Patents by Inventor Ryan A. Kuhlenbeck
Ryan A. Kuhlenbeck 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: 20220057541Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligent tool detection are described. One embodiment includes a remote server, a processing system communicatively coupled to the remote server, and a tool tray communicatively coupled to the processing system. The tool tray is configured to store a plurality of tools, and to detect whether a tool has been removed from the tool tray. The tool tray is configured to communicate information associated with the removal of the tool to the processing system. The processing system is configured to communicate the information to the remote server.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Ryan Kuhlenbeck, Geoffrey Bucks, Zachary Nelson, Alan Gilder
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Publication number: 20220055170Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligent tool detection are described. One embodiment includes placing a tool in a tool tray, and detecting a presence of the tool. Information associated with the presence of the tool is communicated to a processing system communicatively coupled to the tool tray. The tool is removed from the tool tray, and the removal is detected. Communication associated with the removal of the tool is communicated to the processing system. A distinction between information associated with the tool being present in the tool tray and information associated with the tool being removed from the tool tray is learned.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Ryan Kuhlenbeck, Geoffrey Bucks, Zachary Nelson, Alan Gilder
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Publication number: 20220055169Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligent tool detection are described. One embodiment includes a remote server, a processing system communicatively coupled to the remote server, and a tool tray communicatively coupled to the processing system. The tool tray is configured to store a plurality of tools. The processing system is configured to detect whether a tool has been removed from the tool tray, and to communicate information associated with the removal of the tool to the remote server.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Ryan Kuhlenbeck, Geoffrey Bucks, Zachary Nelson, Alan Gilder
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Patent number: 10107211Abstract: Methods and arrangements are described for controlling transitions between firing fractions during skip fire operation of an engine in order to help smooth the transitions. Generally, firing fractions transitions are implemented gradually, preferably in a manner that relatively closely tracks manifold filling dynamics. In some embodiments, the commanded firing fraction is altered each firing opportunity. Another approach contemplates altering the commanded firing fraction by substantially the same amount each firing opportunity for at least a portion of the transition. These approaches work particularly well when the commanded firing fraction is provided to a skip fire controller that includes an accumulator functionality that tracks the portion of a firing that has been requested, but not delivered, or vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Tula Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mohammad R. Pirjaberi, Louis J. Serrano, Xin Yuan, Steven E. Carlson, Siamak Hashemi, Ryan A. Kuhlenbeck
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Publication number: 20170306864Abstract: Methods and arrangements are described for controlling transitions between firing fractions during skip fire operation of an engine in order to help smooth the transitions. Generally, firing fractions transitions are implemented gradually, preferably in a manner that relatively closely tracks manifold filling dynamics. In some embodiments, the commanded firing fraction is altered each firing opportunity. Another approach contemplates altering the commanded firing fraction by substantially the same amount each firing opportunity for at least a portion of the transition. These approaches work particularly well when the commanded firing fraction is provided to a skip fire controller that includes an accumulator functionality that tracks the portion of a firing that has been requested, but not delivered, or vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Mohammad R. PIRJABERI, Louis J. SERRANO, Xin YUAN, Steven E. CARLSON, Siamak HASHEMI, Ryan A. KUHLENBECK
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Patent number: 9745905Abstract: Methods and arrangements are described for controlling transitions between firing fractions during skip fire operation of an engine in order to help smooth the transitions. Generally, firing fractions transitions are implemented gradually, preferably in a manner that relatively closely tracks manifold filling dynamics. In some embodiments, the commanded firing fraction is altered each firing opportunity. Another approach contemplates altering the commanded firing fraction by substantially the same amount each firing opportunity for at least a portion of the transition. These approaches work particularly well when the commanded firing fraction is provided to a skip fire controller that includes an accumulator functionality that tracks the portion of a firing that has been requested, but not delivered, or vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Tula Technology, Inc.Inventors: Mohammad R. Pirjaberi, Louis J. Serrano, Xin Yuan, Steven E. Carlson, Siamak Hashemi, Ryan A. Kuhlenbeck
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Publication number: 20160053697Abstract: Methods and arrangements are described for controlling transitions between firing fractions during skip fire operation of an engine in order to help smooth the transitions. Generally, firing fractions transitions are implemented gradually, preferably in a manner that relatively closely tracks manifold filling dynamics. In some embodiments, the commanded firing fraction is altered each firing opportunity. Another approach contemplates altering the commanded firing fraction by substantially the same amount each firing opportunity for at least a portion of the transition. These approaches work particularly well when the commanded firing fraction is provided to a skip fire controller that includes an accumulator functionality that tracks the portion of a firing that has been requested, but not delivered, or vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Mohammad R. PIRJABERI, Louis J. SERRANO, Xin YUAN, Steven E. CARLSON, Siamak HASHEMI, Ryan A. KUHLENBECK
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Patent number: 7980076Abstract: A condensate extractor assembly is provided for collecting and evacuating condensate from inside a charge air cooler in an internal combustion engine assembly. The condensate extractor assembly includes a sump that is attached to or formed in the charge air cooler. The sump is adapted to drain and collect condensate from the charge air cooler. A hose is fluidly coupled at one end to the sump, and fluidly coupled at a second end to the intake manifold. The hose is configured to evacuate condensate from the sump and distribute it directly to the intake manifold in response to the pressure gradient generated by the engine assembly when in an on-state. The hose defines an orifice that restricts the flow of air and condensate through the hose. A filter is fluidly coupled to the hose, fluidly intermediate the orifice and the sump member.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Christian John-Augustin Buia, Darren Lee Bohne, Ryan A. Kuhlenbeck, Paul S. Czarnowczan, Thomas Porter Rutherford
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Publication number: 20100077995Abstract: A condensate extractor assembly is provided for collecting and evacuating condensate from inside a charge air cooler in an internal combustion engine assembly. The condensate extractor assembly includes a sump that is attached to or formed in the charge air cooler. The sump is adapted to drain and collect condensate from the charge air cooler. A hose is fluidly coupled at one end to the sump, and fluidly coupled at a second end to the intake manifold. The hose is configured to evacuate condensate from the sump and distribute it directly to the intake manifold in response to the pressure gradient generated by the engine assembly when in an on-state. The hose defines an orifice that restricts the flow of air and condensate through the hose. A filter is fluidly coupled to the hose, fluidly intermediate the orifice and the sump member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: April 1, 2010Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Christian John-Augustin Buia, Darren Lee Bohne, Ryan A. Kuhlenbeck, Paul S. Czarnowczan, Thomas Porter Rutherford