Alfred D LePage

Title: Alfred D. LePage: Inventor of a Barometric Pressure Estimation Method

Introduction

Alfred D. LePage is an inventor associated with Plymouth, Michigan, and automotive technology. His listed patent describes a method for estimating barometric pressure using a manifold pressure sensor and engine operating data.

Latest Patents

LePage is credited with 1 patent: “Determining Barometric Pressure Using a Manifold Pressure Sensor.” The method measures manifold absolute pressure, then uses stored lookup tables and measured throttle angle and engine speed to estimate the pressure difference between the atmosphere and the intake manifold. It determines barometric pressure by adding that estimated pressure difference to the measured manifold absolute pressure.

Career Highlights

LePage is associated with GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. His patent focuses on deriving barometric pressure from existing engine sensor measurements, offering an approach that uses engine operating conditions alongside manifold pressure data.

Collaborations

The provided information lists Barbara A. Flowers and John C. Haraf as LePage’s coworkers. Their shared association with GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. places them within the same organizational context, though no specific joint patent work is identified here.

Conclusion

Alfred D. LePage’s listed invention presents a method for estimating barometric pressure from manifold pressure, throttle angle, and engine speed, reflecting his connection to automotive technology at GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.