Patents by Inventor Phillip G. Iott

Phillip G. Iott 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).

  • Patent number: 6631699
    Abstract: A method for controlling valve actuation comprises the steps of communicating at least one dithering signal to preload the valve. An event signal is then communicated. The dithering signal is altered based on the cycle time for the valve. The preferred application is for camless engine valve control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Siemens VDO Automative Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Lutz, Manzurul Haque, Piero Caporuscio, Phillip G. Iott, Larry Hiltunen, Herbert Lacher, Nikolaus Kerner
  • Publication number: 20030010299
    Abstract: A method for controlling valve actuation comprises the steps of communicating at least one dithering signal to preload the valve. An event signal is then communicated. The dithering signal is altered based on the cycle time for the valve. The preferred application is for camless engine valve control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Lutz, Manzurul Haque, Piero Caporuscio, Phillip G. Iott, Larry Hiltunen, Herbert Lacher, Nikolaus Kerner