Patents by Inventor Charles K. Forner

Charles K. Forner 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: 7823547
    Abstract: A waste heat recovery system for a split-cycle engine includes a heat exchange unit. An air compressor device is in communication with the heat exchange unit. A waste heat input receives waste heat from the engine and is in fluid communication with the heat exchange unit. An ambient air intake connected to the air compressor device draws air into the air compressor device. A compressed air outlet member on the air compressor device in fluid communication with a compression cylinder of the split-cycle engine delivers compressed air from the air compressor device to the engine. Engine waste heat is communicated to the heat exchange unit and energy from the waste heat is used to drive the air compressor device, causing the air compressor device to draw in ambient air through the ambient air intake, compress the ambient air, and deliver compressed air to the engine through the compressed air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Scuderi Group, LLC
    Inventors: Charles K. Forner, Sr., Salvatore C. Scuderi, Stephen P. Scuderi
  • Publication number: 20090199556
    Abstract: A waste heat recovery system for a split-cycle engine includes a heat exchange unit. An air compressor device is in communication with the heat exchange unit. A waste heat input receives waste heat from the engine and is in fluid communication with the heat exchange unit. An ambient air intake connected to the air compressor device draws air into the air compressor device. A compressed air outlet member on the air compressor device in fluid communication with a compression cylinder of the split-cycle engine delivers compressed air from the air compressor device to the engine. Engine waste heat is communicated to the heat exchange unit and energy from the waste heat is used to drive the air compressor device, causing the air compressor device to draw in ambient air through the ambient air intake, compress the ambient air, and deliver compressed air to the engine through the compressed air outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Charles K. Forner, SR., Salvatore C. Scuderi, Stephen P. Scuderi
  • Patent number: 7571699
    Abstract: A waste heat recovery system for a split-cycle engine includes a heat exchange unit. An air compressor device is in communication with the heat exchange unit. A waste heat input receives waste heat from the engine and is in fluid communication with the heat exchange unit. An ambient air intake connected to the air compressor device draws air into the air compressor device. A compressed air outlet member on the air compressor device in fluid communication with a compression cylinder of the split-cycle engine delivers compressed air from the air compressor device to the engine. Engine waste heat is communicated to the heat exchange unit and energy from the waste heat is used to drive the air compressor device, causing the air compressor device to draw in ambient air through the ambient air intake, compress the ambient air, and deliver compressed air to the engine through the compressed air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Scuderi Group, LLC
    Inventors: Charles K. Forner, Sr., Salvatore C. Scuderi, Stephen P. Scuderi
  • Publication number: 20080184660
    Abstract: A basement wall and floor system includes a plurality of connected horizontally and vertically disposed panels. Each panel includes a metal C-channel defining an end thereof. Another metal C-channel defines an opposite end. A plurality of metal studs extend between the C-channels and fit between inside and outside flanges of the C-channels. A metal deck including an outwardly disposed facade and an inwardly disposed face is connected to the studs. Insulation is disposed on the facade side of the metal deck. A waterproofing material is disposed on the insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Charles K. Forner, Salvatore C. Scuderi
  • Publication number: 20070221145
    Abstract: A waste heat recovery system for a split-cycle engine includes a heat exchange unit. An air compressor device is in communication with the heat exchange unit. A waste heat input receives waste heat from the engine and is in fluid communication with the heat exchange unit. An ambient air intake connected to the air compressor device draws air into the air compressor device. A compressed air outlet member on the air compressor device in fluid communication with a compression cylinder of the split-cycle engine delivers compressed air from the air compressor device to the engine. Engine waste heat is communicated to the heat exchange unit and energy from the waste heat is used to drive the air compressor device, causing the air compressor device to draw in ambient air through the ambient air intake, compress the ambient air, and deliver compressed air to the engine through the compressed air outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Charles K. Forner, Salvatore C. Scuderi, Stephen P. Scuderi
  • Patent number: 5378123
    Abstract: An apparatus for recovering a compressible refrigeration fluid from a refrigeration system and delivering the recovered fluid to a receiver includes a discriminator tank for discriminating between influent liquid phase fluid and gas phase fluid. Liquid phase fluid is directed to the receiver. Gas phase fluid is condensed and directed to the receiver. The apparatus further includes a safety tank for preventing overfilling of the receiver and a lightweight compressor particularly adapted to refrigerant recovery. The lightweight compressor includes self lubricating bidirectional seals and renders the recovery apparatus easily transportable to allow convenient field servicing of refrigeration systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Carmelo J. Scuderi
    Inventors: Carmelo J. Scuderi, Charles K. Forner
  • Patent number: 5234019
    Abstract: A fill control valve for a pressure vessel, e.g. a refrigerant container wherein said valve is disposed within said container and includes a pair of fluid passageways wherein a one-way check valve is disposed in one of said passageways for permitting flow of liquid refrigerant from inside said vessel to a point outside of said vessel and the other of said passageways permits the filling of said vessel with liquid and gas refrigerant. Said other passageway being provided with a normally closed spring-loaded poppet valve and float activated lever means for closing said valve at a pre-determined refrigerant level in said vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1993
    Assignee: Engineering and Sales Associates Inc.
    Inventor: Charles K. Forner