Patents by Inventor Tim Winstanley

Tim Winstanley 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).

  • Patent number: 12233695
    Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails, a plurality of cross beams, a pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails, a housing and a plurality of bushings. The cross beams extend in a transverse direction of the electric vehicle and include first and second cross beams secured to the pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails. The pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails are located inboard of the pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails and between the first and second cross beams. The pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails are secured to the first and second cross beams to form a box. The housing is connected to the box and is configured to be connected to the motor. The bushings are at least partially supported by the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Sykes, Daniel Charters, Tyler Powell, Tim Winstanley
  • Publication number: 20250050721
    Abstract: An electric vehicle includes a pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails, a plurality of cross beams, a pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails, a housing and a plurality of bushings. The cross beams extend in a transverse direction of the electric vehicle and include first and second cross beams secured to the pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails. The pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails are located inboard of the pair of opposed longitudinal outer rails and between the first and second cross beams. The pair of opposed longitudinal inner rails are secured to the first and second cross beams to form a box. The housing is connected to the box and is configured to be connected to the motor. The bushings are at least partially supported by the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Sykes, Daniel Charters, Tyler Powell, Tim Winstanley
  • Patent number: 11333088
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger. A system comprises a variable geometry turbocharger comprising a plurality of vanes, wherein the plurality of vanes is operated during a low-load transient event to conserve boost pressure from a previous high-load transient event to reduce lag during a proceeding high-load transient event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Khizer Tufail, Tim Winstanley
  • Publication number: 20210071602
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a turbocharger. A system comprises a variable geometry turbocharger comprising a plurality of vanes, wherein the plurality of vanes is operated during a low-load transient event to conserve boost pressure from a previous high-load transient event to reduce lag during a proceeding high-load transient event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Khizer Tufail, Tim Winstanley
  • Patent number: 10100690
    Abstract: A twin charged engine is provided comprising a catalytic converter; a first compressor which, when operated, increases engine load; a second compressor which extracts energy from the exhaust gases to increase the overall engine efficiency; and a controller configured to operate one of at least two modes. A first mode is a standard operating mode in which the system is configured to optimise the efficiency of running of the engine. A second mode is for use under special conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jon Edward Caine, Tim Winstanley
  • Publication number: 20170044948
    Abstract: A twin charged engine is provided comprising a catalytic converter; a first compressor which, when operated, increases engine load; a second compressor which extracts energy from the exhaust gases to increase the overall engine efficiency; and a controller configured to operate one of at least two modes. A first mode is a standard operating mode in which the system is configured to optimise the efficiency of running of the engine. A second mode is for use under special conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Jon Edward Caine, Tim Winstanley