Patents by Inventor Nate R. Trask

Nate R. Trask 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).

  • Throttle position control during an engine start
    Patent number: 7503301
    Abstract: A method for improving engine starting for an engine having a variable event valvetrain is described. According to one aspect of the description, valve timing during a start can be set so that combustion stability and emissions may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nate R. Trask, Gang Song
  • Manifold pressure control for a variable event valvetrain
    Patent number: 7415967
    Abstract: A method for improving engine intake manifold pressure control of an internal combustion engine is described. According to one aspect of the description, the manifold pressure may be controlled to reduce fuel consumption and engine emissions during at least some operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nate R. Trask, Thomas W. Megli
  • Variable event valvetrain operation during an engine start
    Patent number: 7373923
    Abstract: A method for improving engine starting for an engine having a variable event valvetrain is described. According to one aspect of the description, valve timing is adjusted during a start to reduce engine emissions and fuel consumption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nate R. Trask, Thomas W. Megli
  • Manifold pressure control for a variable event valvetrain
    Patent number: 7320307
    Abstract: A method for improving engine intake manifold pressure control of an internal combustion engine is described. According to one aspect of the description, the manifold pressure may be controlled to reduce fuel consumption and engine emissions during at least some operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nate R. Trask, Thomas W. Megli
  • Starting an engine having a variable event valvetrain
    Patent number: 7296550
    Abstract: A method for improving engine starting for an engine having a variable event valvetrain is described. According to one aspect of the description, valve timing during a start can be set so that combustion stability and emissions may be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nate R. Trask, Gang Song