Fuel Only Patents (Class 123/538)
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Patent number: 5558765Abstract: Apparatus for the intensified exposure of a hydrocarbon based fuel to a magnetic field comprising at least two permanent magnets having opposite faces polarized north and south, a cover box for containing each of said magnets made from non-magnetic material for containing said magnets and having a bottom opening and a peripheral depending flange having curved hollows for fitting closely about a fluid containment vessel, a backing plate for closing said bottom opening made from non-magnetic material and being recessed inward to permit the close fit of the fluid containment vessel within said curved hollows, and strapping means for securing said cover boxes in fixed diametrically opposed position about said fluid containment vessel for creating an electromagnetic circuit having an enhanced, substantially uniform, mono-directional, magnetic flux density for the polarization of the molecules of said fuel to increase the combustion efficiency of said fuel.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Inventor: Robert J. Twardzik
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Patent number: 5536401Abstract: A magnet assembly for holding magnets on and around a fuel line to improve combustion of fuel in an engine supplied by the fuel line, comprises a rubber-like one-piece magnet casing having two integral halves hinged together at one end and spring-biased toward each other. A pair of facing axial semi-cylindrical grooves are formed in the two casing halves, which in use embrace the periphery of the fuel line. A flexible strip-like diaphragm of the same resilient rubber-like material extends across each groove, to provide a spring-tensioned grip on the fuel line when the halves of the casing are urged toward each other. To provide this action, a tie encircles the exterior of the casing and is pulled tight to clamp the two halves of the casing on the fuel line.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 1994Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: Saveco, Inc.Inventor: Kyle Burns
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Patent number: 5533490Abstract: A fuel conditioning device for installation in a fuel supply line of an internal combustion engine comprises a housing having a cylindrical ferromagnetic wall defining a fuel flow path and, in the flow path, a tin alloy body and a magnet adjacent and downstream thereof. The tin body has fins extending perpendicularly from a central diametrical spine and the magnet is diametrically disposed along the housing and has poles on opposite sides which face the housing wall so that substantially all fuel flows between the faces of the magnet and the wall. Apertured distributor plates can be positioned across the flow path to induce turbulence in the fuel thereby improving washing over the alloy.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1993Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Inventor: Brian Pascall
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Patent number: 5524594Abstract: A performance enhancement device for motor fuels. The device include a filter canister which is positioned in the vehicle fuel line. The filter canister includes a quantity of catalytic metals which include tin, antimony and lead. As the fuel passes through the filter canister and contacts the catalytic metals, which must be attached to a metallic mesh by binders, the molecular structure of the fuel is reorganized. Fuels so treated exhibit higher combustibility, which results in greater fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1994Date of Patent: June 11, 1996Assignee: E.P.A. Ecology Pure Air, Inc.Inventor: Gianni D'Alessandro
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Patent number: 5520158Abstract: A simple and efficient straight in-line fuel pretreatment device is described, utilizing dwell time, magnet orientation and magnetic field strength to enhance the combustion properties of all types of hydrocarbon fuels, both liquid and gaseous fuels. A plurality of pairs of magnets, more with facing opposite poles and fewer with facing like poles, are aligned within the fuel conduit to a burner. The resulting magnetic field strength must be at least 500 gauss, preferably 500-1000 gauss, with dwell times in the range of about 0.1-1.0 second. Also disclosed is a method for pretreatment of combustion fuel which comprises passing a quantity of the combustion fuel through such magnetic field for a dwell time sufficient to enhance the combustion properties of the fuel. The pretreatment device can be made in standardized sizes for various types of commercial, light industrial and residential burners and combustion units.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 1995Date of Patent: May 28, 1996Assignee: Gasmaster International, Inc.Inventor: David G. Williamson
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Patent number: 5517975Abstract: There is provided a purifying device capable of purifying fuel having less impurities and many dissolved oxygen by applying a low frequency/voltage/current signal to the fuel during supply of fuel at the portion in front of and behind a fuel filter.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1995Date of Patent: May 21, 1996Assignee: Yosihiro IwataInventor: Yosihiro Iwata
