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).

  • Patent number: 8225640
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Scott Nelson, Raymond L. Bloink, Wayne A. Patterson
  • Patent number: 8162536
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles S. Nelson, Raymond L. Bloink
  • Patent number: 7964072
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Da Yu Wang, Sheng Yao, Thomas M. Brunette, Elizabeth Briggs, Raymond L. Bloink, David D. Cabush
  • Publication number: 20100147052
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Charles Scott Nelson, Raymond L. Bloink, Wayne A. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20100150205
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Charles S. Nelson, Raymond L. Bloink
  • Publication number: 20100084269
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Da Yu Wang, Sheng Yao, Thomas M. Brunette, Elizabeth Briggs, Raymond L. Bloink, David D. Cabush
  • Publication number: 20090260987
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Carlos A. Valdes, Jinping Zhang, Raymond L. Bloink, Fenglian Chang, Da Yu Wang, Walter T. Symons, Sheng Yao
  • Publication number: 20090139877
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Da Yu Wang, Sheng Yao, Elizabeth Briggs, Raymond L. Bloink, David D. Cabush
  • Patent number: 7069770
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Chen, Raymond L. Bloink, Carlos A. Valdes, Eric L. Ker, Jinping Zhang
  • Patent number: 7048844
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Chen, Da Yu Wang, Yingjie Lin, Raymond L. Bloink, Devesh Srivastava, Walter T. Symons, Kaius K. Polikarpus
  • Patent number: 6862919
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Yingjie Lin, Da Yu Wang, Robert Jerome Farhat, Raymond L. Bloink, William J. LaBarge
  • Publication number: 20040255647
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Yingjie Lin, Da Yu Wang, Robert Jerome Farhat, Raymond L. Bloink, William J. LaBarge
  • Publication number: 20040094416
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: David K. Chen, Da Yu Wang, Yingjie Lin, Raymond L. Bloink, Devesh Srivastava, Walter T. Symons, Kaius K. Polikarpus
  • Patent number: 6616820
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 6562215
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Scott Nelson, David K. Chen, Lora B. Younkman, Raymond L. Bloink, Kaius K. Polikarpus, Walter T. Symons
  • Publication number: 20020106306
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    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
  • Patent number: 5520861
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Bob R. Powell, Raymond L. Bloink
  • Patent number: 5427853
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Bob R. Powell, Raymond L. Bloink
  • Patent number: 5316687
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond L. Bloink, Bob R. Powell
  • Patent number: 5279753
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 18, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond L. Bloink, Bradley W. Kibbel, Bob R. Powell