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Mark Steven Yamazaki
Also filed as: YAMAZAKI MARK · YAMAZAKI MARK S · YAMAZAKI MARK STEVEN
148 granted patents·5 pending applications·765 citations·filing 2001–2023
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153 records- 0196US9080668B2Method and apparatus for driveline softening utilizing a vehicle to cloud to vehicle systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 14, 2015·24 cites·20 claims
- 0294US10486689B2Systems and methods for reducing exterior noise during electrified vehicle operationFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Nov 26, 2019·48 cites·19 claims
- 0394US9026296B1System for controlling overall coasting torque in a hybrid electric vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted May 5, 2015·33 cites·21 claims
- 0493US10106148B2Electric machine torque control during transient phase of bypass clutchFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Oct 23, 2018·8 cites·20 claims
- 0592US11339740B1Methods and system for managing fuel cut off for hybrid vehiclesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2021·Granted May 24, 2022·2 cites·19 claims
- 0692US9067587B1Torque based energy management in hybrid vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Jun 30, 2015·14 cites·14 claims
- 0792US8954215B2Driveline lash control method during driver tip-in/outFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 10, 2015·19 cites·16 claims
- 0892US8738217B2Methods and systems for a hybrid vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted May 27, 2014·16 cites·15 claims
- 0991US11181191B1Torque ratio bounds for automatic transmissionsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 23, 2021·3 cites·20 claims
- 1091US10272907B2System and method for fast engine starts with belt integrated starter generator assist during locking of disconnect clutchFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Apr 30, 2019·8 cites·8 claims
- 1191US8538643B1Active damping during clutch engagement for engine startWANG QING·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 17, 2013·24 cites·5 claims
- 1290US9873422B2Driveline lash control method during driver tip-in/outFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted Jan 23, 2018·4 cites·15 claims
- 1390US9604635B1Inhibit engine pull-down based on past driving historyFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Mar 28, 2017·9 cites·17 claims
- 1490US9550488B1Hybrid vehicle and method of controlling a hybrid vehicle powertrainFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Jan 24, 2017·8 cites·17 claims
- 1590US7412310B2System and method for controlling activation of a power source of a hybrid electric vehicleFORD MOTOR CO·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 12, 2008·31 cites·19 claims
- 1689US9637109B1Hybrid electric vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2016·Granted May 2, 2017·10 cites·20 claims
- 1789US8911324B2Method and apparatus for limiting engine torque to protect disconnect clutch in a hybrid vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 16, 2014·11 cites·12 claims
- 1888US10759303B2Autonomous vehicle route planningFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 1, 2020·5 cites·18 claims
- 1988US10543832B2Methods and systems for starting an engineFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jan 28, 2020·5 cites·4 claims
- 2088US10065626B2Feed forward and feedback adjustment of motor torque during clutch engagementWANG QING·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 4, 2018·13 cites·20 claims
- 2188US9656666B2Methods and systems for starting an engineFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted May 23, 2017·10 cites·19 claims
- 2288US9086045B2Hybrid vehicle engine startsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Jul 21, 2015·9 cites·13 claims
- 2388US9056613B2System and method for upshift torque modification using an upstream clutch in a hybrid vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 16, 2015·10 cites·18 claims
- 2487US9731706B2Coordinating non-demand engine start and stop with gear shiftFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 15, 2017·4 cites·6 claims
- 2587US8795131B2Method and apparatus for reducing torque during a transmission upshift for a hybrid vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 5, 2014·9 cites·18 claims
- 2687US8540604B1Transmission control during regenerative brakingNEFCY BERNARD D·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 24, 2013·9 cites·9 claims
- 2786US11247663B2Methods and systems for starting an engineFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2019·Granted Feb 15, 2022·3 cites·7 claims
- 2886US8647231B2Transitioning between electric-drive and parallel-drive in a hybrid-electric vehicle powertrainSOLIMAN IHAB S·Filed 2010·Granted Feb 11, 2014·10 cites·21 claims
- 2986US7967091B2Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain with engine start and transmission shift arbitrationFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 28, 2011·21 cites·16 claims
- 3085US9573579B2Methods and system for transitioning between control modes while creepingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Feb 21, 2017·7 cites·10 claims
- 3185US7971667B2System and method of inhibiting the effects of driveline backlash in a hybrid propulsion systemFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 5, 2011·18 cites·16 claims
- 3284US9440643B1Hybrid electric vehicle and method of controlFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 13, 2016·5 cites·18 claims
- 3383US11345326B2Methods and system for starting an internal combustion engineFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2020·Granted May 31, 2022·2 cites·11 claims
- 3483US9738265B2System and method for determining engine disconnect clutch torqueFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Aug 22, 2017·7 cites·15 claims
- 3583US9656663B2Methods and system for operating a powertrain during regenerative brakingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted May 23, 2017·5 cites·18 claims
- 3683US9533677B2Method of transitioning among shift schedulesFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Jan 3, 2017·7 cites·16 claims
- 3783US9108638B2Methods and systems for a hybrid vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Aug 18, 2015·5 cites·15 claims
- 3883US8924070B2Methods and systems for a hybrid vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2014·Granted Dec 30, 2014·6 cites·16 claims
- 3983US8903578B2Hybrid vehicle control utilizing grade dataYAMAZAKI MARK STEVEN·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 2, 2014·13 cites·20 claims
- 4082US9187081B2Regenerative braking and torque converter controlFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 17, 2015·7 cites·17 claims
- 4182US9126587B2Hybrid vehicle drive control system and method for providing motor torque boost compensating for engine delay and torque exceeding maximum engine torqueYAMAZAKI MARK STEVEN·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 8, 2015·8 cites·18 claims
- 4282US7971666B2System and method of extending regenerative braking in a hybrid electric vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 5, 2011·15 cites·20 claims
- 4382US7223203B2Method of detecting torque disturbances in a hybrid vehicleFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2004·Granted May 29, 2007·31 cites·10 claims
- 4481US12194981B2Method and system for adjusting a minimum driver demand wheel torqueFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2023·Granted Jan 14, 2025·0 cites·6 claims
- 4581US10005375B2Vehicle system and method for controlling torque delivery during transmission engagements with road grade and mass estimationFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2017·Granted Jun 26, 2018·3 cites·12 claims
- 4681US9821798B2Hybrid vehicle engine startsFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Nov 21, 2017·2 cites·11 claims
- 4781US8433465B2Transitioning between series-drive and parallel-drive in a hybrid-electric vehicle powertrainYAMAZAKI MARK S·Filed 2010·Granted Apr 30, 2013·8 cites·19 claims
- 4880US9771063B2Methods and system for mitigating undesirable conditions during regenerative brakingFORD GLOBAL TECH LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 26, 2017·3 cites·8 claims
- 4980US9493148B2Torque modulation in a hybrid vehicle downshift during regenerative brakingNEFCY BARNEY D·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 15, 2016·5 cites·19 claims
- 5080US8602939B2Controlling vehicle creepYAMAZAKI MARK S·Filed 2011·Granted Dec 10, 2013·7 cites·24 claims
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