Patents by Inventor Riccardo Conti
Riccardo Conti 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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Publication number: 20240132192Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system for a pleasure boat provided with a control system of the hybrid propulsion system and of the position of the boat, the hybrid propulsion system further comprising an internal combustion engine and an electric motor/generator operating in an integrated manner and according to two operating modes managed by the control system, In which —the control system is configured to control the position of the boat by means of signals from a plurality of gyroscopic sensors and/or triaxial accelerometers, and —the plurality of gyroscopic sensors and/or triaxial accelerometers is located such that there is at least one gyroscopic sensor and/or one triaxial accelerometer at the bow of the boat and at least one gyroscopic sensor and/or one triaxial accelerometer at the stern of the boat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: April 25, 2024Applicant: PUNCH TORINO S.P.A.Inventors: Antonino CONTI, Riccardo ROSSI, Mirco BRERO, Franco OBERTI, Massimiliano MELIS
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Patent number: 11650043Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for measuring carbon deposits on an engine. In some examples, a light source can be transmitted through a viewing window of an engine onto an area of an internal surface of the engine and reflected back through the viewing window and detected using an optical sensor. A topography of the area can be determined based, at least in part, on the reflected light source detected by the optical sensor and used to determine whether carbon deposits have increased, decreased, or remained constant on the area.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Exxonmobil Technology and Engineering CompanyInventors: Bhaskar Prabhakar, Riccardo Conti
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Publication number: 20210088324Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for measuring carbon deposits on an engine. In some examples, a light source can be transmitted through a viewing window of an engine onto an area of an internal surface of the engine and reflected back through the viewing window and detected using an optical sensor. A topography of the area can be determined based, at least in part, on the reflected light source detected by the optical sensor and used to determine whether carbon deposits have increased, decreased, or remained constant on the area.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Bhaskar Prabhakar, Riccardo Conti
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Patent number: 10738669Abstract: A working fluid monitoring system for monitoring a working fluid of working fluid system of a piece of equipment is provided. The working fluid monitoring system can include a filter member having an inlet, an outlet, and a filter media disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The filter member can be configured to permit fluid communication of the working fluid of the working fluid system from the inlet, through the filter media, and out the outlet of the filter member. A sensor is in operable communication with the working fluid within the filter member and is configured to monitor in situ a parameter of the working fluid and/or the working fluid system.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Samuel C. Bainbridge, John A. Salvatore, Riccardo Conti, William J. Hackney
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Patent number: 10743153Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling communication, without breaching the engine firewall, between a datalogger located on one side of the firewall and one or more sensor devices that are located on the opposite side of the firewall. The systems and methods described herein can allow a transmitting node (i.e., a transmitting datalogger) to transmit collected data (from an auxiliary sensor) to a receiving node (i.e., a receiving datalogger) while reducing or minimizing various difficulties associated with addition of an auxiliary sensor in the engine environment. The transmission of data from the transmitting node to the receiving node can correspond to wired data communication or wireless data communication.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: John A. Salvatore, Michael C. Tucker, Aparna Subramanian, Riccardo Conti, Bhaskar Prabhakar
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Patent number: 10458830Abstract: A method for improving fuel efficiency testing precision in on-road vehicles. The method comprises: installing one or more dataloggers in one or more vehicles, each datalogger configured to receive fuel consumption data broadcast by an on-road vehicle's engine control unit (ECU); transmitting the fuel consumption data from the one or more dataloggers in the one or more on-road vehicles to a processor; and analyzing, using the processor, the fuel consumption data from the one or more dataloggers in the one or more on-road vehicles to determine fuel efficiency of the one or more on-road vehicles. The fuel consumption data comprises fuel rate data from the ECU which is transmitted through the one or more dataloggers, engine speed and other operating parameters from the ECU that are transmitted through the one or more dataloggers, torque sensor data which is transmitted through the one or more dataloggers, and traditional fuel log data.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Zhisheng Gao, Steven M. Jetter, Riccardo Conti, Arthur T. Andrews, Aparna Subramanian, Leonard R. Koenig, Steven Kennedy
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Publication number: 20190128157Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for in-situ determination of engine oil viscosity to allow for selection of an engine map by an engine control module (ECM) to match the detected viscosity. The new engine map selected based on the viscosity can correspond to an engine map based on an engine oil with a different HTHS viscosity than the prior engine map. Instead of requiring a reprogramming of an ECM when the engine oil is changed, an ECM can have access to a plurality of engine maps corresponding to different engine oils at a given HTHS viscosity and/or at different HTHS viscosities. The ability of an ECM to select an engine map corresponding to a different HTHS viscosity based on in-situ viscosity detection can allow the oil in an engine to be changed without requiring access to the ECM for reprogramming.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Michael L. Alessi, Samuel C. Bainbridge, Riccardo Conti
