Patents by Inventor Nathan Yeager

Nathan Yeager 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 estimating engine fuel consumption
    Patent number: 8589002
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for estimating engine fuel consumption. In one example, a method comprises controlling an engine according to a control map, the control map specifying control settings according to a predetermined relationship with respect to engine speed and engine load. The method further comprises estimating fuel consumption of the engine based on each of: an electric-machine based engine load indicated by an electric machine coupled to the engine; and further based on the predetermined relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Luke Henry, Sachin Shivajirao Kulkarni, Nathan Yeager