Patents by Inventor James M. Kindree

James M. Kindree 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).

  • Method and system for learning contributions to an engine knock background noise level
    Patent number: 11371447
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for operating an engine that includes a knock control system that may determine contributions of individual noise sources to an engine background noise level. The contributions of the individual noise sources may be the basis for establishing the presence or absence of knock in one or more engine cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Rani Kiwan, Christopher P. Glugla, Mohannad Hakeem, James M. Kindree
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LEARNING CONTRIBUTIONS TO AN ENGINE KNOCK BACKGROUND NOISE LEVEL
    Publication number: 20210115860
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for operating an engine that includes a knock control system that may determine contributions of individual noise sources to an engine background noise level. The contributions of the individual noise sources may be the basis for establishing the presence or absence of knock in one or more engine cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Rani Kiwan, Christopher P. Glugla, Mohannad Hakeem, James M. Kindree
  • Method and system for learning contributions to an engine knock background noise level
    Patent number: 10830163
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for operating an engine that includes a knock control system that may determine contributions of individual noise sources to an engine background noise level. The contributions of the individual noise sources may be the basis for establishing the presence or absence of knock in one or more engine cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Rani Kiwan, Christopher P. Glugla, Mohannad Hakeem, James M. Kindree
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LEARNING CONTRIBUTIONS TO AN ENGINE KNOCK BACKGROUND NOISE LEVEL
    Publication number: 20200072139
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for operating an engine that includes a knock control system that may determine contributions of individual noise sources to an engine background noise level. The contributions of the individual noise sources may be the basis for establishing the presence or absence of knock in one or more engine cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Rani Kiwan, Christopher P. Glugla, Mohannad Hakeem, James M. Kindree
  • Engine operation to estimate and control exhaust catalytic converter temperature
    Patent number: 5303168
    Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine wherein a predicted engine exhaust temperature is used as an input to a microprocessor controlling the engine. Exhaust temperature can be controlled by adjusting engine operation. Exhaust gas recirculation mass flow can be more accurately determined using the predicted engine exhaust temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Cullen, James M. Kindree, Richard L. Wanat
  • Method and apparatus for inferring engine torque
    Patent number: 5241855
    Abstract: A method of inferring and predicting engine torque uses a function of a speed/load table, air/fuel ratio and spark advance. The effects of the magnitudes of engine spark retard, rich or lean air/fuel ratios and exhaust gas recirculation are accounted for using a series of multipliers. Friction torque is accounted for through a speed/air charge table look-up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Cullen, James M. Kindree, Bruce J. Palansky, Rocco Bellino, Joseph N. Ulrey