Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Jacob

Jeffrey Jacob 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).

  • KNOCK SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTION OF COMPONENT CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20160312716
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a signal representative of an engine vibration transmitted via a knock sensor, wherein the knock sensor is disposed in an engine. The method additionally includes deriving an engine condition during operation of the engine. The method further includes correlating the engine condition to the signal via a lookup table, wherein the lookup table comprises at least a first column, and a second column, wherein the first column is representative of a knock sensor time window, and the second column is representative of a position range of a component of the engine, and communicating the engine condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • Obstruction Lighting System Configured to Emit Visible and Infrared Light
    Publication number: 20160304215
    Abstract: A lighting system includes a first light assembly that is configured to emit light periodically. The lighting system further includes a second light assembly that is spaced apart from the first light assembly, the second light assembly also being configured to emit light periodically. The periodic light emitted by the first and second light assemblies is synchronized such that the first and second light assemblies operate in unison to form a single light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Hughey & Phillips, LLC
    Inventors: Steven V. Ricca, Lon E. Rhoades, Jeffrey A. Jacobs, Richard C. Mula, Brian J. Hockensmith, Michael A. Forhan
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING A TIME OF AN ENGINE EVENT
    Publication number: 20160298537
    Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating when an engine event occurs is described. The system includes a controller configured to receive a first signal from at least one knock sensor coupled to a combustion engine, receive a second signal from at least one engine crankshaft sensor coupled to the combustion engine, transform the first and second signals into a plurality of feature vectors using a multivariate transformation algorithm, determine an expected window of an engine event with a statistical model, center a segment of the plurality of feature vectors around the expected window, estimate, using the statistical algorithm, a time in the expected window corresponding to when the engine event occurred, and adjust operation of the combustion engine based on the time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Brett Alexander Matthews, Jeffrey Jacob Bizub, Iyad Batal, Frederick Wilson Wheeler
  • GRAFTED POLYMER COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20160289364
    Abstract: A grafted polymer derived from the free radical reaction of a polymer, a reactive low molecular weight polymer and optionally an ethylenically unsaturated reactive monomer is provided. The grafted polymer compositions may be produced using melt processing techniques, such as reactive extrusion. Composite compositions including the grafted polymer product, a host polymer, and a cellulosic filler are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: SACO AEI Polymers, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Ross, Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Neil R. Granlund, David Geraint Roberts
  • KNOCK SENSOR NETWORK SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING NOISES
    Publication number: 20160290884
    Abstract: A method of analyzing a noise signal includes receiving, via a local engine control unit (ECU), a noise signal sensed by a knock sensor disposed in a reciprocating device. The method further includes processing the noise signal via at least one of the local ECU, a remote ECU, or an external system. The processing includes preconditioning the noise signal to derive a preconditioned noise signal, and applying an ADSR envelope to the preconditioned noise signal. The processing additionally includes extracting tonal information from the preconditioned noise signal and creating a fingerprint of the noise signal based on the ADSR envelope, the tonal information, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING AN ENGINE EVENT
    Publication number: 20160281617
    Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating an engine event location are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a controller is configured to receive a signal from at least one knock sensor coupled to a reciprocating engine, transform the signal, using a multivariate transformation algorithm, into a power spectral density, transform the power spectral density into a plurality of feature vectors using predictive frequency bands, predict the engine event location using at least the plurality of feature vectors and a predictive model, and adjust operation of the reciprocating engine based on the engine event location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Iyad Batal, Jeffrey Jacob Bizub, Brett Alexander Matthews
  • JOINT TIME-FREQUENCY AND WAVELET ANALYSIS OF KNOCK SENSOR SIGNAL
    Publication number: 20160265453
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a noise signal sensed by a knock sensor disposed in or proximate to a combustion chamber of a combustion engine, preconditioning the noise signal to generate a preconditioned noise signal, and process the preconditioned noise signal to determine a location, a time, or a combination thereof, of a peak firing pressure in the combustion chamber of the combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DISTINGUISH ENGINE KNOCK FROM PISTON SLAP
    Publication number: 20160265454
    Abstract: A method of distinguishing piston slap from engine knock in a reciprocating device includes obtaining a fundamental frequency of a cylinder, the cylinder having a thrust face and an anti-thrust face, receiving a first signal from a first knock sensor mounted on the cylinder, and identifying piston slap by evaluating whether a first plurality of amplitudes of the first signal at the fundamental frequency and one or more harmonic frequencies of the fundamental frequency exceed a piston slap threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO DERIVE HEALTH OF MATING CYLINDER USING KNOCK SENSORS
    Publication number: 20160258378
    Abstract: A method of deriving the health of a first cylinder in a reciprocating device includes receiving a first signal from a first knock sensor in proximity to the first cylinder, receiving a second signal from a second knock sensor in proximity to a second cylinder, processing the first signal and the second signal, and deriving the health of the first cylinder by determining whether the first signal is coherent with the second signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub, Brett Alexander Matthews, Iyad Batal
