Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Storch

Kevin J. Storch 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).

  • Displacement on demand with throttle preload security methodology
    Patent number: 6739314
    Abstract: An engine control system and method monitors torque increase during cylinder deactivation for a displacement on demand engine. A timer is started at cylinder deactivation. A controller adjusts throttle position and determines whether cylinder deactivation completes within a predetermined time. The controller adjusts throttle position based on the status of an enable condition. The controller determines if engine speed and vehicle acceleration are each within a threshold. The controller operates the throttle in a preload operating mode if the enable condition is met and operates the throttle in a normal operating mode if the enable condition is not met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2004
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Paul A. Bauerle, Allen B. Rayl, Donovan L. Dibble, Kerfegar K. Katrak, Kevin J. Storch, Alfred E. Spitza, Jr., Robert C. Simon, Jr.