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Patent number: 5500121Abstract: A magnetic fluid treatment device, including a non-ferromagnetic inner housing disposed within a non-ferromagnetic outer housing, at least two non-ferromagnetic caps to hold the inner housing in place, a ferromagnetic strip external to the inner housing, and structure for creating a magnetic field across the cross section of the inner housing.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 1994Date of Patent: March 19, 1996Inventors: Henry E. Thornton, John S. Placanica
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Patent number: 5487370Abstract: To save energy and reduce pollution by exerting magnetic fields on fuel oil to facilitate to convert oil particles into minute particles.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1995Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: Atsushi MakiInventor: Minoru Miyazaki
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Patent number: 5460144Abstract: Fluid fuel traveling through a fuel line is ionized by the action of infrared rays emitted from a ceramic material disposed within two cases containing multiple compartments through which the fuel line extends. Both cases contain pairs of permanent magnets which establish magnetic flux patterns tending to break-up the fuel into small particles. A resonator is mounted in a compartment of one case and a resonance vibrator is mounted opposite said resonator in a compartment of the other case. Two layers of a material emitting infrared rays are disposed on opposite sides of the fuel line with an additional magnetic member being disposed between said layers.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1994Date of Patent: October 24, 1995Assignee: Jong H. ParkInventors: Jong H. Park, Young H. Choi
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Patent number: 5451273Abstract: A cast alloy article suitable for improving the combustion characteristics and efficiency of a liquid fuel is disclosed. This cast alloy article is chiefly characterized by having coarse and irregular surface contour of interspersed peaks, valleys and pores that provide for increased surface area for increased fluid contact and provide for increased turbulence in fluid flow. The article has interspersed dendritic areas of solid dendrites and interdendritic areas of solid metal that also provide maximum surface area contact and turbulence of fluid flow of a fluid that is passed over the surface thereof. This article is made by heating selected quantities of selected metals including copper, zinc, nickel and tin to a temperature of above about 2000.degree. F. but not in excess of 2400.degree. F. intermixing the heated metals, pouring the heated metals into sand mold of a particular mesh to accomplish a coarse and irregular contour with pores and retaining the poured body at a temperature between about 2000.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1994Date of Patent: September 19, 1995Assignee: Hydro-Petro Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kathy D. Howard, Paul E. Howard
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Patent number: 5447625Abstract: A dissimilar alloy type conditioner for conditioning liquid fuel in a motor vehicle is provided with shielding to protect the conditioner from electromagnetic interference which would render the conditioner ineffective. A conditioner is preferably covered with shrink tubing, wrapped with aluminum foil, a ground wire entrapped between any two layers of foil, and provided with a suitable cover. The ground wire is connected to a convenient grounded screw. Rubber tubing connects the conditioner on both inlet and outlet sides to a metal fuel line. The invention is practiced in combination with the conditioner or as a kit, as for retrofitted installation.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 1993Date of Patent: September 5, 1995Inventor: Samuel R. Roe
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Patent number: 5408973Abstract: A fuel supply system and method incorporates a fuel pump for pressurizing liquid fuel for use in an internal combustion engine. The pressurized fuel is supplied to a fuel injector mounted on a vaporization chamber; actuation signals applied to the fuel injector atomize a metered quantity of liquid fuel into the chamber. The atomized fuel travels a tortuous path in the chamber striking chamber walls heated by hot exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine. Vaporized fuels delivered from the vaporization chamber to a mixing chamber to be mixed with air to form a combustible fuel/air mixture. Air supplied to the mixing chamber is heated by exhaust heat prior to delivery to the mixing chamber. The combustible fuel/air mixture is then supplied to the intake manifold of the internal combustion engine.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1993Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Inventor: Keith G. Spangjer
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Patent number: 5404913Abstract: A housing containing a fuel flow path contains an alloy core formed in two halves. Each half core includes rectangular support walls 1, 2 and 3 arranged in a T configuration. A pair of wedge-shaped elements 4 and 5 extend from each of the two co-planar walls 1 and 2 parallel to the intermediate wall 3 to cause turbulence in the fuel flow. The core is formed from an alloy which comprises tin, antimony and a greater percentage of mercury than lead. A trace amount of platinum may also be included.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1993Date of Patent: April 11, 1995Inventor: Michael Gilligan
