Patents by Inventor John Sowards

John Sowards 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).

  • Active grille shutter system with a staged progressive linkage to reduce engine misfire from charge air cooler condensation
    Patent number: 9670824
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a dual grille shutter system based on engine operating conditions. A position of a first group of grille shutters may be adjusted by a motor in response to engine temperature, CAC temperature, and driving conditions. A position of a second group of grille shutters may be adjusted based on the position of the first group of grille shutters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Sowards, Jim Raymond Palm, Shuya Shark Yamada
  • ACTIVE GRILLE SHUTTER SYSTEM WITH A STAGED PROGRESSIVE LINKAGE TO REDUCE ENGINE MISFIRE FROM CHARGE AIR COOLER CONDENSATION
    Publication number: 20140299077
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a dual grille shutter system based on engine operating conditions. A position of a first group of grille shutters may be adjusted by a motor in response to engine temperature, CAC temperature, and driving conditions. A position of a second group of grille shutters may be adjusted based on the position of the first group of grille shutters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Sowards, Jim Raymond Palm, Shuya Shark Yamada