Patents by Inventor Hugh Jonson

Hugh Jonson 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).

  • Publication number: 20240110527
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided to reduce combustion time and/or combustion temperature in an internal combustion engine. In an exemplary embodiment, intake air and oxygen-rich gas are introduced upstream of a turbofan, wherein the amount of oxygen rich gas is controlled in proportion to the engine speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Hugh JONSON, Peter RIESSELMAN, Ron BINGEL, Jay MORROW, Fred HESS, Robb ROBEL
  • Patent number: 11879402
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided to reduce combustion time and/or combustion temperature in an internal combustion engine. In an exemplary embodiment, intake air and oxygen-rich gas are introduced upstream of a turbofan, wherein the amount of oxygen rich gas is controlled in proportion to the engine speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: HyTech Power, LLC
    Inventors: Hugh Jonson, Peter Riesselman, Ron Bingel, Jay Morrow, Fred Hess, Robb Robel
  • Patent number: 11808239
    Abstract: A system for improving efficiency of an internal combustion engine includes an electronic controller generating an RF signal and an electrolysis reactor electrically connected to the electronic controller. The electrolysis reactor includes a plurality of substantially parallel plates arranged in a stack. The plurality of plates includes a central positive plate, a first positive end plate, and a second positive end plate. The plurality of plates also includes a first negative plate located in the stack equidistantly between the central positive plate and the first positive end plate, and a second negative plate located in the stack equidistantly between the central positive plate and the second positive end plate. The plurality of plates further includes a plurality of neutral plates. The system also includes an aqueous solution flowing through the electrolysis reactor, the solution containing an electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: C. Hugh Jonson
  • Publication number: 20220333561
    Abstract: A system for improving efficiency of an internal combustion engine includes an electronic controller generating an RF signal and an electrolysis reactor electrically connected to the electronic controller. The electrolysis reactor includes a plurality of substantially parallel plates arranged in a stack. The plurality of plates includes a central positive plate, a first positive end plate, and a second positive end plate. The plurality of plates also includes a first negative plate located in the stack equidistantly between the central positive plate and the first positive end plate, and a second negative plate located in the stack equidistantly between the central positive plate and the second positive end plate. The plurality of plates further includes a plurality of neutral plates. The system also includes an aqueous solution flowing through the electrolysis reactor, the solution containing an electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventor: C. Hugh Jonson
  • Patent number: 11415088
    Abstract: A system for improving efficiency of an internal combustion engine includes an electronic controller generating an RF signal and an electrolysis reactor electrically connected to the electronic controller. The electrolysis reactor includes a plurality of substantially parallel plates arranged in a stack. The plurality of plates includes a central positive plate, a first positive end plate, and a second positive end plate. The plurality of plates also includes a first negative plate located in the stack equidistantly between the central positive plate and the first positive end plate, and a second negative plate located in the stack equidistantly between the central positive plate and the second positive end plate. The plurality of plates further includes a plurality of neutral plates. The system also includes an aqueous solution flowing through the electrolysis reactor, the solution containing an electrolyte.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Inventor: C. Hugh Jonson
  • Publication number: 20160138496
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided to reduce combustion time and/or combustion temperature in an internal combustion engine. In an exemplary embodiment, intake air and oxygen-rich gas are introduced upstream of a turbofan, wherein the amount of oxygen rich gas is controlled in proportion to the engine speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Hugh Jonson, Peter Riesselman, Ron Bingel, Jay Morrow, Fred Hess, Robb Robel
  • Patent number: 9267428
    Abstract: Systems and methods for improving the efficiency and/or reducing emissions of an internal combustion engine are disclosed. The system may comprise a tank configured to store an aqueous solution consisting essentially of water and a predetermined quantity of electrolyte. The system may further comprise a cell configured for aiding in the electrolysis of the aqueous solution, the cell may comprise a plurality of plates arranged substantially parallel to one another and the plurality of plates may be spaced substantially equidistant from an adjacent one of the plurality of plates. In exemplary embodiments, at least one seal may be located between the plurality of plates to create a substantially air tight and substantially water tight seal between adjacent ones of the plurality of plates to aid in preventing the aqueous solution located between adjacent ones of the plurality of plates from leaking out of the cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: DEEC, Inc.
    Inventors: Hugh Jonson, Peter Riesselman, Ron Bingel, Jay Morrow, Fred Hess, Robb Robel
  • Patent number: 7934489
    Abstract: A fuel system for improved fuel efficiency may include a fuel injector to transmit fuel in droplet form to a reaction region. A reaction rod may be positioned in the reaction region, where the reaction rod may have a convex end and a concave end. The fuel system may be used with engines such as gasoline engines, turbine engines, diesel engines, and steam engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: PlasmaDrive, Inc.
    Inventor: Clarence Hugh Jonson
  • Patent number: 7469688
    Abstract: A fuel system for improved fuel efficiency may include a fuel injector to transmit fuel in droplet form to a reaction region. A reaction rod may be positioned in the reaction region, where the reaction rod may have a convex end and a concave end. The fuel system may be used with engines such as gasoline engines, turbine engines, diesel engines, and steam engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: PlasmaDrive, Inc.
    Inventors: Clarence Hugh Jonson, Robb W. Robel
  • Patent number: 7194984
    Abstract: A fuel system for improved fuel efficiency may include a fuel injector to transmit fuel in droplet form to a reaction region. A reaction rod may be positioned in the reaction region, where the reaction rod may have a convex end and a concave end. The fuel system may be used with engines such as gasoline engines, turbine engines, diesel engines, and steam engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: PlasmaDrive, Inc.
    Inventor: Clarence Hugh Jonson
  • Patent number: 7104224
    Abstract: A fuel system for improved fuel efficiency may include a fuel injector to transmit fuel in droplet form to a reaction region. A reaction rod may be positioned in the reaction region, where the reaction rod may have a convex end and a concave end. The fuel system may be used with engines such as gasoline engines, turbine engines, diesel engines, and steam engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: PlasmaDrive, Inc.
    Inventor: Clarence Hugh Jonson
  • Publication number: 20040187802
    Abstract: A fuel system for improved fuel efficiency may include a fuel injector to transmit fuel in droplet form to a reaction region. A reaction rod may be positioned in the reaction region, where the reaction rod may have a convex end and a concave end. The fuel system may be used with engines such as gasoline engines, turbine engines, diesel engines, and steam engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Clarence Hugh Jonson