Patents by Inventor Robert Dan Zinke

Robert Dan Zinke 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).

  • Thermoelectric engine block
    Patent number: 6029620
    Abstract: An engine block containing thermoelectric materials that generates a direct current during operation and, in so doing, provides for at least some of the necessary engine cooling requirements and for at least some of the electric power requirements. The result is wasted heat energy is being converted into electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Robert Dan Zinke
  • Pulse combustion steam generator
    Patent number: 6016773
    Abstract: A hot water boiler and steam generator uses pulse combustion in order to efficiently heat water or other suitable working fluid. The exhaust system has a greater flow resistance adjacent the combustion chamber so that a self-sustaining and continuous pulse combustion can be maintained at thermal equilibrium with higher water temperatures and lower exhaust flue temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Inventor: Robert Dan Zinke