Patents by Inventor Robert Andrew Wade

Robert Andrew Wade 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).

  • Publication number: 20250215725
    Abstract: A fence system, post, and method of manufacture are herein disclosed. The post includes a shaft, and an overmold layer extending at least a portion of a length of the shaft. The overmold layer includes a plurality of external attachment locating features for selectively securing wire locating attachments at predetemlined locations along the length of the shaft. The fence system includes a plurality of the posts and a plurality of wire locating attachments configured to be attached to the external attachment locating features of the posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Applicant: Gallagher Group Limited
    Inventor: Robert Andrew WADE
  • Patent number: 12252895
    Abstract: A fence system, post, and method of manufacture are herein disclosed. The post includes a shaft, and an overmold layer extending at least a portion of a length of the shaft. The overmold layer includes a plurality of external attachment locating features for selectively securing wire locating attachments at predetermined locations along the length of the shaft. The fence system includes a plurality of the posts and a plurality of wire locating attachments configured to be attached to the external attachment locating features of the posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: Gallagher Group Limited
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Wade
  • Patent number: 11434988
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a pulley insert. In one example, a pulley insert for a FEAD pulley comprises a first member insertable into a pulley such that the first member is rotatable within the pulley, the first member comprising a cavity for receipt of a second member; and a second member insertable into the cavity of the first member such that, when the first member is inserted into a pulley and the second member is inserted into the cavity of the first member, the second member prevents rotation of the first member relative to the pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Wade, Ada Kwok, Thomas Fisk, Jason Moores
  • Patent number: 11041430
    Abstract: Methods and systems are providing for improving engine coolant level estimation to reduce engine overheating. The level of fluid in a coolant overflow reservoir is inferred based on the fluid level in a hollow vertical standpipe fluidically coupled to the reservoir at top and bottom locations, while the fluid level in the standpipe is estimated based on echo times of an ultrasonic signal transmitted by a sensor positioned in a recess at the bottom of the vertical standpipe. Engine power is limited differently based on distinct coolant level states determined based on a change in level of coolant in the reservoir over a duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Eric Rollinger, Karen Willard, Michael Joseph Giunta, Robert Andrew Wade, Samer Ibrahim, Casey Dietrich, Matt Gerow
  • Patent number: 10837528
    Abstract: A line strainer for use in an electric fence system is described. The line strainer includes a unitary body made of electrically non-conductive material, having two opposing arms, a spool mounting element for rotatably mounting an electrically conductive spool having at least one toothed flange between the arms of the body, wherein the spool is configured to have a first line secured to it. The line strainer further includes a line bearing support member about which a second line is to be passed and tensioned. A releasable pawl is attached to the unitary body and configured to engage with the at least one toothed flange to restrict rotation of the spool in one direction when the spool is rotatably mounted to the spool mounting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: GALLAGHER GROUP LIMITED
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Wade
  • Publication number: 20200217239
    Abstract: Methods and systems are providing for improving engine coolant level estimation to reduce engine overheating. The level of fluid in a coolant overflow reservoir is inferred based on the fluid level in a hollow vertical standpipe fluidically coupled to the reservoir at top and bottom locations, while the fluid level in the standpipe is estimated based on echo times of an ultrasonic signal transmitted by a sensor positioned in a recess at the bottom of the vertical standpipe. Engine power is limited differently based on distinct coolant level states determined based on a change in level of coolant in the reservoir over a duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: John Eric Rollinger, Karen Willard, Michael Joseph Giunta, Robert Andrew Wade, Samer Ibrahim, Casey Dietrich, Matt Gerow
  • Patent number: 10648397
    Abstract: Methods and systems are providing for improving engine coolant level estimation to reduce engine overheating. The level of fluid in a coolant overflow reservoir is inferred based on the fluid level in a hollow vertical standpipe fluidically coupled to the reservoir at top and bottom locations, while the fluid level in the standpipe is estimated based on echo times of an ultrasonic signal transmitted by a sensor positioned in a recess at the bottom of the vertical standpipe. Engine power is limited differently based on distinct coolant level states determined based on a change in level of coolant in the reservoir over a duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Eric Rollinger, Karen Willard, Michael Joseph Giunta, Robert Andrew Wade, Samer Ibrahim, Casey Dietrich, Matt Gerow
  • Publication number: 20200088271
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a pulley insert. In one example, a pulley insert for a FEAD pulley comprises a first member insertable into a pulley such that the first member is rotatable within the pulley, the first member comprising a cavity for receipt of a second member; and a second member insertable into the cavity of the first member such that, when the first member is inserted into a pulley and the second member is inserted into the cavity of the first member, the second member prevents rotation of the first member relative to the pulley.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Wade, Ada Kwok, Thomas Fisk, Jason Moores
  • Patent number: 10578013
    Abstract: The disclosed inventive concept allows an underlying component requiring servicing to be serviced without removing the heat shield entirely. The heat shield has two ends and an intermediate bendable area that allows it to flex, thereby giving the service technician access to the underlying component when only some of the fasteners are removed. The intermediate area of the heat shield is formed from a series of parallel and alternating ridges and grooves. The intermediate area of the heat shield is nominally flat and straight while the bellows are formed in the straight area by a process such as stamping. This combination of a flat and bellow enables the heat shield to be bent out of position and then restored to the original position after service. The heat shield may be entirely formed from a metal or the intermediate bendable area may be composed of a polymerized material such as rubber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony Morelli, Robert Andrew Wade, Zhaokai Ma
