Patents by Inventor Raymond L. Bloink
Raymond L. Bloink 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).
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Patent number: 8225640Abstract: A soot sensor and method for detecting soot is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a sensing element for a soot sensor is disclosed herein, the sensing element having a pair of peripheral edge sensing electrodes each having a portion disposed on a peripheral edge of a non-conductive substrate of the sensing element; a first pair of side sensing electrodes disposed on a first side of the sensing element, the first side having a first area partially bounded by the peripheral edge, wherein a resistance between the pair of peripheral edge sensing electrodes decreases as soot accumulates on portions of the pair of peripheral edge sensing electrodes and a resistance between the first pair of side sensing electrodes decreases as soot accumulates on portions of the first pair of side sensing electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2008Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles Scott Nelson, Raymond L. Bloink, Wayne A. Patterson
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Patent number: 8162536Abstract: A method of manufacturing an exhaust temperature sensor is disclosed. It includes forming a green ceramic substrate; and printing an electrical circuit on the green ceramic substrate. The method then contemplates trimming the electrical circuit to a predetermined resistance prior to firing the green ceramic. Finally, the method contemplates firing the green ceramic substrate with the electrical circuit thereon.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles S. Nelson, Raymond L. Bloink
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Patent number: 7964072Abstract: A NOX sensor material includes a composition of Ba(1-X)AXFe(12-Y)BYO19. Constituent A and constituent B are doping elements. Constituent A is selected from the group consisting of Bi, La and Pb and X is a real number where 0?X<1. Constituent B is selected from the group consisting of Al, B, Bi, Ca, Co, Cr, Cu, Er, Ga, In, Mg, Mn, Ni, Nb, Rh, Pb, Si, Sr, Ti, Ta, Zn and Zr and Y is a real number where 0?Y<12. The NOX sensor material may be used in a sensor element of a NOX sensor.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2008Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Da Yu Wang, Sheng Yao, Thomas M. Brunette, Elizabeth Briggs, Raymond L. Bloink, David D. Cabush
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Publication number: 20100147052Abstract: A soot sensor and method for detecting soot is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a sensing element for a soot sensor is disclosed herein, the sensing element having a pair of peripheral edge sensing electrodes each having a portion disposed on a peripheral edge of a non-conductive substrate of the sensing element; a first pair of side sensing electrodes disposed on a first side of the sensing element, the first side having a first area partially bounded by the peripheral edge, wherein a resistance between the pair of peripheral edge sensing electrodes decreases as soot accumulates on portions of the pair of peripheral edge sensing electrodes and a resistance between the first pair of side sensing electrodes decreases as soot accumulates on portions of the first pair of side sensing electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Inventors: Charles Scott Nelson, Raymond L. Bloink, Wayne A. Patterson
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Publication number: 20100150205Abstract: A method of manufacturing an exhaust temperature sensor is disclosed. It includes forming a green ceramic substrate; and printing an electrical circuit on the green ceramic substrate. The method then contemplates trimming the electrical circuit to a predetermined resistance prior to firing the green ceramic. Finally, the method contemplates firing the green ceramic substrate with the electrical circuit thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2008Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Charles S. Nelson, Raymond L. Bloink
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Publication number: 20100084269Abstract: A NOX sensor material includes a composition of Ba(1-X)AXFe(12-Y)BYO19. Constituent A and constituent B are doping elements. Constituent A is selected from the group consisting of Bi, La and Pb and X is a real number where 0?X<1. Constituent B is selected from the group consisting of Al, B, Bi, Ca, Co, Cr, Cu, Er, Ga, In, Mg, Mn, Ni, Nb, Rh, Pb, Si, Sr, Ti, Ta, Zn and Zr and Y is a real number where 0?Y<12. The NOX sensor material may be used in a sensor element of a NOX sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2008Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Da Yu Wang, Sheng Yao, Thomas M. Brunette, Elizabeth Briggs, Raymond L. Bloink, David D. Cabush
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Publication number: 20090260987Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of making a gas sensor element, comprising calcining a NOx sensor electrode material at a NOx sensor electrode material calcination temperature of about 1200 to about 1600° C. to form a calcined NOx sensor electrode material, disposing the calcined NOx sensor electrode material on a substrate to form a substrate comprising a NOx sensor electrode, and firing the substrate comprising the NOx sensor electrode at a gas sensor element firing temperature to form a gas sensor element comprising a NOx sensor electrode. Also disclosed is a gas sensor comprising the gas sensor element.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Carlos A. Valdes, Jinping Zhang, Raymond L. Bloink, Fenglian Chang, Da Yu Wang, Walter T. Symons, Sheng Yao
