Patents Assigned to Ventures Unlimited, Inc.
  • Patent number: 5722376
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for controlling the flow of crankcase emissions. The apparatus includes a crankcase emissions regulator for regulating the flow of crankcase emissions discharged from an engine crankcase, a pressure sensor for sensing a crankcase pressure, and an electronic control module (ECM) for controlling the emissions regulator. The ECM adjusts the emissions regulator in response to the pressure differential between the detected crankcase pressure and a predetermined pressure value programmed in the ECM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Ventures Unlimited Inc.
    Inventor: Theodore P. Sweeten
  • Patent number: 5113836
    Abstract: Apparatus for receiving crankcase emissions from an internal combustion engine and for separating the liquid portions of the emissions from the gaseous portion thereof. The apparatus includes a mounting flange, an opening for the return of the liquids to the engine, and at least one layer of filtering material. In one embodiment, the filtering material may be soaked with oil. Another embodiment has a screw mounted in the housing, and positioned to retard the flow of emissions exiting from the housing. The apparatus includes an outlet for return of the gaseous portion of the emissions to return to the combustion chamber via the PCV line or the induction manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1992
    Assignee: Ventures Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: Theodore P. Sweeten
  • Patent number: D387256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Ventures Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Ashby
  • Patent number: D394993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Assignee: Ventures Unlimited, Inc.
    Inventor: William C. Ashby