Mike M. McDonald

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Macomb, MI, US

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Patents Grantslast 30 patents

Information Patent Grant
Oil pump control systems and methods
- Patent number 9,605,567
- Issue date Mar 28, 2017
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Timothy M. Karnjate
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Grant
Engine oil level monitoring systems and methods
- Patent number 9,404,403
- Issue date Aug 2, 2016
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINT...
Information Patent Grant
System and method for monitoring engine oil levels
- Patent number 9,316,132
- Issue date Apr 19, 2016
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Grant
Stop-start control systems for engines with fully flexible valve ac...
- Patent number 9,239,017
- Issue date Jan 19, 2016
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Grant
Torque control systems and methods
- Patent number 9,140,206
- Issue date Sep 22, 2015
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Grant
Methods and systems for controlling the volume of infotainment unit...
- Patent number 9,065,416
- Issue date Jun 23, 2015
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- H03 - BASIC ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
Information Patent Grant
Engine speed based valvetrain control systems and methods
- Patent number 8,788,182
- Issue date Jul 22, 2014
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Grant
System for detecting hydraulic fluid leaks
- Patent number 8,770,014
- Issue date Jul 8, 2014
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- G01 - MEASURING TESTING
Information Patent Grant
Engine oil change detection systems and methods
- Patent number 8,746,408
- Issue date Jun 10, 2014
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- William C. Albertson
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Grant
Biodiesel data collection system
- Patent number 8,712,627
- Issue date Apr 29, 2014
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Jill M. Cummings
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Grant
Catalyst temperature based valvetrain control systems and methods
- Patent number 8,707,679
- Issue date Apr 29, 2014
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Grant
Valvetrain control method and apparatus for conserving combustion heat
- Patent number 8,689,541
- Issue date Apr 8, 2014
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Grant
Engine including cylinder deactivation assembly and method of control
- Patent number 8,622,036
- Issue date Jan 7, 2014
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- William C. Albertson
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Grant
Road grade coordinated engine control systems
- Patent number 8,606,483
- Issue date Dec 10, 2013
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Ashish S. Krupadanam
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Grant
Engine control system for increased vehicle fuel economy
- Patent number 8,584,647
- Issue date Nov 19, 2013
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Colin A. Roberts
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Grant
System and method for controlling engine components during cylinder...
- Patent number 8,352,156
- Issue date Jan 8, 2013
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Grant
Oxygen flow reduction during engine start/stop operation
- Patent number 8,326,519
- Issue date Dec 4, 2012
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Grant
Cloud point monitoring systems for determining a cloud point temper...
- Patent number 8,292,497
- Issue date Oct 23, 2012
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Bryan K. Pryor
- G01 - MEASURING TESTING
Information Patent Grant
Method of oil pressure control in an engine
- Patent number 8,245,684
- Issue date Aug 21, 2012
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Michael G. Reynolds
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Grant
Method and system to reduce accessory drive belt slip
- Patent number 8,215,282
- Issue date Jul 10, 2012
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Grant
System and method for cleaning solenoid valve debris
- Patent number 8,205,599
- Issue date Jun 26, 2012
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. McDonald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Grant
Oil condition sensing methods and systems
- Patent number 8,127,597
- Issue date Mar 6, 2012
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- David R. Staley
- G01 - MEASURING TESTING
Information Patent Grant
Engine including cylinder deactivation assembly and method of control
- Patent number 8,122,862
- Issue date Feb 28, 2012
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- James B. Hicks
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Grant
In-vehicle alert of cloud point in engine diesel fuel
- Patent number 7,991,525
- Issue date Aug 2, 2011
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Bryan K. Pryor
- G07 - CHECKING-DEVICES
Information Patent Grant
Crankshaft reversal detection systems
- Patent number 7,975,534
- Issue date Jul 12, 2011
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Grant
Extending variable displacement operation through spark knock control
- Patent number 7,946,275
- Issue date May 24, 2011
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Grant
Method for vehicle suspension wear prediction and indication
- Patent number 7,941,256
- Issue date May 10, 2011
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC
- Chandra S. Namuduri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Grant
Fuel temperature estimation in a spark ignited direct injection engine
- Patent number 7,873,461
- Issue date Jan 18, 2011
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. McDonald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Grant
Switchable valvetrain system and method of operation
- Patent number 7,823,549
- Issue date Nov 2, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Joseph J Moon
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Grant
Variable operation of vehicle transmissions using rough road sensing
- Patent number 7,720,587
- Issue date May 18, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. McDonald
- F16 - ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINT...

