving slot (40) in the center of the coupling plate (38). Likewise, a pair of diametrically opposed half-lugs (18) associated with the driving shaft (12) engage in respective half slots (42) through a similar tapered interface. Springs (28) backing each of the half lugs (18) establish a continuous axial compression force within the coupling plate (38) to urge seating of the tapered interfaces but without frustrating transverse sliding in the respective slots (40, 42), thereby taking up lash from the system. The lugs (18, 34) are oriented perpendicular relative to each other, so as to simulate a traditional Oldham-style coupling.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventors: Cliff Maki, Alvin Henry Berger
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Patent number: 7891336Abstract: A method adjusts a torque differential between firing cylinders based on engine speed such that greater torque differentials are provided at higher engine speeds. Further, the torque differential may be adjusted based on the firing pattern of the cylinders.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Gopichandra Surnilla, Al Henry Berger, Wan Joe Chen, Christopher House
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Patent number: 7861682Abstract: Systems and methods for managing camshaft dynamic loads associated with actuation of a camshaft-driven auxiliary device in a multiple-cylinder internal combustion engine apply positive and negative torque to the camshaft in a phased relationship relative to actuation of the auxiliary device and optionally relative to actuation of intake or exhaust valves operated by the camshaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Alvin Henry Berger
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Publication number: 20100175648Abstract: A device for selectively changing phase relationship between first and second rotating shafts in an internal combustion engine where the first shaft is secured for rotation with a worm carrier assembly and the second shaft is secured for rotation with a worm gear includes first and second worms disposed for rotation within the worm carrier assembly and having torsional preloads with opposite hands of rotation and meshing with the worm gear. An actuator turns the first and second worms in a first direction to advance rotation of the second shaft relative to the first shaft and turns the first and second worms in a second direction to retard rotation of the second shaft relative to the first shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: Alvin Henry Berger
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Publication number: 20100175645Abstract: An internal combustion engine having two cylinder banks and adjustable camshaft timing is disclosed in which the camshafts in one cylinder bank are adjusted so that there is no net flow from the cylinders to effectively disable the cylinder bank. In particular, exhaust valve timing is advanced so that the maximum valve lift occurs approximately at bottom center between expansion and exhaust strokes and intake valve timing is advanced so that maximum valve lift occurs approximately at bottom center between intake and compression strokes. Also disclosed is an engine in which an intake and an exhaust camshaft on a single bank are coaxial with valve timings adjusted by rotating the inner of the two camshafts with respect to the outer of the two camshafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2009Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Alvin Henry Berger
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Publication number: 20100087260Abstract: An Oldham-style coupling assembly wherein a driving shaft (12) is rotatably coupled to a driven shaft (32) using a reduced-lash flexible coupling assembly. The coupling assembly includes an intermediate coupling plate (38) stationed between the driven (32) and driving (12) shafts. A driven lug (34) associated with the driven shaft (32) has tapered contact faces (36) and engages a driving slot (40) in the center of the coupling plate (38). Likewise, a pair of diametrically opposed half-lugs (18) associated with the driving shaft (12) engage in respective half slots (42) through a similar tapered interface. Springs (28) backing each of the half lugs (18) establish a continuous axial compression force within the coupling plate (38) to urge seating of the tapered interfaces but without frustrating transverse sliding in the respective slots (40, 42), thereby taking up lash from the system. The lugs (18, 34) are oriented perpendicular relative to each other, so as to simulate a traditional Oldham-style coupling.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Cliff Maki, Alvin Henry Berger
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Patent number: 7646357Abstract: A video display system including an electronic sign, a electronic sign control system utilizing a general purpose personal computer, having a video interface card, controlled by clock and command signals from said personal computer, containing a plurality of video and digital input ports and a high speed output port, a transmitter link control card, also under the control of clock and command signals from said personal computer, for transmitting video display, clock, and command signals to a remote data receiver and distributor associated with the electronic sign, which converts said signals into device control signals for controlling individual sign display elements.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 12, 2010Assignee: Daktronics, Inc.Inventors: Brent Henry Berger, Reece Alan Kurtenbach, Daniel Anthony Schulte, Joseph Gerard Schulte, Brett David Wendler
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Patent number: 7533639Abstract: A dual crankshaft internal combustion engine is symmetrically constructed to form a perfectly balanced engine assembly. A first crankshaft, having a first end, a second end, and being formed of a shape and with a torsional flexibility, is housed within a cylinder block and connected to a first series of cooperating pistons and cylinders. A second crankshaft, having a first end and a second end, is formed of substantially the same shape as the first crankshaft and has substantially the same torsional flexibility as the first crankshaft. The second crankshaft is also housed within the cylinder block and connected to a second series of cooperating pistons and cylinders, while being positioned parallel to the first crankshaft, with the first end of the first crankshaft being positioned adjacent to the second end of the second crankshaft.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Al Henry Berger, James R Clarke