Patents by Inventor John L. Brock
John L. Brock 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).
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Publication number: 20180066563Abstract: A vortex flow apparatus including a cylindrical housing that contains a fluid that flows in a swirling circular path. The apparatus may be utilized as a muffler for a combustion engine, a particle separator, or an energy conversion device that physically or chemically acts upon the fluid flow and particles contained within the apparatus. The housing defines an inlet opening that opens into the first end of the housing proximate a first end wall. An outlet tube defines an outlet opening through a first end wall. A projection is attached to a second end wall of the housing and extends into the housing. The outlet tube and projection are aligned with and centered relative to a central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: David H. HILL, Lynn L. FAULKNER, John L. BROCK
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Patent number: 9803667Abstract: A vortex flow apparatus including a cylindrical housing that contains a fluid that flows in a swirling circular path. The apparatus may be utilized as a muffler for a combustion engine, a particle separator, or an energy conversion device that physically or chemically acts upon the fluid flow and particles contained within the apparatus. The housing defines an inlet opening that opens into the first end of the housing proximate a first end wall. An outlet tube defines an outlet opening through a first end wall. A projection is attached to a second end wall of the housing and extends into the housing. The outlet tube and projection are aligned with and centered relative to a central axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: VTX TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: John L. Brock, Lynn L. Faulkner, David H. Hill
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Publication number: 20150330422Abstract: A vortex flow apparatus including a cylindrical housing that contains a fluid that flows in a swirling circular path. The apparatus may be utilized as a muffler for a combustion engine, a particle separator, or an energy conversion device that physically or chemically acts upon the fluid flow and particles contained within the apparatus. The housing defines an inlet opening that opens into the first end of the housing proximate a first end wall. An outlet tube defines an outlet opening through a first end wall. A projection is attached to a second end wall of the housing and extends into the housing. The outlet tube and projection are aligned with and centered relative to a central axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: John L. BROCK, Lynn L. FAULKNER, David H. HILL
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Patent number: 8409315Abstract: A muffler is provided that air or gas flows through to attenuate acoustic oscillations and reduce sound levels. An inner vortex and an outer vortex are created within the device that reduce noise within the rotating flow of gases. The gases flow in the outer vortex from an inlet in a live end of the housing toward a dead end of the housing. A projection is provided in the dead end of the housing that creates a low pressure area that causes the formation of the inner vortex flowing from the dead end toward the live end to an outlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Integradigm CorporationInventors: John L. Brock, Alexander Campbell Thompson, IV
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Publication number: 20120255808Abstract: A muffler is provided that air or gas flows through to attenuate acoustic oscillations and reduce sound levels. An inner vortex and an outer vortex are created within the device that reduce noise within the rotating flow of gases. The gases flow in the outer vortex from an inlet in a live end of the housing toward a dead end of the housing. A projection is provided in the dead end of the housing that creates a low pressure area that causes the formation of the inner vortex flowing from the dead end toward the live end to an outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: INTEGRADIGM CORPORATIONInventors: John L. Brock, Alexander Campbell Thompson, IV
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Patent number: 8246704Abstract: A contained vortices device that allows for the flow of air or gas into and out of the device. In the process of gases moving through the device, a vortex is created within the device that allows for the separation of heavier materials, reduction of the size of any particulates, and the expelling of particulates of a significantly smaller size than was introduced to the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2010Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Integradigm CorporationInventors: John L. Brock, Alexander Campbell Thompson, IV
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Publication number: 20110296808Abstract: A contained vortices device that allows for the flow of air or gas into and out of the device. In the process of gases moving through the device, a vortex is created within the device that allows for the separation of heavier materials, reduction of the size of any particulates, and the expelling of particulates of a significantly smaller size than was introduced to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Inventors: John L. Brock, Alexander Campbell Thompson, IV
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Patent number: 7096726Abstract: An internal combustion engine diagnostic sensor system comprises a fuel rail for the engine wherein the fuel rail has a high pressure inlet end, a plurality of injector ports, and a terminating end and wherein a piezoelectric sensor is mounted on the terminating end. The piezoelectric sensor is in open communication with contents in the fuel rail. In addition, the internal combustion engine diagnostic sensor system comprises a fuel rail for the engine wherein the fuel rail has a high pressure inlet end, a plurality of injector ports and a terminating end. There is also a connector disposed at the high pressure inlet end of the fuel rail wherein the connector has a near end that is openly connected to the fuel rail, and a distal end that has mounted thereon, a valve. There is surmounted on the valve, a piezoelectric sensor, wherein the piezoelectric sensor is in open communication with the contents of the fuel rail through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: SenX Technology, LLCInventor: John L. Brock
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Patent number: 7040149Abstract: An internal combustion engine diagnostic sensor system comprises a fuel rail for the engine wherein the fuel rail has a high pressure inlet end, a plurality of injector ports, and a terminating end and wherein a piezoelectric sensor is mounted on the terminating end. The piezoelectric sensor is in open communication with contents in the fuel rail. In addition, the internal combustion engine diagnostic sensor system comprises a fuel rail for the engine wherein the fuel rail has a high pressure inlet end, a plurality of injector ports and a terminating end. There is also a connector disposed at the high pressure inlet end of the fuel rail wherein the connector has a near end that is openly connected to the fuel rail, and a distal end that has mounted thereon, a valve. There is surmounted on the valve, a piezoelectric sensor, wherein the piezoelectric sensor is in open communication with the contents of the fuel rail through the valve.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: SenX Technology, LLCInventor: John L. Brock
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Patent number: 6823742Abstract: Piezoelectric transducer assemblies that are useful for the monitoring of the gas output from a gas driven pump, wherein the assembly is not an integral part of the input or output flow stream of the material being pumped, but is used to monitor the exhaust gas flow of the gas driven pump.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Inventor: John L. Brock
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Patent number: 6609416Abstract: Internal combustion diagnostic sensing devices, systems in which they are used, and methods for their use. The devices operate by detecting pulses created by the exhaust stream of internal combustion engines using a new and novel sensing device. The systems are comprised of a combination of the sensing devices and internal combustion diagnostic equipment. The devices and systems can be used for diagnostic operations on any internal combustion engine while the engine is operating.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2002Date of Patent: August 26, 2003Assignee: SenX Technologies, LLCInventor: John L. Brock
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Publication number: 20030131656Abstract: Internal combustion diagnostic sensing devices, systems in which they are used, and methods for their use. The devices operate by detecting pulses created by the exhaust stream of internal combustion engines using a new and novel sensing device. The systems are comprised of a combination of the sensing devices and internal combustion diagnostic equipment. The devices and systems can be used for diagnostic operations on any internal combustion engine while the engine is operating.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2002Publication date: July 17, 2003Inventor: John L. Brock
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Publication number: 20020180309Abstract: Piezoelectric transducer assemblies that are useful for the monitoring of the gas output from a gas driven pump, wherein the assembly is not an integral part of the input or output flow stream of the material being pumped, but is used to monitor the exhaust gas flow of the gas driven pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2001Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventor: John L. Brock
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Publication number: 20020178835Abstract: Piezoelectric transducer assemblies that are useful for the monitoring of the gas output from a gas driven pump, wherein the assembly is not an integral part of the input or output flow stream of the material being pumped, but is used to monitor the exhaust gas flow of the gas driven pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Inventor: John L. Brock
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Patent number: 6484589Abstract: Piezoelectric transducer assemblies that are useful for the monitoring of the gas output from a gas driven pump, wherein the assembly is not an integral part of the input or output flow stream of the material being pumped, but is used to monitor the exhaust gas flow of the gas driven pump.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Senx TechnologyInventor: John L. Brock