Patents by Inventor James Thomas Gooden
James Thomas Gooden 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: 11002179Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling coolant flow through parallel branches of a coolant circuit including an AC condenser and a charge air cooler. Flow is apportioned through each of an air-conditioning condenser, a charge air cooler (CAC), and a transmission oil cooler (TOC) of the coolant circuit to maintain an estimated transmission oil temperature (TOT) below a threshold. The TOT is estimated from a torque converter slip ratio.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: David Karl Bidner, James Thomas Gooden, John Smiley, III, Amey Y. Karnik
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Patent number: 10378421Abstract: A vehicle cooling system includes an internal combustion engine, a transmission having a cooler, a coolant pump, a first coolant loop, a second coolant loop, and a flow regulator. The first coolant loop fluidly connects the coolant pump to the engine and returns to the coolant pump. The second coolant loop fluidly connects the coolant pump to the transmission cooler and returns to the coolant pump, bypassing the engine. The flow regulator is configured to selectively restrict coolant flow through the second coolant loop.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Thomas Gooden, Michael Joseph Giunta, David Curtis Ives
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Publication number: 20180335130Abstract: A transmission oil cooler transfers heat between Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and engine coolant. During initial vehicle warm-up, heat is transferred from the engine coolant to the ATF, assisting the transmission warm-up. A priority valve may limit the flow of coolant to the transmission oil cooler until the coolant temperature is sufficient to ensure adequate cabin heating performance. After both the engine and transmission have reached normal operating temperatures, heat is transferred from the ATF to the engine coolant. An auxiliary radiator pre-cools the engine coolant before it enters transmission oil cooler. This increases the cooling of the ATF and avoids coolant temperature increase during aggressive maneuvers. When the ATF temperature is below a threshold, a coolant control valve diverts coolant around the auxiliary radiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: James Thomas Gooden, Michael Joseph Giunta
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Patent number: 10132403Abstract: A transmission oil cooler transfers heat between Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) and engine coolant. During initial vehicle warm-up, heat is transferred from the engine coolant to the ATF, assisting the transmission warm-up. A priority valve may limit the flow of coolant to the transmission oil cooler until the coolant temperature is sufficient to ensure adequate cabin heating performance. After both the engine and transmission have reached normal operating temperatures, heat is transferred from the ATF to the engine coolant. An auxiliary radiator pre-cools the engine coolant before it enters transmission oil cooler. This increases the cooling of the ATF and avoids coolant temperature increase during aggressive maneuvers. When the ATF temperature is below a threshold, a coolant control valve diverts coolant around the auxiliary radiator.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Thomas Gooden, Michael Joseph Giunta
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Patent number: 10132401Abstract: A thermostatic bypass valve has an intentional flow resistance through a bypass passageway when fluid is at a normal operating temperature. This flow resistance, of between 10 and 20 psi at a flow rate of 10 liters per minute, is achieved by limiting a radial clearance within the bypass passageway to less than 1.0 mm. The flow rate through the bypass passageway is at least half of the flow resistance of the cooler. This bypass flow resistance is beneficial because it limits the flow rate of lubrication fluid during bypass, reducing the parasitic losses of the gearbox.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: James Thomas Gooden
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Patent number: 9976645Abstract: A system for transferring heat between a transmission fluid and a coolant in a transmission, such as in a motor vehicle, includes a transmission pump for circulating the transmission fluid and an oil pan having a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has at least one transmission fluid layer and at least one coolant layer. The heat exchanger is located on a high-pressure side of the transmission pump and is configured to receive a pressurized flow of the transmission fluid from the transmission pump. Preferably, the heat exchanger receives the pressurized flow directly from either the transmission pump or a hydraulic control system.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Thomas Gooden, Antonio Stranges
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Publication number: 20180087452Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for controlling coolant flow through parallel branches of a coolant circuit including an AC condenser and a charge air cooler. Flow is apportioned responsive to an AC head pressure and a CAC temperature to reduce parasitic losses and improve fuel economy. The flow is apportioned via adjustments to a coolant pump output and a proportioning valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: David Karl Bidner, James Thomas Gooden, John Smiley, III, Amey Y. Karnik
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Publication number: 20180017155Abstract: A thermostatic bypass valve has an intentional flow resistance through a bypass passageway when fluid is at a normal operating temperature. This flow resistance, of between 10 and 20 psi at a flow rate of 10 liters per minute, is achieved by limiting a radial clearance within the bypass passageway to less than 1.0 mm. The flow rate through the bypass passageway is at least half of the flow resistance of the cooler. This bypass flow resistance is beneficial because it limits the flow rate of lubrication fluid during bypass, reducing the parasitic losses of the gearbox.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventor: James Thomas Gooden
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Patent number: 9835060Abstract: A thermostatic bypass valve functions to regulate fluid temperature and also to act as a pressure relief valve using a single valve bore. The poppet valve includes a cylinder with a chamber that is thermally immersed in a source passageway such that the valve state is determined by the temperature of the fluid flowing through the source passageway as opposed to the fluid flowing through a return passageway. When the fluid in the source passageway is hot, a poppet is forced against the return passageway side of a valve seat. The poppet may either be rigidly attached to the cylinder or may slide with respect to the cylinder and be forced against the valve seat by a spring. A piston may either be rigidly attached to the housing or may be forced toward the valve seat by a spring.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: James Thomas Gooden
