Patents by Inventor Mario Ninaus

Mario Ninaus 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 to recognize and avoid premature combustion events
    Patent number: 7854218
    Abstract: A method for recognizing and avoiding premature combustion events includes the steps of: providing at least one sensor and/or an electronic evaluation circuit for recognizing premature combustion; directly recognizing premature combustion; and performing at least one measure for avoiding premature combustion when premature combustion is recognized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: AVL List GmbH
    Inventors: Paul Kapus, Mario Ninaus
  • Method to recognize and avoid premature combustion events
    Publication number: 20080183367
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recognizing and avoiding premature combustion events. In order to avoid damage to the engine, the invention provides the following steps: providing at least one sensor and/or an electronic evaluation circuit for recognizing premature combustion; direct recognition of premature combustion; performing at least one measure for avoiding premature combustion when premature combustion is recognized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Paul Kapus, Mario Ninaus