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Patent number: 5393723Abstract: The catalyst is provided for improving the performance of hydrocarbon fuels used in internal combustion engines. The catalyst is a based metal alloy catalyst including tin, antimony, lead, mercury and thallium in the following proportions by weight percent:Sb 18-20Pb 4.5-5.5Hg 12-14Tl 0.1-0.5and the balance consisting essentially of Sn. The catalyst operates at ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressure. The catalyst is intended to pretreat fuel before combustion and may be disposed in the fuel tank, fuel line or return fuel line.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Inventor: Anthony W. Finkl
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Patent number: 5385131Abstract: An emission control assembly comprised of a tubular member defining a chamber in which is positioned an elongated element having elliptically-shaped depressions wherein the assembly is disposed in a fuel line upstream of the internal combustion engine.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1994Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Inventor: Carolyn B. Macon
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Patent number: 5377648Abstract: A device for purifying fuel comprises arc-shaped conductive plates facing each other arranged on the outer periphery of a fuel communication synthetic resin pipe interposed in a fuel supply pipe between a fuel tank and an engine, a protective cover for covering the outer peripheries of the arc-shaped conductive plates and an AC signal generator means coupled to a battery for applying a low frequency, low voltage and low current AC signal between the arc-shaped conductive plates. As a result, it is possible to provide a device for purifying fuel which is safe, easily controllable, of low cost and reliable.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 1993Date of Patent: January 3, 1995Inventor: Yosihiro Iwata
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Patent number: 5359979Abstract: A magnetic focusing fuel treating assembly coupled to the fuel line of an internal combustion engine. The assembly includes a ferromagnetic plug that extends through the inner hole of an annular permanent magnet. The plug and the magnet are separated by a precise annular gap. Attached to the magnet and located at the ends of the plug are a pair of ferromagnetic end plates. The magnet emits a focused, concentrated magnetic field that flows into the fuel. The focused magnetic field has been found to improve the performance of the engine, demonstrated by improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1994Date of Patent: November 1, 1994Assignee: Environments 2000Inventors: Mike Anfinson, Ron Chavarria
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Patent number: 5356534Abstract: An improved magnetic-field amplifier (10) consisting of a magnetic amplifying assembly (12) that generates a pair of magnetic loops (A), (B) that are summed at two ferromagnetic pole members (20), (22) to produce a composite magnetic field. The magnetic amplifying assembly (12) is disclosed in two configurations: an externally mounted unit and an annular, in-line mounted unit. Either the externally or annular in-line mounted units may be attached to a fluid conduit (60) to remove contaminants from the fluid. A form of the externally mounted unit may also be attached circumferentially to a motor or generator housing from where the composite magnetic field is used to operate the armature (33). The magnetic amplifying assembly is also adaptable to other magnetically operated devices that can benefit from an increased magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 1992Date of Patent: October 18, 1994Inventors: George M. Zimmerman, deceased, by Patricia W. Zimmerman, legal representative
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Patent number: 5342586Abstract: A combustion efficiency enhancing apparatus for liquid fuel dissolves/ionizes liquid fuel and divides it into particles with microwaves. The apparatus deoxidizes the incomplete combustion materials with a catalyst and again ionizes the liquid fuel. The fuel flow of the particles is promoted, and the liquid fuel is burnt with a contact surface to oxygen which is relatively larger, thereby accomplishing complete combustion, enhancing the combustion efficiency and minimizing exhaust gas so as to reduce pollution.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1992Date of Patent: August 30, 1994Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jong H. Park
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Patent number: 5331807Abstract: Apparatus for magnetically conditioning incoming air and fuel to an internal combustion engine to improve engine operation. The air and fuel, including diesel fuel, are subject to the lines of force from opposite poles of permanent magnets mounted on the air and fuel inlet lines. In another embodiment, to reduce unwanted emissions, the exhaust leading to the catalytic converter and the catalytic converter are subject to the magnetic fields from opposite poles of permanent magnets. Another embodiments provides for the use of magnets in furnaces to improve the efficiency and reduce unwanted emissions is such devices.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 1993Date of Patent: July 26, 1994Inventor: Richard Z. Hricak
