Patents by Inventor Roy Ford

Roy Ford 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).

  • System for improving engine crankcase ventilation
    Patent number: 8607768
    Abstract: A system for improving PCV flow of an engine is presented. The system can reduce engine oil consumption when an engine is exposed to lateral or centripetal force. In one example, the system includes a mechanically operated valve that acts to limit PCV flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Acierno Valencia, Thomas Edward Smith, Roy Ford
  • SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING ENGINE CRANKCASE VENTILATION
    Publication number: 20120048248
    Abstract: A system for improving PCV flow of an engine is presented. The system can reduce engine oil consumption when an engine is exposed to lateral or centripetal force. In one example, the system includes a mechanically operated valve that acts to limit PCV flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Acierno Valencia, Thomas Edward Smith, Roy Ford