Patents by Inventor Constantine Xykis
Constantine Xykis 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).
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Publication number: 20230151761Abstract: A fluid-cooled manifold is configured to cool exhaust from an engine. The fluid-cooled manifold includes a plurality of exhaust runners. Each of the exhaust runners includes a runner body having an inlet end and an outlet end, an exhaust conduit extending through the runner body, and a coolant passage extending through the runner body. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes an exhaust collection manifold including a plurality of inlets. Each inlet of the exhaust collection manifold is coupled to the exhaust outlet opening of a respective one of the exhaust runners. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes a coolant feed pipe and a coolant exit pipe. The coolant feed pipe includes a plurality of outlets coupled to the coolant inlets of the exhaust runners. Likewise, the coolant exit pipe includes a plurality of inlets coupled to the coolant outlets of the exhaust runners.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Mark Damico, Dan Kasper, Patrick Stockwell, Joshua Horner
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Patent number: 11555442Abstract: A fluid-cooled manifold is configured to cool exhaust from an engine. The fluid-cooled manifold includes a plurality of exhaust runners. Each of the exhaust runners includes a runner body having an inlet end and an outlet end, an exhaust conduit extending through the runner body, and a coolant passage extending through the runner body. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes an exhaust collection manifold including a plurality of inlets. Each inlet of the exhaust collection manifold is coupled to the exhaust outlet opening of a respective one of the exhaust runners. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes a coolant feed pipe and a coolant exit pipe. The coolant feed pipe includes a plurality of outlets coupled to the coolant inlets of the exhaust runners. Likewise, the coolant exit pipe includes a plurality of inlets coupled to the coolant outlets of the exhaust runners.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Mark Damico, Dan Kasper, Patrick Stockwell, Joshua Horner
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Publication number: 20220003149Abstract: A fluid-cooled manifold is configured to cool exhaust from an engine. The fluid-cooled manifold includes a plurality of exhaust runners. Each of the exhaust runners includes a runner body having an inlet end and an outlet end, an exhaust conduit extending through the runner body, and a coolant passage extending through the runner body. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes an exhaust collection manifold including a plurality of inlets. Each inlet of the exhaust collection manifold is coupled to the exhaust outlet opening of a respective one of the exhaust runners. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes a coolant feed pipe and a coolant exit pipe. The coolant feed pipe includes a plurality of outlets coupled to the coolant inlets of the exhaust runners. Likewise, the coolant exit pipe includes a plurality of inlets coupled to the coolant outlets of the exhaust runners.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Mark Damico, Dan Kasper, Patrick Stockwell, Joshua Horner
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Patent number: 11143093Abstract: A fluid-cooled manifold is configured to cool exhaust from an engine. The fluid-cooled manifold includes a plurality of exhaust runners. Each of the exhaust runners includes a runner body having an inlet end and an outlet end, an exhaust conduit extending through the runner body, and a coolant passage extending through the runner body. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes an exhaust collection manifold including a plurality of inlets. Each inlet of the exhaust collection manifold is coupled to the exhaust outlet opening of a respective one of the exhaust runners. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes a coolant feed pipe and a coolant exit pipe. The coolant feed pipe includes a plurality of outlets coupled to the coolant inlets of the exhaust runners. Likewise, the coolant exit pipe includes a plurality of inlets coupled to the coolant outlets of the exhaust runners.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Mark Damico, Dan Kasper, Patrick Stockwell, Joshua Horner
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Publication number: 20210207525Abstract: A fluid-cooled manifold is configured to cool exhaust from an engine. The fluid-cooled manifold includes a plurality of exhaust runners. Each of the exhaust runners includes a runner body having an inlet end and an outlet end, an exhaust conduit extending through the runner body, and a coolant passage extending through the runner body. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes an exhaust collection manifold including a plurality of inlets. Each inlet of the exhaust collection manifold is coupled to the exhaust outlet opening of a respective one of the exhaust runners. The fluid-cooled manifold also includes a coolant feed pipe and a coolant exit pipe. The coolant feed pipe includes a plurality of outlets coupled to the coolant inlets of the exhaust runners. Likewise, the coolant exit pipe includes a plurality of inlets coupled to the coolant outlets of the exhaust runners.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Mark Damico, Dan Kasper, Patrick Stockwell, Joshua Horner
