Patents by Inventor Stanley D. Lent

Stanley D. Lent 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).

  • Air intake systems having condensate retaining structures
    Patent number: 11143147
    Abstract: An intake system for an internal combustion engine may include an air inlet; a forced induction device downstream from the air inlet; an intercooler downstream from the forced induction device; and an intake conduit configured to guide air from the intercooler to an internal combustion engine. In addition, the system may include a condensate retaining structure associated with the intake conduit and configured to restrict the flow of condensate through the intake conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jeremy G. Turous, David Matthew Hawkins, Stanley D. Lent, David J. Vallo
  • AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS HAVING CONDENSATE RETAINING STRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20210131387
    Abstract: An intake system for an internal combustion engine may include an air inlet; a forced induction device downstream from the air inlet; an intercooler downstream from the forced induction device; and an intake conduit configured to guide air from the intercooler to an internal combustion engine. In addition, the system may include a condensate retaining structure associated with the intake conduit and configured to restrict the flow of condensate through the intake conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co,. Ltd.
    Inventors: Jeremy G. Turous, David Matthew Hawkins, Stanley D. Lent, David J. Vallo
  • Method for controlling an amount of fuel and vehicle including same
    Patent number: 9638117
    Abstract: A method is provided for operating a vehicular engine that comprises a plurality of pistons and a plurality of cylinders. The method comprises detecting an engine temperature and detecting an alcohol concentration of fuel. The method further comprises selecting an amount of fuel according to the engine temperature and the alcohol concentration and selectively dispensing the amount of fuel to the cylinders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Stanley D. Lent, Joshua D. VanLandingham
  • METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN AMOUNT OF FUEL AND VEHICLE INCLUDING SAME
    Publication number: 20140278006
    Abstract: A method is provided for operating a vehicular engine that comprises a plurality of pistons and a plurality of cylinders. The method comprises detecting an engine temperature and detecting an alcohol concentration of fuel. The method further comprises selecting an amount of fuel according to the engine temperature and the alcohol concentration and selectively dispensing the amount of fuel to the cylinders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Stanley D. Lent, Joshua D. VanLandingham
  • Engine control system and method for stopping engine at desired engine stopping position
    Patent number: 8375912
    Abstract: An engine control system and method includes an air conditioner compressor operatively connected to an engine for generating a counter torque to the engine and when actuated. An ECU is operatively connected to the compressor. The ECU actuates the compressor when the engine is turned off, engine speed of the engine is less than a predetermined engine speed, and an engine rotational position is within a predetermined range of top dead center for the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Stanley D. Lent
  • ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STOPPING ENGINE AT DESIRED ENGINE STOPPING POSITION
    Publication number: 20110264359
    Abstract: An engine control system and method includes an air conditioner compressor operatively connected to an engine for generating a counter torque to the engine and when actuated. An ECU is operatively connected to the compressor. The ECU actuates the compressor when the engine is turned off, engine speed of the engine is less than a predetermined engine speed, and an engine rotational position is within a predetermined range of top dead center for the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Stanley D. Lent