John A Demarco

US Patent:

8164206, Apr 24, 2012

Filed:

Mar 26, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/412187

Inventors:

Alex O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
Allan Roy Gale - Livonia MI, US
Joseph Norman Ulrey - Dearborn MI, US
Ross Dykstra Pursifull - Dearborn MI, US
John DeMarco - Lake Orion MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02P 1/00
F02N 11/08

US Classification:

290 38R, 1231793

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for starting an engine in a vehicle. In one example, two or more energy storage devices are coupled in series to improve engine starting. The method and system may reduce engine starting time.

US Patent:

8314504, Nov 20, 2012

Filed:

Apr 18, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/450210

Inventors:

Alex O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
Allan Roy Gale - Livonia MI, US
Joseph Norman Ulrey - Dearborn MI, US
Ross Dykstra Pursifull - Dearborn MI, US
John DeMarco - Lake Orion MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02N 11/08
F02P 1/00

US Classification:

290 38R, 1231793

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for starting an engine in a vehicle. In one example, two or more energy storage devices are coupled in series to improve engine starting. The method and system may reduce engine starting time.

US Patent:

8569902, Oct 29, 2013

Filed:

Oct 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/913526

Inventors:

Alex O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Anthony DeMarco - Lake Orion MI, US
Allan Roy Gale - Livonia MI, US
Vincent John Boscheratto - Allen Park MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02N 11/04
H02P 9/04
H02P 3/00
H02P 9/06
H02P 15/00
H02P 7/06

US Classification:

290 36R, 322 11, 322 26, 307 101

Abstract:

A system for improving engine starting is disclosed. In one example, an engine starting is improved by providing a predictable load to the engine during engine starting. The predictable load may be provided by controlling alternator field voltage during the engine start.

US Patent:

8569903, Oct 29, 2013

Filed:

Oct 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/913569

Inventors:

Alex O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Anthony DeMarco - Lake Orion MI, US
Allan Roy Gale - Livonia MI, US
Robert Michael Grant - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02N 11/04

US Classification:

290 36R

Abstract:

A system for improving engine starting is disclosed. In one example, an engine starting is improved by providing a variable load to the engine during engine starting. The variable load may be provided by controlling alternator field current during the engine start.

US Patent:

8612113, Dec 17, 2013

Filed:

Jun 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/174559

Inventors:

Alex O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Anthony DeMarco - Lake Orion MI, US
Robert Michael Grant - Farmington Hills MI, US
Allan Roy Gale - Livonia MI, US

Assignee:

Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B60W 10/20

US Classification:

701 99, 701 41, 180443, 180446

Abstract:

A method for improving starting of an engine that may be repeatedly stopped and started is presented. In one embodiment, the method adjusts a transmission actuator in response to engine combustion during an engine start. The method may improve vehicle launch for stop/start vehicles.

US Patent:

20130001006, Jan 3, 2013

Filed:

Jun 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/174567

Inventors:

Alex O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
Allan Roy Gale - Livonia MI, US
John Anthony DeMarco - Lake Orion MI, US
Robert Michael Grant - Farmington Hills MI, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B62D 6/00
B62D 5/04

US Classification:

180446

Abstract:

A method for supplying power to an electrically assisted steering system is described. In one example, the method adjusts alternator field current to increase energy supplied to the electrically assisted steering system in response to an automatic engine stop request. The method may improve operation of the electrically assisted steering system.

US Patent:

20130030670, Jan 31, 2013

Filed:

Jul 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/191702

Inventors:

Filip Tomik - Commerce Twp MI, US
Eric Michael Rademacher - Royal Oak MI, US
Alexander O'Connor Gibson - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Anthony DeMarco - Lake Orion MI, US
Chad Everette Griffin - Pinckney MI, US
Kirk Pebley - Novi MI, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02P 11/00
F02D 28/00

US Classification:

701102

Abstract:

An automotive vehicle includes an engine, an alternator or integrated starter generator, and at least one controller. The at least one controller reduces voltage output of the alternator or integrated starter generator prior to initiating an auto stop of the engine.

US Patent:

20130091844, Apr 18, 2013

Filed:

Oct 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/271961

Inventors:

Thomas G. Leone - Ypsilanti MI, US
John Anthony DeMarco - Lake Orion MI, US

Assignee:

FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F01B 21/04

US Classification:

60707

Abstract:

Various systems and methods for an engine system which includes a throttle turbine generator having a turbine which drives an auxiliary generator and disposed in a throttle bypass are described. In some examples, a throttle bypass valve is controlled to adjust airflow through the throttle bypass responsive to airflow to cylinders of the engine. In other examples, an operating parameter such as throttle position is controlled based on transient operating conditions of the engine. In still other examples, charging of a battery is coordinated between the auxiliary generator and a primary generator.