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Patent number: 5329911Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel activation apparatus using a magnetic body, capable of ionizing fuels so as to obtain high combustion efficiency for a liquid or gas fuel. In the fuel activation apparatus, a fuel activation member of a magnetic material to make the fuels rotatably flow is inserted into the inner side of a fuel activation duct through which the fuels flow. A magnetic body is disposed on the external side of the fuel activation duct. A magnetic induction layer encloses the magnetic body and the fuel activation duct. Further, a magnetic shield layer is disposed in the external side of the magnetic induction layer. Thus, the ionization of the fuels which flow through the fuel activation duct is maximized, thereby heightening the combustion efficiency of the fuels.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 1993Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Inventor: Tae Y. Jeong
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Patent number: 5329910Abstract: An efficient auxiliary engine combustion system is capable of controlling the emission of exhausted carbon and other exhaust matter by improving the combustion efficiency of engines by installing the system to the air intake pipe or fuel feeding pipe or both. The auxiliary engine combustion system has a belt shaped cover in which a first metal plate, rubber plate, second metal plate, capacitor and third copper plate are therein aligned and contained. Between the first metal copper plate and second metal plate lies a capacitor. A first terminal of the capacitor is affixed to the first metal plate. A second terminal is affixed to second metal plate. Static electricity charges the capacitor to provide a positive charge to neutralize and decompose concentrations of negative ions entrained in the incoming air or fuel flow.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 1993Date of Patent: July 19, 1994Assignee: Yugen Gaisha Shunwa Denshi KikakuInventor: Kazuo Tanaka
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Patent number: 5320751Abstract: A magnet assembly for holding magnets on and around a fuel line to improve combustion of fuel in an engine supplied by the fuel line, comprises a rubber-like one-piece magnet casing having two integral halves hinged together at one end and spring-biased toward each other. A pair of facing axial semi-cylindrical grooves are formed in the two casing halves, which in use embrace the periphery of the fuel line. A flexible strip-like diaphragm of the same resilient rubber-like material extends across each groove, to provide a spring-tensioned grip on the fuel line when the halves of the casing are urged toward each other. To provide this action, a tie encircles the exterior of the casing and is pulled tight to clamp the two halves of the casing on the fuel line.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1992Date of Patent: June 14, 1994Assignee: Saveco Inc.Inventor: Kyle Burns
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Patent number: 5307779Abstract: A device for conditioning a liquid fuel flowing therethrough. There is a casing with fuel inlet and outlet ports, and at least one insert within the casing which defines passages through which the fuel must pass in streams. The insert contains one or more trace metal elements which are added to the fuel as the fuel flows over the surface of the insert. The insert may be made of an amalgam, and the trace elements may include tin, mercury, lead, and antimony, which may be desirable to add to the liquid fuel. The insert may be formed with a longitudinally extending hub portion from which fins portions extend radially, and the casing may be tubular so that the fuel streams are constrained to the passages formed between the fins. There may also be a magnet mounted in the casing for conditioning the fuel passing therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1993Date of Patent: May 3, 1994Inventors: Don W. Wood, Mark H. Woodruffe
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Patent number: 5305725Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating fuel contacts fuel with metals having standard reduction potentials of differing polarity. The metals are work hardened to produce slip bands and stria at the surface of the metals.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1992Date of Patent: April 26, 1994Inventor: John R. Marlow
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Patent number: 5296141Abstract: A magnetic device for treating fluid flowing through a conduit comprising a housing having an open upper end, a closed bottom end and defining an interior compartment. Positioned within the interior compartment upon a plurality of rod members disposed therein is a pair of permanent magnets. A mass of non-ferromagnetic filler material is also disposed within the interior compartment and substantially encapsulates the magnets and rod members. Attached to the housing is a cover member which encloses the interior compartment. The device further includes a clamp assembly which is used to releasably attach the housing to the conduit in a manner wherein the conduit extends along and is abutted against the cover member so that fluid passing through the conduit will be affected by the magnetic field emanating from the magnets disposed within the interior compartment of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1993Date of Patent: March 22, 1994Inventor: Mearl E. Ellison
