Patents by Inventor Steven M. Eich

Steven M. Eich 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 and method for leak detection in an engine sound transportation passageway
    Patent number: 9706322
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are provided to monitor a sound transportation passageway between an engine airway and a passenger cabin, detect a rupture in an air-tight sound-permeable barrier within the sound transportation passageway separating the engine airway and the passenger cabin, and responsively effect a warning and/or a corrective action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jared S. Cox, Steven M. Eich, Steven P. Turner
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEAK DETECTION IN AN ENGINE SOUND TRANSPORTATION PASSAGEWAY
    Publication number: 20160286326
    Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are provided to monitor a sound transportation passageway between an engine airway and a passenger cabin, detect a rupture in an air-tight sound-permeable barrier within the sound transportation passageway separating the engine airway and the passenger cabin, and responsively effect a warning and/or a corrective action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Jared S. Cox, Steven M. Eich, Steven P. Turner
  • Hybrid vehicle system and control method for enhancing startup flare control
    Patent number: 9102321
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle system and control method for enhancing startup flare control includes receiving a start signal for starting an internal combustion engine from a start engine actuator and starting the internal combustion engine, increasing a throttle open angle in response to the start signal to increase engine speed upon starting of the internal combustion engine and, after a desired engine speed is reached, engaging an electric motor with the internal combustion engine to add a drag force on the internal combustion engine thereby rapidly reducing engine speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Steven M. Eich
  • HYBRID VEHICLE SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD FOR ENHANCING STARTUP FLARE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20150045999
    Abstract: A hybrid vehicle system and control method for enhancing startup flare control includes receiving a start signal for starting an internal combustion engine from a start engine actuator and starting the internal combustion engine, increasing a throttle open angle in response to the start signal to increase engine speed upon starting of the internal combustion engine and, after a desired engine speed is reached, engaging an electric motor with the internal combustion engine to add a drag force on the internal combustion engine thereby rapidly reducing engine speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Steven M. Eich