Michael H Simon

US Patent:

8392097, Mar 5, 2013

Filed:

Jul 8, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/832649

Inventors:

Qi Ma - Farmington Hills MI, US
Robert Douglas Shafto - New Hudson MI, US
Michael Simon - Plymouth MI, US
Julian R. Verdejo - Farmington MI, US

Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI

International Classification:

F02D 41/06
F02D 41/10

US Classification:

701113, 12317918, 1231821

Abstract:

A hybrid powertrain includes an internal combustion engine, an electro-mechanical transmission and an electric machine. In an engine starting routine, flow control devices located proximate each combustion chamber in the engine initially restrict airflow into the cylinders to allow for a starter motor to rotate the engine at lower expansion and compression torque whereafter rotation of the engine is transitioned to the electric machine.

US Patent:

57439591, Apr 28, 1998

Filed:

Nov 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/757729

Inventors:

Charles E. Ash - Perrysburg OH
Kevin R. Fisher - Warren MI
Wallace F. Krueger - Toledo OH
Michael L. Simon - Toledo OH
John G. Rock - Harrison Twp. MI

Assignee:

Libbey-Owens Ford Co. - Toledo OH

International Classification:

B05C 1102

US Classification:

118264

Abstract:

A reusable applicator tip for applying a uniform band of liquid material, such as an adhesive compound, along a selected portion of the peripheral margin of sheet material. The apparatus includes a pad block designed for receiving and transmitting liquid material onto a transfer pad for application onto the sheet material. The liquid flows through internal channels in the pad block and onto an exposed portion of the transfer pad for application onto the sheet material. The transfer pad is removed and replaced at the end of its useful life permitting continued use of the pad block. The apparatus also includes a removable edge guide which permits the selective replacement of the edge guide for varying sheets of material. Excessively worn edge guides may also be replaced without disposing of the entire pad block.

US Patent:

20170122234, May 4, 2017

Filed:

Oct 30, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/928965

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Dev Saberwal - Canton MI, US
Kevan Bates - Troy MI, US
Trevor Losch - Plymouth MI, US
Justin Lesniak - Bay City MI, US
Michael M.S. Simon - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

F02D 41/00
F01N 3/20
F02D 17/02

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for improving boost response in a turbocharged engine. In one example, a method may include in response to a tip-out following a tip-in, when an exhaust catalyst temperature is within a threshold range, deactivating fuel injectors to the engine and increasing air flow to an exhaust turbine based on a desired increase in a turbine speed to maintain the turbine speed at or above a threshold speed.