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Patent number: 5271369Abstract: A method and apparatus to improve the fuel utilization of internal combustion engines by inducing a magnetic field in the fuel before it flows into a carburetor or fuel injector system. Aluminum or steel fittings connect a rubber fuel line between a fuel pump and a carburetor or fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine. A magnet assembly having one or more permanent magnets is secured against the fuel line so a preselected pole is in contact with the rubber fuel line. A rubber shield or wrap surrounds the magnet assembly and the portion of the fuel line in contact with the magnet assembly to shield the magnetic field about the fuel line. The one or more magnets direct a magnetic field toward the fuel line to induce a magnetic field into fuel flowing through the fuel line. The magnetic field induced in the flowing fuel is believed to ionize the hydrocarbon fuel to increase combustion efficiency, thus, increasing fuel economy and decreasing fuel emissions.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1992Date of Patent: December 21, 1993Assignees: Julian B. Melendrez, Julie A. BurnsInventor: Julian B. Melendrez
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Patent number: 5254247Abstract: A compact magnetic fluid conditioner comprising a housing to be attached to a conduit through which a fluid (e.g. water or fuel) is conveyed. The housing of the fluid conditioner contains a plurality of rectangular bar magnets that are arranged end-to-end one another in a 1.times.3 array of magnets having alternating polarities relative to one another. A magnetic field shielding enclosure is removably attached to the conduit so as to completely surround the fluid conditioner and that portion of the conduit to which the housing of the conditioner is attached. Accordingly, the magnetic field generated by the magnets will be confined to and focused upon the conduit and the fluid passing therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1992Date of Patent: October 19, 1993Assignee: Cashew Consulting, Inc.Inventor: Hooshang Kashani
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Patent number: 5249552Abstract: An apparatus, for improving fuel combustion efficiency, comprises a fuel additive made from a formulation of metals as a plurality of identical cones (24), each of the cones being located within a magnetic field of a pair of permanent ferrite magnets (30) and the apparatus being locatable in a fuel line near the point of fuel combustion.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1992Date of Patent: October 5, 1993Assignee: Wribro Ltd.Inventor: Douglas M. Brooks
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Patent number: 5243946Abstract: An apparatus for the magnetic treatment of fuel for an internal combustion engine, for separating fuel impurities from the fuel molecules, including a conduit which passes through a plurality of magnetic pack means. Each magnetic pack means exposes the passing fuel to a net positive magnetic field influence. Each magnetic pack means is formed from a number of magnets having alternately oriented poles, arranged along one side of the conduit, with reflectors extending perpendicular to the conduit, positioned between the magnets. Further reflectors are positioned within the conduit, substantially in alignment with the magnetic pack means.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1992Date of Patent: September 14, 1993Assignee: Gekko International, L.C.Inventor: Romulo V. Dalupan
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Patent number: 5238558Abstract: The present invention relates to a magneto-hydrodynamic system and method for the treatment of pipes and the fluid carried in the pipes to prevent scaling and build-up of deposits in the pipe. The magneto-hydrodynamic system comprises a pipe for carrying a fluid and at least one magnet unit abutting the exterior of the pipe to be treated. The magnet unit comprises at least four magnets, each having a magnetic-field density of about 6,700 gauss, end pole pieces on each end of the magnet units, and a top pole piece covering the surface of the magnets on a side of the magnets opposite the side in contact with the pipe to be treated.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 1992Date of Patent: August 24, 1993Assignee: Rare Earth TechnologiesInventor: Richard F. Curtis
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Patent number: 5234170Abstract: A fuel injection valve for fuel injection systems of internal combustion engines has a hollow nozzle body with a fuel valve chamber and with a nozzle opening for the emergence of the fuel. A valve seat, which interacts with a valve member, is formed in the interior of the nozzle body. To achieve high-grade atomization or charging of the fuel emerging from the nozzle opening, two electrodes connected to a high voltage are provided, of which at least one is composed of a material suitable for field emission of electrical charge carriers. One electrode is arranged on a valve member and the other electrode on the nozzle body, in such a way that an electric field which passes through the flow of fuel is formed directly upstream or downstream of the valve seat.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 1992Date of Patent: August 10, 1993Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Gunter Schirmer, Walter Lehr, Arnold Kelly