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Patent number: 10392796Abstract: Three dimensional structural frames and enclosures and related methods are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, an enclosure includes a plurality of three dimensional structural frames and opposing wall portions interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, where the wall portions include a plurality of uniform wall sections, where the wall sections include a wall panel portion, a top wall portion, and sidewall portions, where the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are joined to form the wall portions, and where the plurality of three dimensional structural frames are attached to the top wall portions of the wall sections.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.Inventors: Constantine Xykis, James Travis Baker, Alex N. Chmidt, Chad Chris Goddeyne, Jon Michael Pomasl, Kristopfer Lee Weiner, Brian Clement Athmer
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Publication number: 20180135294Abstract: Three dimensional structural frames and enclosures and related methods are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, an enclosure includes a plurality of three dimensional structural frames and opposing wall portions interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, where the wall portions include a plurality of uniform wall sections, where the wall sections include a wall panel portion, a top wall portion, and sidewall portions, where the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are joined to form the wall portions, and where the plurality of three dimensional structural frames are attached to the top wall portions of the wall sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2018Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Constantine Xykis, James Travis Baker, Alex N. Chmidt, Chad Chris Goddeyne, Jon Michael Pomasl, Kristopfer Lee Weiner, Brian Clement Athmer
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Patent number: 9879414Abstract: Three dimensional structural frames and enclosures and related methods are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, an enclosure includes a plurality of three dimensional structural frames and opposing wall portions interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, where the wall portions include a plurality of uniform wall sections, where the wall sections include a wall panel portion, a top wall portion, and sidewall portions, where the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are joined to form the wall portions, and where the plurality of three dimensional structural frames are attached to the top wall portions of the wall sections.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.Inventors: Constantine Xykis, James Travis Baker, Alex N. Chmidt, Chad Chris Goddeyne, Jon Michael Pomasl, Kristopfer Lee Weiner, Brian Clement Athmer
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Publication number: 20160333582Abstract: Three dimensional structural frames and enclosures and related methods are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, an enclosure includes a plurality of three dimensional structural frames and opposing wall portions interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, where the wall portions include a plurality of uniform wall sections, where the wall sections include a wall panel portion, a top wall portion, and sidewall portions, where the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are joined to form the wall portions, and where the plurality of three dimensional structural frames are attached to the top wall portions of the wall sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Constantine Xykis, James Travis Baker, Alex N. Chmidt, Chad Chris Goddeyne, Jon Michael Pomasl, Kristopfer Lee Weiner, Brian Clement Athmer
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Patent number: 9434250Abstract: A modular PTO assembly and an engine system comprising a modular PTO assembly are disclosed. The modular PTO assembly is configured to be mounted and secured to a crankcase of an engine, and includes a front cover positioned on a base plate so as to define a housing. The modular PTO assembly also comprises a power input sprocket mechanically coupled to a power output sprocket via a chain. The power input sprocket is coupled to a nose of a crankshaft and is configured to rotate at an approximately same speed as the crankshaft. The power output sprocket is configured to be coupled to a shaft of an auxiliary component and to rotate at an approximately same speed as the shaft, thereby transferring power from the engine to the auxiliary component.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Patrick Stockwell, Andrew Backus, Gary Winemaster
