Patents by Inventor William G. Polom

William G. Polom 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).

  • Engine coastdown control system
    Patent number: 5186080
    Abstract: When the throttle of a vehicle engine is released by the vehicle operator of a vehicle having an automatic transmission, the slip of the automatic transmission is measured and the airflow of the engine is trimmed as a function of the measured slip to establish a desired drive-on feel of the vehicle during coastdown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Robert C. Simon, Jr., George C. Mitchell, Joseph M. Tolkacz, William G. Polom, Peter M. Medich