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Patent number: 5197446Abstract: Device and method for treating liquids including fuels, oils and transmission fluids of an internal combustion engine. A treatment device that is in tubular form and contains a core having a central bore, radial, axially spaced bores and an annular collector space is used to contact the liquid. The core is an alloy of 68-100% copper, 0-30% zinc, 0-15% tin and 0-30% nickel.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 1991Date of Patent: March 30, 1993Inventors: Clark L. Daywalt, Richard D. Collins
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Patent number: 5171487Abstract: A thermo-magnetic vaporizer carburetor comprised of a vaporization reaction chamber which includes South pole exposed magnetic means uniformly around the chamber. The South pole magnetic field alters the molecular structure of the fuel so that it is more rapidly dispersed in the fuel/air mixture entering the I.C. engine. The liquid fuel enters the thermo-magnetic vaporizer under high pressure at ambient temperature and is conducted into a circular spiral arrangement of tubing of approximately six turns where the change-of-state transition is made from a liquid fuel to a fuel vapor. The circular spiral tubing assembly of the vaporization reaction chamber is the conduit for the fuel, as well as an electrical heating element that vaporizes the fuel that is flowing through it. The vaporized fuel exits vaporization reaction chamber and is directed to the exit port of the central vane gimbal where it is injected into the low pressure point of the spinning intake air vortex.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 1992Date of Patent: December 15, 1992Inventor: Paul H. Hudz
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Patent number: 5167782Abstract: A method for treating fluid hydrocarbon fuel to improve the combustion characteristics of the fuel. The method comprises applying a controlled electromotive force to an alloy which is in contact with the fuel. The electromotive force builds up an electrical charge in the alloy.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1991Date of Patent: December 1, 1992Inventor: John R. Marlow
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Patent number: 5161512Abstract: A magnetic conditioner is arranged with a plurality of magnets surounding a central axis of a conduit. The magnets include like magnetic poles facing the conduit for concentrating magnetic energy within the conduit. The magnetic poles are also arranged in a helical pattern along the length of the conduit to expose fluid flowing through the conduit to a more uniform amount of magnetic field energy. The magnetic conditioner is also assembled as a part of an emission control system that includes a coalescing filter and a positive crankcase ventilation valve.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1991Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Assignee: AZ Industries, IncorporatedInventors: LaVern L. Adam, Harley J. Adam
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Patent number: 5159915Abstract: A fuel injector for injecting a heated fuel into a combustion engine, comprises, an electro-magnetic coil for generating a fluctuating magnetic flux density, a fuel heating member in which the fluctuating magnetic flux density is generated by the electro-magnetic coil so that the fuel heating member is heated by the fluctuating magnetic flux density and a heat energy of the fuel heating member generated by the fluctuating magnetic flux density is transmitted to the fuel to supply the heated fuel, and a fuel path member in which the fuel flows to be injected from the fuel injector into the combustion engine and in which the fuel heating member is arranged to heat the fuel, wherein a magnetic permeability of the fuel heating member is larger than that of the fuel path member so that a magnetic flux density in the fuel heating member is larger than a magnetic flux density in the fuel path member.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1992Date of Patent: November 3, 1992Assignee: Nippon Soken, Inc.Inventors: Kimitaka Saito, Tatsuyoshi Matsumoto, Toshihiko Igashira
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Patent number: 5154153Abstract: Liquid fuels for internal combustion engines burn more completely after passing across and between metallic surfaces that can electrically polarize the fuels with a temporary electrostatic charge. The placement of the activating components of the fuel line close to the engine permits the fuels to be passed into the engine with the developed electrostatic potential that more rapidly dissociates the fuel molecules during their mixing with air prior to the ignition of the air and fuel mixture.The described liquid fuel treatment device activates the fuels to improve the combustion efficiency resulting in increased engine performance, more power, better fuel economy, easier and quicker starting, reduced knock, a lower octane requirement, a cleaner engine, lower maintenance costs; while achieving lower levels of the regulated engine exhaust emmissions.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1991Date of Patent: October 13, 1992Inventor: Donald C. MacGregor
