Patents by Inventor Marc Odell

Marc Odell 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).

  • Fuel tuned variable valve timing
    Patent number: 7975661
    Abstract: A system and method for fuel tuned variable valve timing is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of cylinders, each cylinder being further associated with at least two exhaust valves. A first exhaust valve operates according to a first valve lift curve that is tuned for combustion of gasoline. A second exhaust valve operates according to at least two different valve lift curves that are tuned for E85 fuel. The second lift curve is associated with high engine speeds and the modified second lift curve is associated with low engine speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Marc Odell
  • Fuel Tuned Variable Valve Timing
    Publication number: 20100101547
    Abstract: A system and method for fuel tuned variable valve timing is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of cylinders, each cylinder being further associated with at least two exhaust valves. A first exhaust valve operates according to a first valve lift curve that is tuned for combustion of gasoline. A second exhaust valve operates according to at least two different valve lift curves that are tuned for E85 fuel. The second lift curve is associated with high engine speeds and the modified second lift curve is associated with low engine speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Marc Odell
  • Fuel tuned variable valve timing
    Patent number: 7658171
    Abstract: A system and method for fuel tuned variable valve timing is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of cylinders, each cylinder being further associated with at least two exhaust valves. A first exhaust valve operates according to a first valve lift curve that is tuned for combustion of gasoline. A second exhaust valve operates according to at least two different valve lift curves that are tuned for E85 fuel. The second lift curve is associated with high engine speeds and the modified second lift curve is associated with low engine speeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Marc Odell
  • FUEL TUNED VARIABLE VALVE TIMING
    Publication number: 20100018499
    Abstract: A system and method for fuel tuned variable valve timing is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of cylinders, each cylinder being further associated with at least two exhaust valves. A first exhaust valve operates according to a first valve lift curve that is tuned for combustion of gasoline. A second exhaust valve operates according to at least two different valve lift curves that are tuned for E85 fuel. The second lift curve is associated with high engine speeds and the modified second lift curve is associated with low engine speeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Marc Odell