  • Patent number: 10330053
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a turbocharged engine are described. In one example, a system comprises a cylinder head having a first and second exhaust duct separately coupled to first and second groups of cylinders, each of the first and second exhaust ducts leading to an exhaust driven turbine mounted inside the cylinder head on a bearing, the bearing located within a bearing housing supported by the cylinder head. In this way, exhaust pulses remain separate up to the turbine mounted inside the cylinder head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Wade, John Christopher Riegger
  • Publication number: 20190085587
    Abstract: A fence system, post, and method of manufacture are herein disclosed. The post includes a shaft, and an overmold layer extending at least a portion of a length of the shaft. The overmold layer includes a plurality of external attachment locating features for selectively securing wire locating attachments at predetermined locations along the length of the shaft. The fence system includes a plurality of the posts and a plurality of wire locating attachments configured to be attached to the external attachment locating features of the posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Gallagher Group Limited
    Inventor: Robert Andrew WADE
  • Patent number: 10208659
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for reducing turbo lag by directing intake air from an intake manifold to an exhaust manifold. The intake air may be directed via an EGR passage by opening an EGR valve or by may be directed via engine cylinders by increasing positive valve overlap. Amounts of air directed via external EGR and air directed via positive valve overlap are based on engine operating conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Eric Rollinger, Adam J. Richards, Robert Andrew Wade, David Bell
  • Patent number: 10170221
    Abstract: A fence standard is provided and includes a shaft and a wire support including an open ended loop. The wire support is molded onto the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: GALLAGHER GROUP LIMITED
    Inventors: Matthew Henry McKinley, Robert Andrew Wade
  • Patent number: 10138781
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for expediting light-off of a catalyst during engine cold-start conditions by inhibiting rotation of the turbocharger shaft. In one example, a method may include inhibiting rotation of the turbocharger shaft during engine cold-start conditions until the catalyst is operating at a desired efficiency. The rotation of the shaft may be inhibited via either a passive or an active shaft locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ray Host, Robert Andrew Wade, Anthony Morelli
  • Publication number: 20180334948
    Abstract: Methods and systems are providing for improving engine coolant level estimation to reduce engine overheating. The level of fluid in a coolant overflow reservoir is inferred based on the fluid level in a hollow vertical standpipe fluidically coupled to the reservoir at top and bottom locations, while the fluid level in the standpipe is estimated based on echo times of an ultrasonic signal transmitted by a sensor positioned in a recess at the bottom of the vertical standpipe. Engine power is limited differently based on distinct coolant level states determined based on a change in level of coolant in the reservoir over a duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventors: John Eric Rollinger, Karen Willard, Michael Joseph Giunta, Robert Andrew Wade, Samer Ibrahim, Casey Dietrich, Matt Gerow
  • Patent number: 10100713
    Abstract: Methods and systems are providing for improving engine coolant level estimation to reduce engine overheating. The level of fluid in a coolant overflow reservoir is inferred based on the fluid level in a hollow vertical standpipe fluidically coupled to the reservoir at top and bottom locations, while the fluid level in the standpipe is estimated based on echo times of an ultrasonic signal transmitted by a sensor positioned in a recess at the bottom of the vertical standpipe. Engine power is limited differently based on distinct coolant level states determined based on a change in level of coolant in the reservoir over a duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Eric Rollinger, Karen Willard, Michael Joseph Giunta, Robert Andrew Wade, Samer Ibrahim, Casey Dietrich, Matt Gerow
  • Publication number: 20180223968
    Abstract: A line strainer for use in an electric fence system is described. The line strainer includes a unitary body made of electrically non-conductive material, having two opposing arms, a spool mounting element for rotatably mounting an electrically conductive spool having at least one toothed flange between the arms of the body, wherein the spool is configured to have a first line secured to it. The line strainer further includes a line bearing support member about which a second line is to be passed and tensioned. A releasable pawl is attached to the unitary body and configured to engage with the at least one toothed flange to restrict rotation of the spool in one direction when the spool is rotatably mounted to the spool mounting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2016
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Applicant: Gallagher Group Limited
    Inventor: Robert Andrew Wade
  • Patent number: 10006338
    Abstract: Embodiments for a charge air cooler are provided. In one example, an engine method comprises during a first mode, decreasing a volume of a charge air cooler in response to a compressor operation upstream of the charge air cooler. In this way, compressor surge may be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Julia Helen Buckland, Chris Paul Glugla, Robert Andrew Wade, Jason Eugene Devries, Charles A. Cockerill, Gregory Patrick McConville
  • Patent number: 9932991
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for mitigating noise generated by a compressor operating at low flow rates. A swirl device with two concentric flow passages upstream of the compressor directs intake air flow to the compressor through two different flow paths, depending on air flow rates. Angled swirl vanes at an outlet of the swirl device pre-whirl the air flowing to the compressor to reduce noise generation at low air flow rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Wade, Tim J. Knott
  • Publication number: 20180058288
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for expediting light-off of a catalyst during engine cold-start conditions by inhibiting rotation of the turbocharger shaft. In one example, a method may include inhibiting rotation of the turbocharger shaft during engine cold-start conditions until the catalyst is operating at a desired efficiency. The rotation of the shaft may be inhibited via either a passive or an active shaft locking mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Ray Host, Robert Andrew Wade, Anthony Morelli