Patents by Inventor Allan Hovda

Allan Hovda 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).

  • Publication number: 20070022574
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a clamp including a channel structure having a generally v-shaped cross-section. Notches can be provided through the channel structure to enhance flexibility. A sleeve and bolt fastening arrangement can be used to tighten the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: John Belisle, Allan Hovda, Josh Kundert
  • Publication number: 20060286013
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an exhaust system component including a body defining a side access opening, and an aftertreatment device that mounts within the body. The aftertreatment device is removable from the body through the side access opening. The exhaust system component also includes a removable panel that covers the side access opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Publication date: December 21, 2006
    Inventors: Allan Hovda, John Belisle, Kenneth Misgen, Robert Dahlstrom, Gary Reeves, Matthew Fortuna
  • Publication number: 20060277900
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle exhaust system component including first and second conduits having double wall constructions. The first and second conduits are connected to one another at a service joint. An aftertreatment device is mounted within the first and second conduits. The aftertreatment device has a length. The aftertreatment device is positioned within the first and second conduits such that the service joint surrounds the aftertreatment device at an intermediate location along the length of the aftertreatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Allan Hovda, Matthew Fortuna, John Belisle, Josh Kundert
  • Publication number: 20060067860
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a double-wall construction for an engine exhaust conduit. The construction includes an inner conduit and an outer conduit surrounding the inner conduit. An insulating annular gap is defined between the inner and outer conduits. A spacer structure maintains the gap between the inner and outer conduits. The spacer structure can be unitary with at one of the inner and outer conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2005
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Inventors: Arthur Faircloth, Matthew Fortuna, John Belisle, Allan Hovda, Josh Kundert