Patents by Inventor Blaise M. Fallon

Blaise M. Fallon 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).

  • Gas silencing system with controlling sound attenuation
    Patent number: 4913260
    Abstract: A gas silencing system for controlled sound attenuation of the exhaust gas in a motor vehicle comprises a sound attenuation muffler for exhaust gases. The system also includes means providing a bypass passage for gas to flow around at least part of the muffler. Bypass control valve is provided to allow selective regulation of the flow of exhaust through the muffler and the pass-pipe. The bypass control valve is responsive to a modulated pressure signal controlled by the driver of the vehicle. The invention also includes circuits for visually indicating the amount of bypass flow and the sound level of gas leaving the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: Tenneco Inc.
    Inventor: Blaise M. Fallon