Patents by Inventor Phillip J. Bylsma

Phillip J. Bylsma 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 apparatus for engine diagnostics
    Publication number: 20030195720
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing operation and diagnosing faults in an engine including an electronic control unit. A diagnostic computer is coupled to the electronic control unit and displays engine testing and diagnostic text messages in any one of a plurality of selectable languages, energize ignition circuits on demand, display menu screen displays associated with engine testing, diagnostics and service, and generate summary screen displays and reports for later use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Wilbur V. Quinnett, Scott A. Koerner, Lester M. Szukala, Phillip J. Bylsma
  • Methods and apparatus for engine diagnostics
    Publication number: 20030182085
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing operation and diagnosing faults in an engine including an electronic control unit. A diagnostic computer is coupled to the electronic control unit and displays engine testing and diagnostic text messages in any one of a plurality of selectable languages, energize ignition circuits on demand, display menu screen displays associated with engine testing, diagnostics and service, and generate summary screen displays and reports for later use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Wilbur V. Quinnett, Scott A. Koerner, Lester M. Szukala, Phillip J. Bylsma
  • Methods and apparatus for engine diagnostics
    Patent number: 6615160
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for testing operation and diagnosing faults in an engine including an electronic control unit. A diagnostic computer is coupled to the electronic control unit and displays engine testing and diagnostic text messages in any one of a plurality of selectable languages, energize ignition circuits on demand, display menu screen displays associated with engine testing, diagnostics and service, and generate summary screen displays and reports for later use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Bombardier Motor Corperation of America
    Inventors: Wilbur V. Quinnett, Scott A. Koerner, Lester M. Szukala, Phillip J. Bylsma
  • Cold start strategy for direct injected engines
    Patent number: 6526938
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating cold starting of a direct injected, two-stroke engine. The engine utilizes a fuel injection system that is controlled to inject a fuel into a combustion chamber just before the piston reaches top dead center, at least during cold starting. This permits better atomization of a variety of fuels to promote dependable cold starting of the engine even when combusting a fuel type such as kerosene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Bombardier Motor Corporation of American
    Inventors: Phillip J. Bylsma, Todd D. Craft, Paul Tat-Keung Ng, Karl J. Grajkowski, Peter E. Lucier