Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Michalek

Joseph J. Michalek 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 OF OPTIMIZING OPERATING COSTS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20130067890
    Abstract: A method to optimize operation of a diesel fuel engine having at least one aftertreatment device to reduce NOx is provided. An electronic control unit for a diesel engine with an aftertreatment device for the reduction of NOx is also provided. The method and the control unit optimize a quantity of fuel to be injected into an aftertreatment device based upon inputs relating to the cost of diesel fuel and the cost of diesel exhaust fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: Detroit Diesel Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph J. Michalek, Rakesh K. Aneja
  • METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING CRUISE CONTROL FUEL ECONOMY IN HEAVY DUTY DIESEL ENGINES
    Publication number: 20090164081
    Abstract: A method to operate a vehicle with an electronically controlled internal combustion engine equipped with an electronic control unit with memory and capable of operating the engine in a cruise control mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: Detroit Diesel Corporation
    Inventors: Victor J. Meloche, Joseph J. Michalek, Charles C. Blake, Dennis M. Letang