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Patent number: 9366336Abstract: A service warm-up feature warms transmission fluid to normal operating temperature faster than normal idle without requiring continuous technician attention. This facilitates checking the transmission fluid level. The feature increases the warm-up rate by commanding an increased line pressure and an increased idle speed, which causes more heat to be generated as the fluid flows through restrictions at an increased flow rate with an increased pressure drop. The warm-up rate may be further increased by holding the turbine shaft stationary to increase torque converter heat generation. Various precautions prevent accidental vehicle movement.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Thomas Gooden, Leo Joseph Esper
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Publication number: 20160084371Abstract: A service warm-up feature warms transmission fluid to normal operating temperature faster than normal idle without requiring continuous technician attention. This facilitates checking the transmission fluid level. The feature increases the warm-up rate by commanding an increased line pressure and an increased idle speed, which causes more heat to be generated as the fluid flows through restrictions at an increased flow rate with an increased pressure drop. The warm-up rate may be further increased by holding the turbine shaft stationary to increase torque converter heat generation. Various precautions prevent accidental vehicle movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: James Thomas Gooden, Leo Joseph Esper
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Publication number: 20160084142Abstract: A vehicle cooling system includes an internal combustion engine, a transmission having a cooler, a coolant pump, a first coolant loop, a second coolant loop, and a flow regulator. The first coolant loop fluidly connects the coolant pump to the engine and returns to the coolant pump. The second coolant loop fluidly connects the coolant pump to the transmission cooler and returns to the coolant pump, bypassing the engine. The flow regulator is configured to selectively restrict coolant flow through the second coolant loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Inventors: James Thomas GOODEN, Michael Joseph GIUNTA, David Curtis IVES
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Publication number: 20150354692Abstract: A system for transferring heat between a transmission fluid and a coolant in a transmission, such as in a motor vehicle, includes a transmission pump for circulating the transmission fluid and an oil pan having a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger has at least one transmission fluid layer and at least one coolant layer. The heat exchanger is located on a high pressure side of the transmission pump and is configured to receive a pressurized flow of the transmission fluid from the transmission pump. Preferably, the heat exchanger receives the pressurized flow directly from either the transmission pump or a hydraulic control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: James Thomas Gooden, Antonio Stranges
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Publication number: 20150211395Abstract: A thermostatic bypass valve functions to regulate fluid temperature and also to act as a pressure relief valve using a single valve bore. The poppet valve includes a cylinder with a chamber that is thermally immersed in a source passageway such that the valve state is determined by the temperature of the fluid flowing through the source passageway as opposed to the fluid flowing through a return passageway. When the fluid in the source passageway is hot, a poppet is forced against the return passageway side of a valve seat. The poppet may either be rigidly attached to the cylinder or may slide with respect to the cylinder and be forced against the valve seat by a spring. A piston may either be rigidly attached to the housing or may be forced toward the valve seat by a spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventor: James Thomas Gooden
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Patent number: 8991339Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multiple zone vehicle radiator, including: a housing; a first zone included in the housing; a second zone included in the housing; a baffle between the first and second zone, located in an outlet manifold of the housing; and a zone modifier configured to regulate coolant distribution between the first zone and second zone according to predetermined conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Thomas Gooden, Scott Russo, Michael Joseph Giunta
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Patent number: 8965628Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for controlling a flow regulator, such as a diverter valve, that is configured to guide air through a transmission housing before entering an engine intake manifold. In certain arrangements, the flow regulator operates according to predetermined conditions, e.g., meeting an engine intake manifold air temperature threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: John Edward Brevick, Thomas G. Leone, Steven Anatole Frait, Norman Jerry Bird, James Thomas Gooden
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Patent number: 8631772Abstract: A method for controlling the temperature of transmission fluid in a motor vehicle includes operating in an automatic transmission fluid cooling mode, a heater priority mode entered by disabling automatic transmission fluid heating, and an automatic transmission fluid heating mode which includes sending hot engine coolant to a heat exchanger for heating the automatic transmission fluid by transferring heat from the hot engine coolant to the automatic transmission fluid. The method switches to from a heater priority mode to a transmission heating mode base on a number of sensed conditions including sensed automatic fluid transmission temperature. The method also includes an automatic transmission fluid temperature regulating mode including measuring an automatic transmission fluid temperature and switching between the cooling mode and the heating mode based measured temperature.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Thomas Gooden, Jianping Zhang, Steven Keith Plumb, David Spuller
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Publication number: 20130255601Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multiple zone vehicle radiator, including: a housing; a first zone included in the housing; a second zone included in the housing; a baffle between the first and second zone, located in an outlet manifold of the housing; and a zone modifier configured to regulate coolant distribution between the first zone and second zone according to predetermined conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: James Thomas Gooden, Scott Russo, Michael Joseph Giunta
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Patent number: 8434386Abstract: A system for cooling a power transfer unit includes a case enclosing said unit and including an outer surface, a chamber bounded by said outer surface, an inlet for carrying coolant from a source of pressurized coolant into the chamber, and an outlet for carrying coolant from the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Thomas Gooden, Shaun Gordon Knowles, Anthony Paskus, Andrew Christopher Posa
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Patent number: 8409055Abstract: A thermal management system for a vehicle powertrain includes a heater core, a transmission fluid warmer selectively in thermal communication with the heater core, a bypass valve between the heater core and transmission fluid warmer configured to control fluid flow therebetween, a control module configured to control the bypass valve, and a timer linked to the control module configured to delay deactivation of the bypass valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: James Thomas Gooden, Donald Peter Schneider, Kenneth Gerald Brown