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Publication number: 20190090106Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling communication, without breaching the engine firewall, between a datalogger located on one side of the firewall and one or more sensor devices that are located on the opposite side of the firewall. The systems and methods described herein can allow a transmitting node (i.e., a transmitting datalogger) to transmit collected data (from an auxiliary sensor) to a receiving node (i.e., a receiving datalogger) while reducing or minimizing various difficulties associated with addition of an auxiliary sensor in the engine environment. The transmission of data from the transmitting node to the receiving node can correspond to wired data communication or wireless data communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: John A. SALVATORE, Michael C. TUCKER, Aparna SUBRAMANIAN, Riccardo CONTI, Bhaskar PRABHAKAR
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Publication number: 20180156086Abstract: A working fluid monitoring system for monitoring a working fluid of working fluid system of a piece of equipment is provided. The working fluid monitoring system can include a filter member having an inlet, an outlet, and a filter media disposed between the inlet and the outlet. The filter member can be configured to permit fluid communication of the working fluid of the working fluid system from the inlet, through the filter media, and out the outlet of the filter member. A sensor is in operable communication with the working fluid within the filter member and is configured to monitor in situ a parameter of the working fluid and/or the working fluid system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Samuel C. BAINBRIDGE, John A. SALVATORE, Riccardo CONTI, William J. HACKNEY
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Publication number: 20180052025Abstract: A method for improving fuel efficiency testing precision in on-road vehicles. The method comprises: installing one or more dataloggers in one or more vehicles, each datalogger configured to receive fuel consumption data broadcast by an on-road vehicle's engine control unit (ECU); transmitting the fuel consumption data from the one or more dataloggers in the one or more on-road vehicles to a processor; and analyzing, using the processor, the fuel consumption data from the one or more dataloggers in the one or more on-road vehicles to determine fuel efficiency of the one or more on-road vehicles. The fuel consumption data comprises fuel rate data from the ECU which is transmitted through the one or more dataloggers, engine speed and other operating parameters from the ECU that are transmitted through the one or more dataloggers, torque sensor data which is transmitted through the one or more dataloggers, and traditional fuel log data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Zhisheng Gao, Steven M. Jetter, Riccardo Conti, Arthur T. Andrews, Aparna Subramanian, Leonard R. Koenig, Steven Kennedy
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Publication number: 20140274849Abstract: Disclosed are lubricating compositions comprised of a mineral oil base stock including one or more components selected from the group consisting a Group I base oil component, a Group II base oil component, and a Group III base oil component; and a minimal amount of a particular polyalphaolefin component. The lubricating compositions provide improved film thickness and wear properties relative to conventional mineral oil lubricants. In particular, the lubricating compositions provide improved film thickness and wear properties relative to conventional mineral oil lubricants, without the need of having to include additional polar additives to enhance wear and film thickness characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANYInventors: Gordon H. Lee, Nicole D. Vaughn, Steven Kennedy, Riccardo Conti, William L. Maxwell
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Patent number: 7966988Abstract: Periodically heating a soot containing engine lubricant to a temperature in the range of about 115° C. to about 150° C. is effective in controlling soot induced viscosity increase of the lubricant. The period at which heating is conducted may be a function of the number of hours the engine has been operated or it may be based on the oil condition.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Brandon T. Weldon, Steven Kennedy, Riccardo Conti, Jeffrey R. Torkelson
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Publication number: 20060150943Abstract: Periodically heating a soot containing engine lubricant to a temperature in the range of about 115° C. to about 150° C. is effective in controlling soot induced viscosity increase of the lubricant. The period at which heating is conducted may be a function of the number of hours the engine has been operated or it may be based on the oil condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: July 13, 2006Inventors: Brandon Weldon, Steven Kennedy, Riccardo Conti, Jeffrey Torkelson
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Patent number: 6851414Abstract: A device and method to extend the useful lubricant life in a diesel engine equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system consisting of placing a chemical filter in an area of relatively higher humidity either in the EGR stream or near the intake manifold. In some cases, placing chemical filters in both locations would be preferred. This device may also be used in combination with a chemical filter placed in the lubricant recirculation system which produces a synergistic effect beyond the individual effects of either component.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering CompanyInventors: Jason Zhisheng Gao, Mahmoud Mostafa Hafez, Riccardo Conti
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Publication number: 20040050373Abstract: A device and method to extend the useful lubricant life in a diesel engine equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system consisting of placing a chemical filter in an area of relatively higher humidity either in the EGR stream or near the intake manifold. In some cases, placing chemical filters in both locations would be preferred. This device may also be used in combination with a chemical filter placed in the lubricant recirculation system which produces a synergistic effect beyond the individual effects of either component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Inventors: Jason Zhisheng Gao, Mahmoud Mostafa Hafez, Riccardo Conti