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Farmington Hills, MI, United States of America

Steve William Magner

This inventor holds 8 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC. Active years: 2005-2019.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Steve William Magner. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/steve-william-magner

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 8

% Patents Active = 87.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 69(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal8 out of 26,733 
 
Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC
 patents

Years Active: 2005-2019

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8 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10221792 - Two-stage catalyst regeneration (2019-03-05),
2. 9359967 - Method for identification of a threshold-level catalyst (2016-06-07),
3. 7607410 - System and method of controlling fuel delivery during positive valve overlap operation of an engine start (2009-10-27),
4. 7552588 - System and method for HCCI temperature control (2009-06-30),
5. 7392774 - Method for controlling valve overlap of a variable valvetrain engine (2008-07-01),
6. 7171929 - Method to estimate variable valve performance degradation (2007-02-06),
7. 6994061 - Computer readable storage medium for use with engine having variable valve actuator during degradation (2006-02-07),
8. 6938593 - Computer readable storage medium for use with engine having variable valve actuator (2005-09-06),

Title: Innovations of Steve William Magner

Introduction

Steve William Magner is a notable inventor based in Farmington Hills, MI (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of automotive technology, holding a total of 8 patents. His work primarily focuses on reducing emissions and improving catalyst efficiency in vehicles.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a system and method for reducing NOx emissions following deceleration fuel shut off (DFSO). This innovative method involves cutting off fuel to the engine during a deceleration event and operating the engine air/fuel ratio rich of stoichiometry for a predetermined time. Additionally, he has developed a method for identifying a threshold-level catalyst, which includes systems and methods for estimating catalyst transfer function gain. This method manipulates air-fuel ratios upstream and downstream of the catalyst to determine its transfer function gain, indicating the presence or absence of catalyst degradation.

Career Highlights

Steve works at Ford Global Technologies, LLC, where he continues to push the boundaries of automotive innovation. His expertise in emissions reduction and catalyst technology has positioned him as a key player in the industry.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Mrdjan J Jankovic and Mario Anthony Santillo, who contribute to the collaborative environment at Ford Global Technologies.

Conclusion

Steve William Magner's contributions to automotive technology through his patents and work at Ford Global Technologies highlight his commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability. His advancements in emissions reduction and catalyst efficiency are paving the way for a cleaner future in the automotive industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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