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Patent number: 5148794Abstract: A fuel agitating device for an internal combustion engine including a casing, an inlet conduit in the casing, an outlet conduit in the casing, a chamber between the inlet and outlet conduits, a divider in the chamber between the inlet conduit and the outlet conduit, and a slotted flanged member located in coaxial relationship to the outlet conduit and located between the divider and the outlet conduit.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1991Date of Patent: September 22, 1992Inventor: Douglas G. Scouten
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Patent number: 5134985Abstract: An insulated coil (20) of wire (23) of a prescribed length and number of turns is positioned to surround a linearly-extending portion of a metal or plastic fuel conduit (10) associated with an internal combustion engine or conduit transporting a burner gas to a stove burner or furnace. The coil core (22) may be electrically conductive wire which is surrounded by electrical insulation or liquid electrolyte (31) contained in plastic tubing (30) which tubing is coiled around the fuel conduit (10). The use of the device is shown to increase the miles per gallon of fuel performance of an auto and to improve combustion emissions. In gas burner applications, the number of days of use from a standard volume gas cylinder has been substantially increased when the device is used.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1991Date of Patent: August 4, 1992Inventor: Velagapudi M. Rao
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Patent number: 5129382Abstract: A device for improving combustion efficiency comprises one or more magnets for negatively charging fluid fed through a fluid passageway to a combustion chamber of a combustion apparatus. The device includes a housing containing a permanent magnet assembly having at least one magnet positioned adjacent the fluid passageway. The magnet is arranged with its north pole closer to the fluid passageway than its south pole, and preferably with its north pole between the fluid passageway and the south pole. The device improves fuel efficiency, increases power production, reduces carbon build-up on engine parts and reduces pollutants in exhaust emissions.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1990Date of Patent: July 14, 1992Assignee: Eagle Research and Development, Inc.Inventors: Roy D. Stamps, Sr., Arthur C. Williams, Sr.
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Patent number: 5127385Abstract: The apparatus includes magnetic means diametrically opposed at opposite sides of a fuel line conveying hydrocarbon fuel such as gasoline, diesel fuel or the like to the fuel/air mixture means of an internal-combustion engine. The treatment means includes a splitter section for subjecting the fuel to magnetic influence in a first stage or section and subsequently to an expander section including several magnets and collectors through which the fuel line extends coaxially, there being a final direct magnetic exposure contact of the fuel in the expander section.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 1990Date of Patent: July 7, 1992Assignee: Gekko International, Inc.Inventor: Romulo V. Dalupin
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Patent number: 5124045Abstract: For disproportionately improving fuel combustion efficiency and decreasing pollutants produced in combustion the flow of fuel is treated in a fuel line preceding a combustion device by means of retrofit permanent magnetic structure. Thus, a high gauss permanent magnet unit, requiring no servicing or external power, mounts on the exterior surface of the fuel lines for establishing a flux path encompassing substantially the entire flow path. The flux is critically directed with a south magnetic pole in the downstream direction of fuel flow. Even more effectiveness results from mounting units in diametrically opposed pairs. The units have a pair of alnico magnetic plates straddling an arc on the pipe surface to focus the magnetic flux into a preferred pattern into the fluid flow path.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 1990Date of Patent: June 23, 1992Assignee: Enecon CorporationInventors: Andrew Janczak, Edward Krensel
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Patent number: 5092303Abstract: A fuel preconditioner for catalytic cracking of long-chain liquid hydrocarbons, and particularly gasoline, for internal combustion engines. A tubular housing, in-line with the fuel pump and carburetor or fuel injection system, contains a platinum catalyst for the cracking of liquid hydrocarbons into more volatile components for superior combustion, Heater elements may be provided for acceleration of the catalytic action. In one embodiment, the tubular housing defines a fuel rail of a fuel injection system.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1991Date of Patent: March 3, 1992Assignee: Advanced Research Ventures, Inc.Inventor: Paul M. Brown
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Patent number: 5085773Abstract: A fuel filter for the fueling system of a motor vehicle has a non-conductive housing defining a chamber in which porous sintered plastic discs are mounted transversely across the chamber defined by the housing. The discs are of graduated porosity, and tend to strip electrons from the hydrocarbon paraffin of which the fuel consists. The charges generated by the stripping are neutralized by the positive ions generated by an adjacent disc.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1990Date of Patent: February 4, 1992Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.Inventor: Daniel R. Danowski