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Publication number: 20090139877Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for use in a NOx electrode comprising: Tb(1-x)Ln(x)E(1-y)Q(y1)X(y2)Z(y3)O3 wherein Ln is a lanthanoid or a combination of lanthanoids, E is a metal selected from chromium, iron, and a combination thereof, Q is an element selected from magnesium, calcium, strontium, and a combination thereof, X is an element selected from boron, lead, phosphorus, germanium, and a combination thereof, Z is an element selected from barium, silicon, aluminum, and a combination thereof, x is from 0 to about 0.5, y is from about 0.05 to about 0.8, and y1, y2, y3 are independently from 0 to about 0.8, with the proviso that y=y1+y2+y3, and y2+y3 is greater than 0. Also disclosed are a method of making it, electrodes and sensors comprising it, and a method of detecting NOx.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Da Yu Wang, Sheng Yao, Elizabeth Briggs, Raymond L. Bloink, David D. Cabush
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Patent number: 7069770Abstract: A sensor element can comprise a co-fired heater section, a sensing section, and a third insulating layer disposed between the electrode portion and the temperature sensor. The heater section can comprise a heater, a shield, and a temperature sensor, with a first insulating layer disposed between the heater and the shield, and a second insulating layer disposed between the shield and the temperature sensor. The sensing section can comprise an electrode portion and a sensing portion, wherein the sensing portion is disposed on a side of the electrode portion opposite the heater section.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2004Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David K. Chen, Raymond L. Bloink, Carlos A. Valdes, Eric L. Ker, Jinping Zhang
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Patent number: 7048844Abstract: A sensor comprises: a pump cell comprising an inner pump electrode, an outer pump electrode, a pump cell electrolyte layer interposed between the inner pump electrode and the outer pump electrode and a cell isolation layer disposed on the inner pump electrode on a side opposite the pump cell electrolyte, wherein the outer electrode is in fluid communication with a reducing gas. A reference cell is in operable communication with the pump cell, the reference cell comprising an outer reference electrode and an inner reference electrode, and a reference cell electrolyte interposed between the outer reference electrode and the inner reference electrode.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David K. Chen, Da Yu Wang, Yingjie Lin, Raymond L. Bloink, Devesh Srivastava, Walter T. Symons, Kaius K. Polikarpus
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Patent number: 6862919Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for forming the sensor comprises: disposing capacitance electrodes and a heater on green layers; disposing the layers such that the capacitance electrodes are disposed between adjacent green layers and the heater is disposed on a side of a green layer opposite one of the capacitance electrodes; disposing a gap insert in physical contact with the capacitance electrodes, wherein the gap insert has a higher sintering temperature than the green layers; sintering the green layers; and removing the gap insert.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yingjie Lin, Da Yu Wang, Robert Jerome Farhat, Raymond L. Bloink, William J. LaBarge
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Publication number: 20040255647Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for forming the sensor comprises: disposing capacitance electrodes and a heater on green layers; disposing the layers such that the capacitance electrodes are disposed between adjacent green layers and the heater is disposed on a side of a green layer opposite one of the capacitance electrodes; disposing a gap insert in physical contact with the capacitance electrodes, wherein the gap insert has a higher sintering temperature than the green layers; sintering the green layers; and removing the gap insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2003Publication date: December 23, 2004Inventors: Yingjie Lin, Da Yu Wang, Robert Jerome Farhat, Raymond L. Bloink, William J. LaBarge
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Publication number: 20040094416Abstract: A sensor comprises: a pump cell comprising an inner pump electrode, an outer pump electrode, a pump cell electrolyte layer interposed between the inner pump electrode and the outer pump electrode and a cell isolation layer disposed on the inner pump electrode on a side opposite the pump cell electrolyte, wherein the outer electrode is in fluid communication with a reducing gas. A reference cell is in operable communication with the pump cell, the reference cell comprising an outer reference electrode and an inner reference electrode, and a reference cell electrolyte interposed between the outer reference electrode and the inner reference electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: David K. Chen, Da Yu Wang, Yingjie Lin, Raymond L. Bloink, Devesh Srivastava, Walter T. Symons, Kaius K. Polikarpus
