Patents by Inventor Robert W. Barks

Robert W. Barks 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).

  • Patent number: 6647622
    Abstract: A method of repairing a coolant system associated with an engine for a vehicle, including disconnecting a gooseneck connected to the engine and removing from the engine its thermostat; disconnecting a bottom radiator hose connected to the engine and flushing the engine with water; reconnecting the bottom radiator hose and reconnecting the gooseneck; refilling the engine's radiator with an antifreeze solution; opening a drain valve on the radiator and allowing a predetermined amount of coolant to drain out of the engine corresponding to a volume of a treatment composition to be added, starting the engine when the engine is cold, and turning on the engine's heater; adding the composition to the radiator of the engine while the engine is cold and idling; running the engine until the composition causes leakage and/or vapor in the engine's exhaust stream is substantially stopped; and stopping the engine and allowing the engine to cool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: SCIX, LLC
    Inventors: Clement R. Hipple, Robert W. Barks
  • Publication number: 20020073540
    Abstract: Apparatus and method of repairing a coolant system associated with an engine for a vehicle, including disconnecting a gooseneck connected to the engine and removing from the engine its thermostat; disconnecting a bottom radiator hose connected to the engine and flushing the engine with water; reconnecting the bottom radiator hose and reconnecting the gooseneck; refilling the engine's radiator with an antifreeze solution; opening a drain valve on the radiator and allowing a predetermined amount of coolant to drain out of the engine corresponding to a volume of a treatment composition to be added, the treatment composition comprising an aqueous silicate mixture comprising 50%-80% sodium silicate, based on a total amount of silicates in the mixture, and 50%-20% potassium silicate, based on the total amount of silicates in the mixture, the total amount of silicates comprising about 40%-50% of the mixture, a glycol in an amount of at least 10% by volume of the composition and the balance being water; starting the
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: Clement R. Hipple, Robert W. Barks
  • Patent number: 6324757
    Abstract: A method of repairing a coolant system associated with an engine for a vehicle, including disconnecting a gooseneck connected to said engine and removing from said engine its thermostat; disconnecting a bottom radiator hose connected to said engine and flushing said engine with water; reconnecting said bottom radiator hose and reconnecting said gooseneck; refilling said engine's radiator with an antifreeze solution; opening a drain valve on said radiator and allowing a predetermined amount of coolant to drain out of said engine corresponding to a volume of a treatment composition to be added, said treatment composition comprising an aqueous silicate mixture comprising 5-80% sodium silicate, based on a total amount of silicates in said mixture, and 50-20% potassium silicate, based on said total amount of silicates in said mixture, said total amount of silicates comprising about 40-50% of said mixture, a glycol in an amount of at least 10% by volume of the composition and the balance being water; starting
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Assignee: SCIX, LLC
    Inventor: Robert W. Barks
  • Patent number: 6159276
    Abstract: A composition for sealing warped or cracked engine coolant systems is provided comprising an aqueous silicate mixture comprising 50-80% sodium silicate, based on the total amount of silicates in the mixture, and 50-20% potassium silicate, based on said total amount of silicates in the mixture; the total amount of silicates comprising about 40-50% of said mixture; a glycol in an amount of at least 10% by volume of the composition; and the balance being water. A method for sealing warped or cracked engine cooling systems is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: SCIX, LLC
    Inventor: Robert W. Barks
  • Patent number: 4708195
    Abstract: The cooling system of automotive and other engines are permanently sealed by a cooling system sealant which will seal both small leaks caused by corrosion and large leaks caused by warped heads and blown head gaskets. The cooling system sealant comprises a major part of sodium silicate and minor parts of blue vitroil and gum of arabic. The cooling system sealant is added to the engine while running and with the coolant warmed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Inventor: Robert W. Barks