Inventor
MARTIN DOUGLAS
US32 patents
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FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
29 patentsUS7275518B1Oct 2, 2007
Torque-based powertrain control for vehicles
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC93 citations96
US8050831B2Nov 1, 2011
Vehicle engine speed control for a continuously variable transmission
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC20 citations92
US7467033B2Dec 16, 2008
Control method for a vehicle powertrain with protection against low load conditions
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC24 citations91
US10569728B2Feb 25, 2020
Method and system for water usage on-board a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC7 citations84
US7204230B2Apr 17, 2007
Vehicle and method for controlling an engine
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC11 citations83
US11572830B2Feb 7, 2023
Method and system for on vehicle compressed air generation
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC5 citations75
US11808781B2Nov 7, 2023
Methods and systems for determining vehicle speed and barometric pressure
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations73
US11339728B1May 24, 2022
Methods and systems for engine braking with reduced noise, vibration, and harshness
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC2 citations73
US10844774B2Nov 24, 2020
Method and system for water collection and usage on-board a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC3 citations73
US10913414B2Feb 9, 2021
Method and system for water usage on-board a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC3 citations72
US10731587B2Aug 4, 2020
Detection of leaks and blockages in a vehicle exhaust system
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC5 citations69
US10844775B2Nov 24, 2020
Method and system for emission control device heating
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC4 citations67
US7335131B2Feb 26, 2008
Vehicle and method for controlling an engine in a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC8 citations65
US12017658B2Jun 25, 2024
Methods and systems for inhibiting stop-start functionality
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1 citations62
US11623640B2Apr 11, 2023
Methods and systems for assistive action of a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US11091145B2Aug 17, 2021
Method and system for engine control
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1 citations62
US10975784B2Apr 13, 2021
Method and system for cylinder imbalance detection
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US10900499B2Jan 26, 2021
Cooling fans for engine cooling system
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US10895182B2Jan 19, 2021
Method and system for particulate filter regeneration
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations62
US11136949B1Oct 5, 2021
Methods and systems for vehicle diagnostics
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1 citations61
US7236875B2Jun 26, 2007
System and method for controlling an engine in a vehicle
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC4 citations61
US11415029B1Aug 16, 2022
Engine oil dilution control in automotive vehicles
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1 citations60
US12117827B2Oct 15, 2024
Remote controlled engine revving
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations59
US11733691B2Aug 22, 2023
Remote controlled engine revving
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC1 citations59
US11285959B2Mar 29, 2022
Systems and methods for improving fuel economy and reducing emissions
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations59
US11041423B2Jun 22, 2021
Method and system for leak detection at a particulate filter
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations57
US11773793B2Oct 3, 2023
Method and system for compressed air supply
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations54
US11725572B2Aug 15, 2023
Method and system for an on board compressor
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations54
US11073063B2Jul 27, 2021
Gasoline particulate filter diagnostics
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC0 citations51