Patents by Inventor Laura Brzozowski

Laura Brzozowski 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).

  • Methods and systems for turbocharger control
    Patent number: 9127626
    Abstract: Methods are provided for controlling a turbocharged engine having an additional throttle located between an intake manifold of the engine and an outlet of a compressor. In one example approach a method comprises, during a cold start condition, diverting a portion of compressed air from downstream a compressor to a heat exchanger, and heating vehicle components with the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Laura Brzozowski
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TURBOCHARGER CONTROL
    Publication number: 20140318508
    Abstract: Methods are provided for controlling a turbocharged engine having an additional throttle located between an intake manifold of the engine and an outlet of a compressor. In one example approach a method comprises, during a cold start condition, diverting a portion of compressed air from downstream a compressor to a heat exchanger, and heating vehicle components with the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Nathan Banker, Joseph Norman Ulrey, Laura Brzozowski