Patents Assigned to Thermo-Tec High Performance Automotive, Inc.
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Publication number: 20210108863Abstract: It is described herein a modular fluid cooling assembly. The modular fluid cooling assembly may be assembled from a number of fluid cooling modules and a number of fitting connectors. Each fluid cooling module may comprise a hollow cylinder, an inlet fitting, and an outlet fitting. The hollow cylinder may have an inlet end to which the inlet fitting is connected, an outlet end to which the outlet fitting is connected, a central axis, and a cylinder wall having a cylinder wall thickness in a range of between 0.025 inches and 0.25 inches. Each fitting connector may fluidly connect the inlet fitting of one cooling module to the outlet fitting of another cooling module. The number of fluid cooling modules may be an integer greater than or equal to 1 while the number of fitting connects may equal the number of fluid cooling modules minus 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: Thermo-Tec High Performance Automotive, Inc.Inventor: James E. WHITE
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Patent number: 7198036Abstract: A system and method for increasing the horsepower and torque provided by an internal combustion engine involve the use of a vortex tube to provide cooled air to the air intake of the engine. The system utilizes a source of compressed air such as provided by a compressor and air tank. The compressed air is injected into the vortex tube producing a heated stream of air and a cooled stream of air. The cooled stream of air is directed into the intake of the engine. The system enhances the air flow and drops the induction air temperature into the engine. An air valve may be used to control the flow of compressed air into the vortex tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Thermo-Tec High Performance Automotive, Inc.Inventor: James E. White
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Publication number: 20060011177Abstract: A system and method for increasing the horsepower and torque provided by an internal combustion engine involve the use of a vortex tube to provide cooled air to the air intake of the engine. The system utilizes a source of compressed air such as provided by a compressor and air tank. The compressed air is injected into the vortex tube producing a heated stream of air and a cooled stream of air. The cooled stream of air is directed into the intake of the engine. The system enhances the air flow and drops the induction air temperature into the engine. An air valve may be used to control the flow of compressed air into the vortex tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2005Publication date: January 19, 2006Applicant: THERMO-TEC HIGH PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC.Inventor: James White
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Publication number: 20050257919Abstract: A fluid-cooled heat shield and closed loop system is provided to continuously transfer heat away from an object or area to be cooled. The system utilizes a coolant fluid that is pumped through the system by a circulating pump. Heat from a heat source is conveyed to a heat conductor shield and then to a heat sink and transferred by convection to the coolant fluid. The coolant fluid is pumped to a radiator where a fan is used to help transfer heat from the fluid and into the ambient air. The cooled water is then recirculated to the heat sink. The shields may be configured as mats and may be used flat or wrapped around an object to be cooled.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Applicant: THERMO-TEC HIGH PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE, INC.Inventor: James White
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Patent number: 5134846Abstract: A cover for insulating exhaust systems of internal combustion engines comprising a tubular shaped layer of insulating material circumscribingly engaging the exhaust system and a flexible metal sleeve for protecting the insulating material and holding the insulating material against the exhaust system. The present invention is held in place using mechanic's wire or steel tie wraps such as a hose clamp. The present invention can also be varied for use in retrofitting existing exhaust systems. In this manner, the insulating layer and flexible metal sleeve are made of sheet material which can be wrapped around the installed exhaust system without necessitating removal of the system.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1989Date of Patent: August 4, 1992Assignee: Thermo-Tec High Performance Automotive Inc.Inventor: James E. White