Patents by Inventor Shane Zimmer

Shane Zimmer 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: 20230280744
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for user controlled engine revving. In one example, the engine may be revved to a peak speed according to a target revving sequence in response to a user-initiated command. A revving sound may be provided in response to an input device, without demanding manual depression of an accelerator pedal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Douglas Martin, Shane Zimmer, John Rollinger, Vincent Martinez, Scott Thompson
  • Patent number: 11733691
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for user controlled engine revving. In one example, the engine may be revved to a peak speed according to a target revving sequence in response to a user-initiated command. A revving sound may be provided in response to an input device, without demanding manual depression of an accelerator pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Martin, Shane Zimmer, John Rollinger, Vincent Martinez, Scott Thompson
  • Publication number: 20220137616
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for user controlled engine revving. In one example, the engine may be revved to a peak speed according to a target revving sequence in response to a user-initiated command. A revving sound may be provided in response to an input device, without demanding manual depression of an accelerator pedal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Inventors: Douglas Martin, Shane Zimmer, John Rollinger, Vincent Martinez, Scott Thompson