Patents by Inventor John O. Michelini

John O. Michelini 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).

  • Multi-stroke cylinder operation in an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 7334549
    Abstract: A method to control valves during multi-stroke cylinder operation. Valves are controlled to improve emissions and engine torque resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John D. Russell, John O. Michelini
  • Method of torque control for an engine with valves that may be deactivated
    Patent number: 7321821
    Abstract: A method to determine and control engine torque in an internal combustion engine. The method may significantly reduce torque strategy calculations and the calibration complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John O. Michelini
  • Valve control for an engine with electromechanically actuated valves
    Patent number: 7280909
    Abstract: A system and method to control engine valve timing of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled to improve engine fuel economy. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to provide air-fuel charge motion and increase combustion stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John O. Michelini, Nate Trask, Gang Song
  • Valve selection for an engine operating in a multi-stroke cylinder mode
    Patent number: 7255066
    Abstract: A method to control valve patterns in a cylinder operating in a multi-stroke cylinder mode. Valves are controlled to improve drivability and emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John D. Russell, John O. Michelini
  • Electrically actuated valve deactivation in response to vehicle electrical system conditions
    Patent number: 7234435
    Abstract: A method for controlling at least an electrically actuated valve to operate in at least a cylinder of an internal combustion engine, the method comprising deactivating an electrically actuated valve in response to an operating condition of a vehicle electrical system, said electrically actuated valve deactivated in a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John O. Michelini
  • Increased engine braking with adjustable valve timing
    Patent number: 7201140
    Abstract: A system and method for operating at least an intake and exhaust valve in a cylinder with a piston of an engine in a vehicle are described. In one aspect, the method comprises maintaining at least one of the intake and exhaust valves in a closed position during a period. Further, during said period where said at least one valve is in said closed position, the method may also include opening the other of the intake and exhaust valve, then closing the other of the intake and exhaust valve, and then opening the other of the intake and exhaust valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Megli, Alex Gibson, John O. Michelini, Nate Trask
  • Valve control to reduce modal frequencies that may cause vibration
    Patent number: 7140355
    Abstract: A method to reduce chassis vibration in an engine with valves that may be deactivated. Valves are controlled to avoid exciting modal frequencies of mechanical components and systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John O. Michelini, Donald J. Lewis
  • Electromechanically actuated valve control based on a vehicle electrical system
    Patent number: 7128043
    Abstract: A method to control electromechanical valves in an internal combustion engine is presented. Electromechanical valves are controlled to improve the possibility starting an engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John O. Michelini
  • Cylinder and valve mode control for an engine with valves that may be deactivated
    Patent number: 7121262
    Abstract: A method to select cylinder and valve operational modes in an internal combustion engine with valves that may be deactivated. A simplified method to select cylinder and valve modes is presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John O. Michelini, Donald J. Lewis
  • Cylinder and valve mode control for an engine with valves that may be deactivated
    Patent number: 7111612
    Abstract: A method to select cylinder and valve operational modes in an internal combustion engine with valves that may be deactivated. A simplified method to select cylinder and valve modes is presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John O. Michelini, Donald J. Lewis
  • Multi-stroke cylinder operation in an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 7107947
    Abstract: A method to control valves during multi-stroke cylinder operation. Valves are controlled to improve emissions and engine torque resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John D. Russell, John O. Michelini
  • Electromechanically actuated valve control for an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 7107946
    Abstract: A method is presented to control engine valve selection of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are selected in a manner to reduce fuel consumption and improve engine drivability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John O. Michelini
  • Valve control for an engine with electromechanically actuated valves
    Patent number: 7079935
    Abstract: A system and method to control engine valve timing of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled to improve engine fuel economy. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to provide air-fuel charge motion and increase combustion stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John O. Michelini, Nate Trask, Gang Song
  • Method of torque control for an engine with valves that may be deactivated
    Patent number: 7072758
    Abstract: A method to determine and control engine torque in an internal combustion engine. The method may significantly reduce torque strategy calculations and the calibration complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ilya V. Kolmanovsky, John O. Michelini
  • Cylinder and valve mode control for an engine with valves that may be deactivated
    Patent number: 7066121
    Abstract: A method to select cylinder and valve operational modes in an internal combustion engine with valves that may be deactivated. A simplified method to select cylinder and valve modes is presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John O. Michelini, Donald J. Lewis
  • Valve selection for an engine operating in a multi-stroke cylinder mode
    Patent number: 7063062
    Abstract: A method to control valve patterns in a cylinder operating in a multi-stroke cylinder mode. Valves are controlled to improve drivability and emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John D. Russell, John O. Michelini
  • Multi-stroke cylinder operation in an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 7032545
    Abstract: A method to control valves that may be deactivated during multi-stroke cylinder operation. Valves are controlled to improve drivability and reduce valve degradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John D. Russell, John O. Michelini
  • Electromagnetic valve control in an internal combustion engine with an asymmetric exhaust system design
    Patent number: 7031821
    Abstract: A system and method to control engine valves of an internal combustion engine is shown. Electromechanical valves are controlled in a manner to reduce hydrocarbon emissions of an internal combustion engine. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to account for vehicle exhaust system design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John O. Michelini, Michael J. Cullen, John D. Russell
  • Electromechanical valve operating conditions by control method
    Patent number: 7028650
    Abstract: A system and method to control engine valve timing of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled in a manner to increase fuel economy. Further, the method can adjust valve operation to regulate valve temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John D. Russell, John O. Michelini, Michael J. Cullen
  • Engine breathing in an engine with mechanical and electromechanical valves
    Patent number: 7017539
    Abstract: A system to control valves of an internal combustion engine. Electromechanical valves are controlled in a manner to reduce hydrocarbon emissions of an internal combustion engine. Further, the system may contain both mechanical and electromechanical valves to reduce cost and increase performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Lewis, John O. Michelini, Michael J. Cullen, John D. Russell