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Patent number: 6616820Abstract: A gas sensor for sensing NOx having electrochemical cells wherein dielectric material surrounds electrolytes except where electrodes are attached. Thereby, the exhaust gas is effectively prevented from contacting the electrolytes of the sensor's electrochemical cells. With the use of this technique, signal cross talk is minimized while enhancing NOx sensing sensitivity. Further, the total number electrodes needed are reduced which allows for more complex sensors structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2000Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Da Yu Wang, Raymond L. Bloink, Frederick L. Kennard, Lone-Wen F. Tai, Eric J. Detwiler, Walter J. Symons, Paul C. Kikuchi, Lora Younkman
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Patent number: 6562215Abstract: Disclosed herein is a planar exhaust gas sensor for sensing the partial pressure of a gas in an exhaust. The sensing element has a modified, non-rectangular overall geometry. A terminal end of the element, onto which external sensor circuits can be attached, has a larger width than a sensor end of the element, in which is located the sensing cell. The reduced size of the sensor end of the element relative allows for more rapid attainment of operating temperature and lower energy consumption.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2000Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Charles Scott Nelson, David K. Chen, Lora B. Younkman, Raymond L. Bloink, Kaius K. Polikarpus, Walter T. Symons
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Publication number: 20020106306Abstract: A gas sensor for sensing NOx having electrochemical cells wherein dielectric material surrounds electrolytes except where electrodes are attached. Thereby, the exhaust gas is effectively prevented from contacting the electrolytes of the sensor's electrochemical cells. With the use of this technique, signal cross talk is minimized while enhancing NOx sensing sensitivity. Further, the total number electrodes needed are reduced which allows for more complex sensors structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2000Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Da Yu Wang, Raymond L. Bloink, Frederick L. Kennard, Lone-Wen F. Tai, Eric J. Detwiler, Walter J. Symons, Paul C. Kikuchi, Lora Younkman
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Patent number: 5520861Abstract: A preform for impregnation of a metal or ceramic matrix material comprising a multiplicity of reinforcement particles bonded together so as to define a three-dimensional, open-cell reticulum comprising a plurality of randomly oriented thread-like portions interconnected one to the next via a plurality of nodes. A reinforced composite made from such preform and method of making the preform is disclosed/claimed wherein the reinforcement particles are mixed with prepolymers used to produce a fugitive binder for the particles comprising a foamed polymer, and the particles align themselves with the polymer portions of the resulting foam.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1995Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Bob R. Powell, Raymond L. Bloink
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Patent number: 5427853Abstract: A preform for impregnation of a metal or ceramic matrix material comprising a multiplicity of reinforcement particles bonded together so as to define a three-dimensional, open-cell reticulum comprising a plurality of randomly oriented thread-like portions interconnected one to the next via a plurality of nodes. A reinforced composite made from such preform and method of making the preform is disclosed/claimed wherein the reinforcement particles are mixed with prepolymers used to produce a fugitive binder for the particles comprising a foamed polymer, and the particles align themselves with the polymer portions of the resulting foam.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1993Date of Patent: June 27, 1995Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Bob R. Powell, Raymond L. Bloink
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Patent number: 5316687Abstract: Disclosed are electrorheological fluids having ceramic particles of high ion conductivity and a nonconducting or dielectric fluid. The high ion conductive particle may be a material having the formula A.sub.1+x Zr.sub.2 Si.sub.x P.sub.3-x O.sub.12, where A is a monovalent ion, such as a material comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Ag and Cu; and x ranges from 0 to 3. The liquid phase may include a silicone fluid or mineral oil. In the case of a mineral oil, the oil may also include an amine-terminated polyester to improve stability of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1991Date of Patent: May 31, 1994Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Raymond L. Bloink, Bob R. Powell
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Patent number: 5279753Abstract: Disclosed are electrorheological fluids having ceramic particles of high ion conductivity and a nonconducting or dielectric fluid. The high ion conductive particle may be a beta-alumina material, such as a material having the formula AM.sub.5-11 O.sub.8-17, where A is a monovalent ion, such as a material comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Ag and Te; and M is a trivalent ion, such as a material comprising at least one selected from the group consisting of Al, Fe and Ga. The liquid phase may include a silicone fluid or mineral oil. In the case of a mineral oil, the oil may also include an amine-terminated polyester to improve stability of the fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 1992Date of Patent: January 18, 1994Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Raymond L. Bloink, Bradley W. Kibbel, Bob R. Powell