  • CONSUMABLE FILAMENTS HAVING REVERSIBLE REINFORCEMENT FOR EXTRUSION-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
    Publication number: 20160251486
    Abstract: A consumable assembly for use with an additive manufacturing system to print three-dimensional parts, the consumable assembly including a supply device (e.g., a spool) and a filament supported by the supply device, where the filament has a composition comprising one or more elastomers and one or more reinforcing additives, and a filament geometry configured to be received by a liquefier assembly of the additive manufacturing system. The composition is preferably configured to be thermally and/or chemically modified to reduce its flexural modulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Cernohous, Adam R. Pawloski, Benjamin A. Demuth
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF PEAK FIRING PRESSURE
    Publication number: 20160245215
    Abstract: A method or system to determine peak firing pressure of a cylinder of an engine having a crank shaft. The method includes accessing a knock signal received from a knock sensor of the cylinder. The method includes determining a location of peak firing pressure based at least in part on the knock signal. The location of peak firing pressure is associated with combustion of the engine and corresponds to a time or a crank angle of the crankshaft. The method includes generating an indication of the location of peak firing pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • SIGNAL RECORDING OF KNOCKING CONDITIONS USING A KNOCK SENSOR
    Publication number: 20160245209
    Abstract: A system including a controller. The controller is configured to obtain a signal from a knock sensor coupled to a reciprocating device. The controller is configured to analyze the signal to determine a trigger event occurrence based on the signal having an abnormal signature. The abnormal signature is associated with a knocking of the reciprocating device. The controller is further configured to generate a first audio file of a first audio recording to store in a memory of the controller. The first audio recording provides an indication of the knocking of the reciprocating device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub, John Michael Burant
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO DERIVE ENGINE COMPONENT HEALTH USING TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION IN A KNOCK SENSOR SIGNAL
    Publication number: 20160238478
    Abstract: A method of deriving reciprocating device component health includes receiving a signal from a knock sensor coupled to a reciprocating device, deriving total harmonic distortion (THD) at one or more frequencies, and determining whether the derived THD exceeds a threshold value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO DERIVE KNOCK SENSOR CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20160231190
    Abstract: A method of diagnosing a knock sensor includes steps of receiving data from the knock sensor, the knock sensor configured to be coupled to an engine, processing the data to derive one or more events from the data, and determining whether the one or more events took place at a known time or a known crank position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OPERATING EVENTS OF AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20160223422
    Abstract: A method of monitoring an operating event of a combustion engine includes receiving a noise signal sensed by a knock sensor disposed in or proximate to the combustion engine, correlating the noise signal with a fingerprint having at least an ADSR envelope indicative of the operating event, and detecting if the operating event has occurred based on the correlating of the noise signal with the fingerprint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING FUEL QUALITY IN AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20160208764
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling a combustion engine. In one embodiment, a system includes a controller configured to control operations of a combustion engine, to receive a signal from at least one knock sensor coupled to the combustion engine, to determine a knock margin value from the signal, and to estimate a fuel quality value of a fuel injected into the combustion engine based at least on a comparison between the knock margin value and a laboratory performance data set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Scott K. Mann, Jeffrey Jacob Bizub, Dennis John Spaulding
  • Sensor for Determining Engine Characteristics
    Publication number: 20160201611
    Abstract: A system includes a turbocharger and at least one sensor disposed adjacent the turbocharger. The at least one sensor is configured to detect one or more resonance frequencies of the turbocharger. The system also includes a controller configured to receive a signal from the at least one sensor representative of the detected one or more resonance frequencies of the turbocharger and to analyze the one or more resonance frequencies to determine one or more characteristics of the turbocharger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • System and Method for Detecting Reciprocating Device Abnormalities Utilizing Standard Quality Control Techniques
    Publication number: 20160195029
    Abstract: A system includes a controller configured to receive a signal acquired by the at least one knock sensor coupled to a reciprocating device, to sample the received signal, to analyze the sampled signal, and to utilize standard quality control (SQC) techniques to perform real-time diagnostics on the reciprocating device based on the analyzed signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOCATING ENGINE NOISE
    Publication number: 20160187220
    Abstract: A system includes a controller configured to receive noise signals acquired by at least two knock sensors of a plurality of knock sensors coupled to a reciprocating device. Each noise signal represents a noise signature of the reciprocating device detected at a respective knock sensor. The controller is also configured to determine a location of a coincident noise within the reciprocating device based at least on the received noise signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub, Mark James Lemke
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS TO CHARACTERIZE NOISES SENSED BY A KNOCK SENSOR
    Publication number: 20160187219
    Abstract: A method of characterizing a noise signal includes receiving a noise signal sensed by a knock sensor coupled to a reciprocating device, preconditioning the noise signal to derive a preconditioned noise signal, applying an ADSR envelope to the preconditioned noise signal, extracting tonal information from the preconditioned noise signal, and creating a fingerprint of the noise signal based on the ADSR envelope, the tonal information, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey Jacob Bizub