WAYNE FRANK BUESCHER
Pilots at Kings Ml Dr, Westland, MI
License number
Michigan A0246226
Issued Date
Jul 2015
Expiration Date
Jul 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
6782 Kings Mill Dr, Westland, MI 48187
Professional information
Hybrid-Electric Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control Strategy
US Patent:
2006022, Oct 12, 2006
Filed:
Apr 11, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/279374
Inventors:
Gerhard Dage - Franklin MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Thomas Fox - Livonia MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Thomas Fox - Livonia MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F25B 27/00, F25D 17/04, F25B 49/00, B60H 1/32
US Classification:
062323100, 062239000, 062176200, 062228100
Abstract:
A method and system determine when a climate control system of a hybrid vehicle can be operated without use of its A/C compressor. The compressor is turned on to function when the compressor is coupled to an engine of the vehicle and the engine is running. The relative humidity inside the vehicle cabin is compared to a threshold to determine whether the compressor is required to function. If the engine is running and if the compressor is off, the compressor is turned on if the compressor is required to function. If the engine is running, the engine is turned off such that the compressor is turned off if the compressor is not required to function and if the vehicle is at idle. If the compressor was on, the compressor is turned off without turning off the engine if the compressor is not required and if the vehicle is being driven.
Climate Control Head With Fuel Economy Indicator
US Patent:
8442752, May 14, 2013
Filed:
Apr 23, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/428749
Inventors:
Halim Wijaya - Canton MI, US
Gerhard A. Dage - Franklin MI, US
Wayne Frank Buescher - Canton MI, US
Christopher Mark Greiner - Birmingham MI, US
Gerhard A. Dage - Franklin MI, US
Wayne Frank Buescher - Canton MI, US
Christopher Mark Greiner - Birmingham MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
G05B 15/00, B60K 6/20
US Classification:
701123, 701 99
Abstract:
A climate control system having a control head including a display providing at least one comfort level indicator and a fuel economy indicator is provided. The comfort level indicator displays a plurality of comfort level settings corresponding to relative thermal comfort in all weather conditions. Each comfort level setting corresponds to a range of temperatures so that once a comfort range is obtained, the climate control system will be reluctant to consume additional energy, thereby maintaining or improving the current fuel economy state. The fuel economy indicator provides for direct communication of the impact of comfort level settings on fuel economy.
Climate Control System And Method For Optimizing Energy Consumption Of A Vehicle
US Patent:
8249749, Aug 21, 2012
Filed:
Oct 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/575219
Inventors:
Gerhard A. Dage - Franklin MI, US
Halim Wijaya - Canton MI, US
Christopher Mark Greiner - Birmingham MI, US
Wayne Frank Buescher - Canton MI, US
Halim Wijaya - Canton MI, US
Christopher Mark Greiner - Birmingham MI, US
Wayne Frank Buescher - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
G05D 23/00
US Classification:
700276, 700300, 622281
Abstract:
A climate control system includes a control head having a warmer/cooler temperature control for providing relative thermal comfort. A thermal comfort rating (TCR) corresponding to a range of passenger cabin temperatures is determined based upon a comfort level selection by an occupant using the control head. A control strategy employs look-up tables corresponding to the TCR to determine the speed of an electric compressor and the position of a temperature control blend door. The strategy provides for a relatively fast ramp down to a minimum compressor speed to improve fuel economy while maintaining a relative level of thermal comfort.
System And Method For Controlling A Vehicle Engine
US Patent:
8151581, Apr 10, 2012
Filed:
Nov 29, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/564488
Inventors:
Elaine Y. Chen - Dearborn MI, US
William Treharne - Ypsilanti Township MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Thomas Fox - Livonia MI, US
Shailesh Kozarekar - Novi MI, US
William Treharne - Ypsilanti Township MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Thomas Fox - Livonia MI, US
Shailesh Kozarekar - Novi MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Deaborn MI
International Classification:
G05D 23/32, F25B 1/00, B60H 1/32
US Classification:
62157, 62244, 622281
Abstract:
Systems and methods to control an engine configured to drive a compressor of a vehicle air conditioning system having a desired temperature are provided. A time until a threshold is reached is determined based on an environment condition and a vehicle interior condition. A request for the engine to run is removed if the time is greater than a minimum time.
System And Method For Environmental Management Of A Vehicle
US Patent:
2012006, Mar 22, 2012
Filed:
Nov 23, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/303196
Inventors:
Christopher Greiner - Birmingham MI, US
Gerhard Dage - Franklin MI, US
Halim Wijaya - Canton MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Gerhard Dage - Franklin MI, US
Halim Wijaya - Canton MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60H 1/00
US Classification:
165204, 165202
Abstract:
A system and method for environmental management of a vehicle automatically operates a vehicle climate control system to quickly and efficiently defog a vehicle windshield, while still operating at or near environmental comfort guidelines determined by a vehicle occupant. The method may be executed by an HVAC control system that is configured with a preprogrammed algorithm to operate an HVAC to achieve the desired results. A number of sensors can provide inputs to the control system, which can also receive inputs from a number of manual overrides operable by an occupant of the vehicle. The preprogrammed algorithm is configured to act on the various inputs to operate the HVAC to strike an appropriate balance between occupant comfort and windshield defogging.
