Patents by Inventor Galen R. Myers

Galen R. Myers has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus and method for removing cations and anions from an engine coolant liquid
    Patent number: 5692461
    Abstract: A radiator cap assembly for assisting in the removal of coolant from a radiator of an engine is disclosed. The cap has body member with openings at either end and an opening at the side. A conduit extends through the body member. Caps are provided for the traverse opening and another of the openings. A radiator cap member is adapted to secure the body member to a radiator opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: BG Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Crovato, Ferdinand J. Crovato, Robert L. Felton, Harold E. Erwin, Galen R. Myers
  • Method for removing cations and anions from an engine coolant liquid
    Patent number: 5174902
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing particulates, hydrcarbons (such as oil), cations and anions including nitrite ions from a liquid, such as an engine coolant liquid having a freezing point depressant and situated in an internal combination engine cooling system. The apparatus has at least one filter for removing particulates and hydrocarbons; a strong acid cation exchange bed in the hydrogen form for removing cations; a strong base anion exchange bed in the hydroxide form for removing anions; and separator for separating gas containing nitrogen, such as nitric oxide and/or nitrogen dioxide, that is produced in the cation exchange bed and/or the anion exchange bed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Assignee: BG Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Shubert, Galen R. Myers, Robert C. Richardson