Patents Applicationslast 30 patents

Information Patent Application
OIL PUMP CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
- Publication number 20150354419
- Publication date Dec 10, 2015
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- TIMOTHY M. KARNJATE
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Application
STOP-START CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR ENGINES WITH FULLY FLEXIBLE VALVE AC...
- Publication number 20130110383
- Publication date May 2, 2013
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Application
ENGINE OIL LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
- Publication number 20130080022
- Publication date Mar 28, 2013
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Application
ENGINE SPEED BASED VALVETRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
- Publication number 20130060453
- Publication date Mar 7, 2013
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Application
CATALYST TEMPERATURE BASED VALVETRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
- Publication number 20130055972
- Publication date Mar 7, 2013
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Application
TORQUE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS
- Publication number 20120310506
- Publication date Dec 6, 2012
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Application
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ENGINE OIL LEVELS
- Publication number 20120259501
- Publication date Oct 11, 2012
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Application
VALVETRAIN CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSERVING COMBUSTION HEAT
- Publication number 20120204545
- Publication date Aug 16, 2012
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Application
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SOLENOID VALVE DEBRIS
- Publication number 20110168131
- Publication date Jul 14, 2011
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Application
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE COMPONENTS DURING CYLINDER...
- Publication number 20110087423
- Publication date Apr 14, 2011
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Application
BIODIESEL DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM
- Publication number 20110060497
- Publication date Mar 10, 2011
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Jill M. Cummings
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Application
ROAD GRADE COORDINATED ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS
- Publication number 20110040471
- Publication date Feb 17, 2011
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Ashish S. Krupadanam
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Application
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING THE VOLUME OF INFOTAINMENT UNIT...
- Publication number 20100324804
- Publication date Dec 23, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- MIKE M. MC DONALD
- H03 - BASIC ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY
Information Patent Application
OIL PRESSURE CONTROL IN AN ENGINE
- Publication number 20100284823
- Publication date Nov 11, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Michael G. Reynolds
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Application
VEHICLE CHARGING AUTHORIZATION
- Publication number 20100274570
- Publication date Oct 28, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- DAVID T. PROEFKE
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Application
OXYGEN FLOW REDUCTION DURING ENGINE START/STOP OPERATION
- Publication number 20100212629
- Publication date Aug 26, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Application
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTIVE ENGINE RE-STARTING AND PREDICTIV...
- Publication number 20100191446
- Publication date Jul 29, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- MIKE M. MC DONALD
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Application
ENGINE INCLUDING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONTROL
- Publication number 20100186701
- Publication date Jul 29, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- JAMES B. HICKS
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Application
ENGINE INCLUDING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONTROL
- Publication number 20100186694
- Publication date Jul 29, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- WILLIAM C. ALBERTSON
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Application
FUEL TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION IN A SPARK IGNITED DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE
- Publication number 20100125400
- Publication date May 20, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMA...
Information Patent Application
Method and system to reduce accessory drive belt slip
- Publication number 20100102783
- Publication date Apr 29, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Application
IN-VEHICLE ALERT OF CLOUD POINT IN ENGINE DIESEL FUEL
- Publication number 20100033372
- Publication date Feb 11, 2010
- GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION@@GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
- Bryan K. Pryor
- G07 - CHECKING-DEVICES
Information Patent Application
EXTENDING VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT OPERATION THROUGH SPARK KNOCK CONTROL
- Publication number 20100024769
- Publication date Feb 4, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Application
CRANKSHAFT REVERSAL DETECTION SYSTEMS
- Publication number 20100029421
- Publication date Feb 4, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- F02 - COMBUSTION ENGINES HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
Information Patent Application
Cloud Point Monitoring Systems for Determining a Cloud Point Temper...
- Publication number 20100012410
- Publication date Jan 21, 2010
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Bryan K. Pryor
- G01 - MEASURING TESTING
Information Patent Application
OIL CONDITION SENSING METHODS AND SYSTEMS
- Publication number 20090188755
- Publication date Jul 30, 2009
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- David R. Staley
- G01 - MEASURING TESTING
Information Patent Application
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCREASED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY
- Publication number 20090173311
- Publication date Jul 9, 2009
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Colin A. Roberts
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Application
Method for vehicle suspension wear prediction and indication
- Publication number 20090099719
- Publication date Apr 16, 2009
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Chandra S. Namuduri
- B60 - VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Information Patent Application
SWITCHABLE VALVETRAIN SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION
- Publication number 20090031970
- Publication date Feb 5, 2009
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
- Joseph J. Moon
- F01 - MACHINES OR ENGINES IN GENERAL ENGINE PLANTS IN GENERAL STEAM ENGINES
Information Patent Application
SYSTEM FOR DETECTING HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS
- Publication number 20080223111
- Publication date Sep 18, 2008
- Mike M. Mc Donald
- G01 - MEASURING TESTING