System And Method For Environmental Management Of A Vehicle
US Patent:
8082979, Dec 27, 2011
Filed:
Jan 30, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/668723
Inventors:
Christopher Greiner - Birmingham MI, US
Gerhard Dage - Franklin MI, US
Halim Wijaya - Canton MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Gerhard Dage - Franklin MI, US
Halim Wijaya - Canton MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60H 1/00, F24F 7/00
US Classification:
165202, 165204, 236 493
Abstract:
A method for environmental management of a vehicle includes the steps of determining certain environmental conditions for the vehicle, and determining when it is desirable to defog the window based on the determined environmental conditions. A status of manual overrides is determined, and at least some automatically controllable functions of an HVAC system are implemented to effect defogging of a vehicle window when it is determined that none of the manual overrides has been selected.
System And Method For Controlling A Vehicle Engine
US Patent:
2008012, May 29, 2008
Filed:
Nov 29, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/564485
Inventors:
Elaine Y. Chen - Dearborn MI, US
William Treharne - Ypsilanti Township MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Thomas Fox - Livonia MI, US
William Treharne - Ypsilanti Township MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Thomas Fox - Livonia MI, US
Assignee:
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
F02D 45/00
US Classification:
701 36
Abstract:
An engine configured to drive a compressor of a vehicle air conditioning system is controlled based on a threshold condition. In at least one embodiment, a comfort-level selection is received, a threshold condition is determined based on the comfort-level, and a vehicle interior condition is detected. The engine is requested to run if the interior condition exceeds the threshold condition.
Vehicle Compressor Control System And Method
US Patent:
7832221, Nov 16, 2010
Filed:
Oct 20, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/551338
Inventors:
Halim Wijaya - Canton MI, US
Gary Dage - Franklin MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Christopher Greiner - Birmingham MI, US
Manfred Koberstein - Troy MI, US
Gary Dage - Franklin MI, US
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
Christopher Greiner - Birmingham MI, US
Manfred Koberstein - Troy MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60H 1/32, F25B 49/00
US Classification:
62133, 62209, 622284
Abstract:
A vehicle compressor is controlled based on an environment parameter and a vehicle status parameter. In at least one embodiment, a temperature control system for a vehicle including an engine is provided. The system includes a compressor having a target operating speed. The system also includes an environment sensor arrangement configured to sense an environment parameter and a vehicle status sensor arrangement configured to sense a vehicle status parameter. The system further includes a control module that determines a maximum operating speed of the compressor as a function of both the environment parameter and the vehicle status parameter. The control module limits an operating speed of the compressor to the maximum operating speed if the target operating speed is greater than the maximum operating speed.
Method And Apparatus For Controlling The Temperature Of A Vehicular Seat
US Patent:
2003005, Mar 27, 2003
Filed:
Sep 27, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/682614
Inventors:
Wayne Buescher - Canton MI, US
International Classification:
B60R016/02
US Classification:
307/009100
Abstract:
An assembly for controlling the temperature of vehicle seats Particularly, the assembly includes a controller which selectively provides electrical power to heating assemblies and and cooling assemblies and in order to heat or cool the seats in a desired manner while concomitantly obviating the need for high current switches within and/or upon the seats The assembly includes a control panel which allows the temperature of the seats to be automatically or manually controlled in a desired manner.
Fuel Efficient Method And System For Hybrid Vehicles
US Patent:
7617692, Nov 17, 2009
Filed:
Dec 8, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/275081
Inventors:
Gerhard A. Dage - Franklin MI, US
Wayne Frank Buescher - Canton MI, US
Thomas J. Fox - Livonia MI, US
Wayne Frank Buescher - Canton MI, US
Thomas J. Fox - Livonia MI, US
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC - Dearborn MI
International Classification:
B60H 1/32, F25B 1/00, F25B 49/00
US Classification:
62133, 62229, 62230, 62236
Abstract:
A method and system determines when a climate control system of a hybrid vehicle can be operated without the use of an A/C compressor. The method and system make this determination by determining whether the vehicle is at idle or is being driven and determining whether or not the A/C compressor is required to function to maintain air conditioning comfort in the vehicle. The A/C compressor couples to an engine of the vehicle when the engine is on in order to function. The method and system turn off the engine and thereby turn off the A/C compressor if the A/C compressor is not required to function and if the vehicle is at idle. The method and system turn off the A/C compressor without turning off the engine if the A/C compressor is not required to function and if the vehicle is being driven.