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Brad Alan Vanderwege
Also filed as: VANDERWEGE BRAD · VANDERWEGE BRAD A · VANDERWEGE BRAD ALAN
52 granted patents·5 pending applications·346 citations·filing 2003–2024
98Inventor score
Files withFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC50REICHE DAVID BRUCE2VANDERWEGE BRAD ALAN2BIDNER DAVID KARL1GIBSON ALEX O'CONNOR1
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57 records- 0199US9506411B2If method and system for engine knock controlFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Nov 29, 2016·36 cites·19 claims
- 0298US11248551B1Methods and systems for pre-chamber operation during catalyst heatingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 15, 2022·8 cites·20 claims
- 0398US10337397B2Pre-chamber ignition systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jul 2, 2019·11 cites·18 claims
- 0497US11391227B1Methods and system for operating skipped cylinders to provide secondary airFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 19, 2022·5 cites·18 claims
- 0597US10364738B2Pre-chamber ignition systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jul 30, 2019·11 cites·19 claims
- 0697US7418940B1Fuel injector spray pattern for direct injection spark ignition enginesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2007·Granted Sep 2, 2008·66 cites·20 claims
- 0796US10920732B1Methods and systems for engine start following idle-stopFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Feb 16, 2021·5 cites·19 claims
- 0894US9835082B2Method and system for improving turbocharger efficiencyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 5, 2017·10 cites·5 claims
- 0993US11319866B1Systems and methods for active pre-chamber ignitionFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted May 3, 2022·6 cites·17 claims
- 1093US10323588B2Method and system for particulate matter controlFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 18, 2019·11 cites·10 claims
- 1193US7827975B1Direct-start engine operation utilizing multi-strike ignitionFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 9, 2010·22 cites·20 claims
- 1293US6725828B1Vortex-induced stratification combustion for direct injection spark ignition enginesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 27, 2004·74 cites·33 claims
- 1390US11365695B1Methods and system for operating skipped cylinders to provide secondary airFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 21, 2022·2 cites·18 claims
- 1490US11365693B1Methods and system for operating skipped cylinders to provide secondary airFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 21, 2022·2 cites·16 claims
- 1590US2025192263A1Thermal barrier assemblies with heat spreading features for use within traction battery packsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 1689US11473518B1Methods for reducing cold start emissions for enginesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 18, 2022·2 cites·20 claims
- 1789US10859055B1Method for starting an engineFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Dec 8, 2020·5 cites·20 claims
- 1889US8353275B2Dual throttle for improved tip-out stability in boosted engine systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 15, 2013·8 cites·20 claims
- 1988US9328702B2Multiple tap aspiratorFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted May 3, 2016·6 cites·19 claims
- 2087US9599082B2Direct injection fuel pumpFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 21, 2017·5 cites·16 claims
- 2186US10107182B2Method and system for improving turbocharger efficiencyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Oct 23, 2018·2 cites·10 claims
- 2285US9796368B2Method and system for an aspirator for a brake boosterFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 24, 2017·2 cites·4 claims
- 2385US9593653B2Direct injection fuel pump systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 14, 2017·3 cites·19 claims
- 2485US9297341B2Multiple tap aspirator with leak passageFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 29, 2016·4 cites·6 claims
- 2584US8047188B2Direct-start engine operation utlizing multi-strike ignitionFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2010·Granted Nov 1, 2011·4 cites·19 claims
- 2682US11105287B1Methods and system for stopping an engineFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 31, 2021·1 cites·20 claims
- 2782US10215135B2System and methods for extracting water from exhaust gases for water injectionFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 26, 2019·2 cites·18 claims
- 2882US9988997B2Method and system for engine temperature controlFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jun 5, 2018·2 cites·15 claims
- 2981US9261040B2Method for improving engine startingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 16, 2016·4 cites·20 claims
- 3080US9038580B2Method and system for engine dilution controlSURNILLA GOPICHANDRA·Filed 2012·Granted May 26, 2015·4 cites·19 claims
- 3180US8267067B2Method for starting an engine automaticallyREICHE DAVID BRUCE·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 18, 2012·4 cites·20 claims
- 3279US9599036B2Method and system for diagonal blow-through exhaust gas scavengingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Mar 21, 2017·2 cites·17 claims
- 3379US9453439B2Approach for variable pressure oil injectionBIDNER DAVID KARL·Filed 2010·Granted Sep 27, 2016·4 cites·14 claims
- 3477US9322340B2Method and system for knock controlFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 26, 2016·4 cites·20 claims
- 3577US8240297B2Direct-start engine operation utilizing multi-strike ignitionGIBSON ALEX O'CONNOR·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 14, 2012·4 cites·18 claims
- 3675US2025343315A1Traction battery pack coolant guiding baffleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 3774US11635004B2Methods and system for operating skipped cylinders to provide secondary airFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 25, 2023·0 cites·13 claims
- 3874US10953725B2Method and system for heating a vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 23, 2021·1 cites·13 claims
- 3972US11371454B2Methods and system for stopping an engineFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jun 28, 2022·0 cites·18 claims
- 4072US2025183412A1Systems and methods for mitigating thermal propagation within traction battery arraysFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 4168US8573182B2Method for starting an engine automaticallyREICHE DAVID BRUCE·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 5, 2013·2 cites·20 claims
- 4267US2025246716A1Traction battery pack thermal management fluid guiding system and method of guiding thermal management fluidFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2024·Application pending·0 cites
- 4366US11725562B2Systems and methods for hot air injection into exhaust portsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Aug 15, 2023·0 cites·18 claims
- 4465US9981643B2Method and system for an aspirator for a brake boosterFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted May 29, 2018·0 cites·16 claims
- 4564US9382864B2Method and system for engine startingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 5, 2016·1 cites·14 claims
- 4662US11708811B2Adjusted ignition timing for engine restartFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 25, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 4762US11473459B2Systems and methods for providing compression release with continuous variable valve liftFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Oct 18, 2022·0 cites·20 claims
- 4862US9506413B2Method and system for engine startingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Nov 29, 2016·0 cites·6 claims
- 4961US10202947B2Multiple tap aspirator with leak passageFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 12, 2019·0 cites·12 claims
- 5059US10590892B2Methods and systems for vacuum generation using a throttleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Mar 17, 2020·0 cites·14 claims
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