Patents by Inventor Ian Grahem Pegg

Ian Grahem Pegg 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).

  • Magnetorheological lubrication of an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 8418671
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for reducing the fuel consumption of an engine, particularly during a cold start or an engine warm-up period. A magnetorheological fluid having a low viscosity is used to lubricate the engine. When viscosity is to be increased, a magnetic field is applied to the magnetorheological fluid. The magnetic field can be selectively applied to electromagnets proximate engine bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Terence Joseph O'Neill, Ian Grahem Pegg
  • Magnetorheological lubrication of an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 8336516
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for reducing the fuel consumption of an engine, particularly during a cold start or an engine warm-up period. A magnetorheological fluid having a low viscosity is used to lubricate the engine. When viscosity is to be increased, a magnetic field is applied to the magnetorheological fluid. The magnetic field can be selectively applied to electromagnets proximate engine bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Terence Joseph O'Neill, Ian Grahem Pegg
  • MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL LUBRICATION OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20100224163
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for reducing the fuel consumption of an engine, particularly during a cold start or an engine warm-up period. A magnetorheological fluid having a low viscosity is used to lubricate the engine. When viscosity is to be increased, a magnetic field is applied to the magnetorheological fluid. The magnetic field can be selectively applied to electromagnets proximate engine bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan Terence Joseph O'Neill, Ian Grahem Pegg