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Patent number: 5080080Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus to improve the fuel economy of internal combustion engines by inducing a magnetic field in the fuel as it flows into a carburetor or fuel injector system. A rubber fuel line, without any metal reinforcements, is used to convey the fuel from an inlet fitting made of steel or aluminum to an outlet fitting, again, made of steel or aluminum. A magnet is placed so that its south pole is in contact with the rubber fuel line. A rubber wrap is placed about the magnet and about the portion of the fuel line in contact with the magnet to further focus the magnetic field on the flowing fuel. The magnetic field induced in the flowing fuel ionizes the hydrocarbon fuel to increase combustion efficiency, thus, increasing fuel economy.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 1990Date of Patent: January 14, 1992Assignee: Kynetik Marketing, Inc.Inventor: Julian B. Melendrez
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Patent number: 5076246Abstract: A device for simultaneously conditioning liquid fuel and liquid coolant in an engine or the like. The device comprises a cylindrical body. A set of annular magnets are positioned concentrically and axially in the body. The magnets are separated by ferromagnetic annular internal pole shoes into pairs. Every pair of the magnets are mounted between two adjacent internal pole shoes and placed with monomial poles facing each other. External pole shoes are situated concentrically around the corresponding internal pole shoes. A fuel conditioning circuit in the form of non-magnetic conduit is mounted between the internal and external pole shoes. A coolant conditioning circuit is formed between the inner surface of the body having the external pole shoes thereon and the assembly of the magnets and the internal pole shoes. The fuel conduit is a spiral pipe with odd number of coils or a concentrically located pipe filled with a bed of ferromagnetic fillings on which the magnetic field of the magnets acts.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1990Date of Patent: December 31, 1991Inventor: Boleslaw Onyszczuk
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Patent number: 5074273Abstract: An improved carburetor and fuel preconditioner for internal combustion engines comprising a first air conduit; a bubble chamber receiving air from said conduit and for bubbling the air through a fuel; a vapor chamber for receiving the air-fuel mixture; catalytic beads held within said bubble chamber for contacting and cracking fuel coming into contact therewith; a second air conduit for receiving an independent source of atmospheric air; and one or more pill cans located between the vapor chamber and the second air conduit for controlling the richness of the air-fuel mixture which is fed from the second air conduit into the intake manifold of an internal combustion engine for superior efficiency. Another pill can may be located between the vapor chamber and the intake manifold for controlling and feeding the highly volatile mixture from the vapor chamber directly to the intake manifold.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 1991Date of Patent: December 24, 1991Inventor: Paul M. Brown
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Patent number: 5070852Abstract: An auxiliary instantaneous heating and magnetization apparatus for the fuel system of a vehicle comprises an instantaneous heating apparatus and a magnetized combustion-aid apparatus. The instantaneous heating apparatus comprising an electric heating device, an automatic isothermal controller, a temperature fuse, a switch, an indicating light, and an electric source connected in series. The electric heating device is mounted to the fuel pipe at a location near the inlet of a carburetor or a fuel injection system. The magnetized combustion-aid apparatus comprises elongated permanent magnets covered by a housing being substantially C-shaped, in section, and is clamped on the fuel pipe at a location near the inlet of the fuel filter or corresponding to the electric heating device.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1991Date of Patent: December 10, 1991Inventors: Jen-Chun Po, Jason Pan
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Patent number: RE35181Abstract: A thermo-magnetic vaporizer carburetor comprised of a vaporization reaction chamber which includes South pole exposed magnetic means uniformly around the chamber. The South pole magnetic field alters the molecular structure of the fuel so that it is more rapidly dispersed in the fuel/air mixture entering the I.C. engine. The liquid fuel enters the thermo-magnetic vaporizer under high pressure at ambient temperature and is conducted into a circular spiral arrangement of tubing of approximately six turns where the change-of-state transition is made from a liquid fuel to a fuel vapor. The circular spiral tubing assembly of the vaporization reaction chamber is the conduit for the fuel, as well as an electrical heating element that vaporizes the fuel that is flowing through it. The vaporized fuel exits vaporization reaction chamber and is directed to the exit port of the central vane gimbal where it is injected into the low pressure point of the spinning intake air vortex.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1994Date of Patent: March 19, 1996Inventor: Paul H. Hudz