Mike M. McDonald

Person

Patents Grantslast 30 patents

Oil pump control systems and methods

Engine oil level monitoring systems and methods

System and method for monitoring engine oil levels

Stop-start control systems for engines with fully flexible valve ac...

Torque control systems and methods

Methods and systems for controlling the volume of infotainment unit...

Engine speed based valvetrain control systems and methods

System for detecting hydraulic fluid leaks

Engine oil change detection systems and methods

Biodiesel data collection system

Catalyst temperature based valvetrain control systems and methods

Valvetrain control method and apparatus for conserving combustion heat

Engine including cylinder deactivation assembly and method of control

Road grade coordinated engine control systems

Engine control system for increased vehicle fuel economy

System and method for controlling engine components during cylinder...

Oxygen flow reduction during engine start/stop operation

Cloud point monitoring systems for determining a cloud point temper...

Method of oil pressure control in an engine

Method and system to reduce accessory drive belt slip

System and method for cleaning solenoid valve debris

Oil condition sensing methods and systems

Engine including cylinder deactivation assembly and method of control

In-vehicle alert of cloud point in engine diesel fuel

Crankshaft reversal detection systems

Extending variable displacement operation through spark knock control

Method for vehicle suspension wear prediction and indication

Fuel temperature estimation in a spark ignited direct injection engine

Switchable valvetrain system and method of operation

Variable operation of vehicle transmissions using rough road sensing

Patents Applicationslast 30 patents

OIL PUMP CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

STOP-START CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR ENGINES WITH FULLY FLEXIBLE VALVE AC...

ENGINE OIL LEVEL MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

ENGINE SPEED BASED VALVETRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

CATALYST TEMPERATURE BASED VALVETRAIN CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

TORQUE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING ENGINE OIL LEVELS

VALVETRAIN CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSERVING COMBUSTION HEAT

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SOLENOID VALVE DEBRIS

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ENGINE COMPONENTS DURING CYLINDER...

BIODIESEL DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM

ROAD GRADE COORDINATED ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEMS

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING THE VOLUME OF INFOTAINMENT UNIT...

OIL PRESSURE CONTROL IN AN ENGINE

VEHICLE CHARGING AUTHORIZATION

OXYGEN FLOW REDUCTION DURING ENGINE START/STOP OPERATION

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTIVE ENGINE RE-STARTING AND PREDICTIV...

ENGINE INCLUDING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONTROL

ENGINE INCLUDING CYLINDER DEACTIVATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CONTROL

FUEL TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION IN A SPARK IGNITED DIRECT INJECTION ENGINE

Method and system to reduce accessory drive belt slip

IN-VEHICLE ALERT OF CLOUD POINT IN ENGINE DIESEL FUEL

EXTENDING VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT OPERATION THROUGH SPARK KNOCK CONTROL

CRANKSHAFT REVERSAL DETECTION SYSTEMS

Cloud Point Monitoring Systems for Determining a Cloud Point Temper...

OIL CONDITION SENSING METHODS AND SYSTEMS

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR INCREASED VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY

Method for vehicle suspension wear prediction and indication

SWITCHABLE VALVETRAIN SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATION

SYSTEM FOR DETECTING HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS