Patents by Inventor Carl A. McDonald

Carl A. McDonald 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: 11753975
    Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for increasing fractional efficiency of diesel or gasoline particulate filters includes a particulate filter that includes a housing and a filter substrate positioned in the housing. The filter substrate is pre-conditioned with an aqueous solution or suspension configured to decompose or evaporate in response to exposure to heat so as to precondition the filter substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Changsheng C. Su, A. Carl McDonald, Ramakrishna Gopal Dontha, Niklas M. Schmidt, Nathan A. Ottinger, Z. Gerald Liu, James C. Clerc, Yujun Wang
  • Publication number: 20230160326
    Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for increasing fractional efficiency of diesel or gasoline particulate filters includes a particulate filter that includes a housing and a filter substrate positioned in the housing. The filter substrate is pre-conditioned with an aqueous solution or suspension configured to decompose or evaporate in response to exposure to heat so as to precondition the filter substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2022
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Applicant: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Changsheng C. Su, A. Carl McDonald, Ramakrishna Gopal Dontha, Niklas M. Schmidt, Nathan A. Ottinger, Z. Gerald Liu, James C. Clerc, Yujun Wang
  • Patent number: 11519310
    Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for increasing fractional efficiency of diesel or gasoline particulate filters includes a particulate filter that includes a housing and a filter substrate positioned in the housing. The filter substrate is pre-conditioned with an aqueous solution or suspension configured to decompose or evaporate in response to exposure to heat so as to precondition the filter substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Changsheng C. Su, A. Carl McDonald, Jr., Ramakrishna Gopal Dontha, Niklas M. Schmidt, Nathan A. Ottinger, Z. Gerald Liu, James C. Clerc, Yujun Wang
  • Publication number: 20220178285
    Abstract: An exhaust aftertreatment system for increasing fractional efficiency of diesel or gasoline particulate filters includes a particulate filter that includes a housing and a filter substrate positioned in the housing. The filter substrate is pre-conditioned with an aqueous solution or suspension configured to decompose or evaporate in response to exposure to heat so as to precondition the filter substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Changsheng C. Su, A. Carl McDonald, JR., Ramakrishna Gopal Dontha, Niklas M. Schmidt, Nathan A. Ottinger, Z. Gerald Liu, James C. Clerc, Yujun Wang
  • Patent number: 11286826
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a selective catalytic reduction system for treating exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine. The system includes an inlet section that receives exhaust gases from the engine. The system includes a tank storing diesel exhaust fluid (“DEF”), a pump, a valve, and an injector each in fluid communication with each other. The injector is coupled to the inlet exhaust pipe and configured to inject DEF into the exhaust gases flowing through the inlet exhaust pipe in a plurality of pulses. Each of the plurality of pulses injects a constant volume of DEF into the inlet exhaust pipe. The system further includes a controller configured to operate the pump and the valve such that a time interval between successive constant volume pulses of the plurality of pulses is varied based on a variable oxides of nitrogen content of the exhaust gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Mitchell, A. Carl McDonald, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11141696
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, A. Carl McDonald, Jr., Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow, Arvind V. Harinath
  • Patent number: 10989096
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system includes a filtration and reduction unit. The filtration and reduction unit comprises a housing defining an internal volume. A filter is disposed in the internal volume and is configured to substantially remove particulates from the exhaust gas. A selective catalytic reduction system is disposed in the internal volume downstream of the filter and is configured to selectively reduce a portion of the exhaust gas. A first catalyst is formulated to oxidize at least a portion of the exhaust gas. An intake pipe is disposed upstream of the filtration and reduction unit and configured to communicate the exhaust gas o the filtration and reduction unit. The first catalyst is disposed in the intake pipe. An exhaust pipe is disposed downstream of the filtration and reduction unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Yi Liu, Qiang Liu, Arvind V. Harinath, Changsheng C. Su, Behnam Bahrami, A. Carl McDonald, Stephen M. Holl
  • Publication number: 20200376432
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, A. Carl McDonald, JR., Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Patent number: 10786783
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, A. Carl McDonald, Jr., Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Publication number: 20200156004
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, A. Carl McDonald, JR., Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Patent number: 10576419
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, A. Carl McDonald, Jr., Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Publication number: 20200011224
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a selective catalytic reduction system for treating exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine. The system includes an inlet section that receives exhaust gases from the engine. The system includes a tank storing diesel exhaust fluid (“DEF”), a pump, a valve, and an injector each in fluid communication with each other. The injector is coupled to the inlet exhaust pipe and configured to inject DEF into the exhaust gases flowing through the inlet exhaust pipe in a plurality of pulses. Each of the plurality of pulses injects a constant volume of DEF into the inlet exhaust pipe. The system further includes a controller configured to operate the pump and the valve such that a time interval between successive constant volume pulses of the plurality of pulses is varied based on a variable oxides of nitrogen content of the exhaust gases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Mitchell, A. Carl McDonald, JR.
  • Publication number: 20190353077
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system includes a filtration and reduction unit. The filtration and reduction unit comprises a housing defining an internal volume. A filter is disposed in the internal volume and is configured to substantially remove particulates from the exhaust gas. A selective catalytic reduction system is disposed in the internal volume downstream of the filter and is configured to selectively reduce a portion of the exhaust gas. A first catalyst is formulated to oxidize at least a portion of the exhaust gas. An intake pipe is disposed upstream of the filtration and reduction unit and configured to communicate the exhaust gas o the filtration and reduction unit. The first catalyst is disposed in the intake pipe. An exhaust pipe is disposed downstream of the filtration and reduction unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Yi Liu, Qiang Liu, Arvind V. Harinath, Changsheng C. Su, Behnam Bahrami, A. Carl McDonald, Stephen M. Holl
  • Patent number: 10473013
    Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a selective catalytic reduction system for treating exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine. The system includes an inlet section that receives exhaust gases from the engine. The system includes a tank storing diesel exhaust fluid (“DEF”), a pump, a valve, and an injector each in fluid communication with each other. The injector is coupled to the inlet exhaust pipe and configured to inject DEF into the exhaust gases flowing through the inlet exhaust pipe in a plurality of pulses. Each of the plurality of pulses injects a constant volume of DEF into the inlet exhaust pipe. The system further includes a controller configured to operate the pump and the valve such that a time interval between successive constant volume pulses of the plurality of pulses is varied based on a variable oxides of nitrogen content of the exhaust gases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Mitchell, A. Carl McDonald, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10436097
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system includes a filtration and reduction unit. The filtration and reduction unit comprises a housing defining an internal volume. A filter is disposed in the internal volume and is configured to substantially remove particulates from the exhaust gas. A selective catalytic reduction system is disposed in the internal volume downstream of the filter and is configured to selectively reduce a portion of the exhaust gas. A first catalyst is formulated to oxidize at least a portion of the exhaust gas. An intake pipe is disposed upstream of the filtration and reduction unit and configured to communicate the exhaust gas to the filtration and reduction unit. The first catalyst is disposed in the intake pipe. An exhaust pipe is disposed downstream of the filtration and reduction unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Yi Liu, Qiang Liu, Arvind V. Harinath, Changsheng C. Su, Behnam Bahrami, A. Carl McDonald, Stephen M. Holl
  • Publication number: 20190212097
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus allow a user to easily deploy and position an assembled shield, both independent of a backpack and when attached to the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventor: Carl McDonald
  • Publication number: 20190001269
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, Carl A. McDonald, Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Patent number: 10092879
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, Carl A. McDonald, Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Patent number: D831083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Carl A. McDonald, Arvind V. Harinath, John G. Buechler, Ryan M. Johnson, Randolph G. Zoran
  • Patent number: D855090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. McDonald, Arvind V. Harinath, John G. Buechler, Ryan M. Johnson, Randolph G. Zoran