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Publication number: 20160107522Abstract: A modular PTO assembly and an engine system comprising a modular PTO assembly are disclosed. The modular PTO assembly is configured to be mounted and secured to a crankcase of an engine, and includes a front cover positioned on a base plate so as to define a housing. The modular PTO assembly also comprises a power input sprocket mechanically coupled to a power output sprocket via a chain. The power input sprocket is coupled to a nose of a crankshaft and is configured to rotate at an approximately same speed as the crankshaft. The power output sprocket is configured to be coupled to a shaft of an auxiliary component and to rotate at an approximately same speed as the shaft, thereby transferring power from the engine to the auxiliary component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Patrick Stockwell, Andrew Backus, Gary Winemaster
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Patent number: 9145054Abstract: A modular PTO assembly and an engine system comprising a modular PTO assembly are disclosed. The modular PTO assembly is configured to be mounted and secured to a crankcase of an engine, and includes a front cover positioned on a base plate so as to define a housing. The modular PTO assembly also comprises a power input sprocket mechanically coupled to a power output sprocket via a chain. The power input sprocket is coupled to a nose of a crankshaft and is configured to rotate at an approximately same speed as the crankshaft. The power output sprocket is configured to be coupled to a shaft of an auxiliary component and to rotate at an approximately same speed as the shaft, thereby transferring power from the engine to the auxiliary component.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Patrick Stockwell, Andrew Backus, Gary Winemaster
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Patent number: 8833337Abstract: Systems and methods for driving engine auxiliaries are provided. A front drive power take-off system is used to drive an auxiliary unit mounted on the engine. A pulley and belt drive assembly includes a drive sprocket mounted on the engine crankshaft, a toothed belt interconnecting the drive sprocket, and a pulley mounted on a drive shaft of the auxiliary unit to transmits power from crankshaft to the auxiliary unit.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Gary Winemaster
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Publication number: 20140190284Abstract: Systems and methods for driving engine auxiliaries are provided. A front drive power take-off system is used to drive an auxiliary unit mounted on the engine. A pulley and belt drive assembly includes a drive sprocket mounted on the engine crankshaft, a toothed belt interconnecting the drive sprocket, and a pulley mounted on a drive shaft of the auxiliary unit to transmits power from crankshaft to the auxiliary unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: POWER SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Gary Winemaster
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Patent number: 6765157Abstract: A transfer switch that includes output contacts, primary input contacts, secondary input contacts and a toggle mechanism. The toggle mechanism includes moving contacts that alternately connect the output contacts with the primary and secondary input contacts. The transfer switch includes an actuator that rotates the first crossbar to alternately engage a first set of moving contacts with the output contacts and the primary input contacts, and rotates the second crossbar to alternately engage a second set of moving contacts with the output contacts and the secondary input contacts. A method of actuating a transfer switch to alternate the supply of power to an electric load. The method includes rotating a first crossbar within the transfer switch to engage a first set of switching contacts with a primary power source and rotating a second crossbar within the transfer switch to engage a second set of switching contacts with a secondary power source.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Onan CorporationInventors: Loren L. Rademacher, Larry D. Hokenson, Thomas C. Simon, John E. Morley, Larry H. Smith, Michael A. Peterson, Peter M. Hawkins, Constantine Xykis
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Patent number: 6700087Abstract: An arc chute including a first side wall having a plurality of holes, a second side wall having a plurality of holes and spaced apart from the first side wall, and a plurality of arc chute plates mounted between the first and second side walls. Each of the plurality of arc chute plates include a laterally extending tab on two sides of the arc chute plate, each of the laterally extending tabs being shaped to be interference fitted within one of the plurality of holes. The laterally extending tabs are dimensioned to not substantially extend beyond an outer surface of each of the side walls.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2002Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Onan CorporationInventors: Loren L. Rademacher, John E. Morley, Constantine Xykis
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Publication number: 20040016627Abstract: A transfer switch that includes output contacts, primary input contacts, secondary input contacts and a toggle mechanism. The toggle mechanism includes moving contacts that alternately connect the output contacts with the primary and secondary input contacts. The transfer switch includes an actuator that rotates the first crossbar to alternately engage a first set of moving contacts with the output contacts and the primary input contacts, and rotates the second crossbar to alternately engage a second set of moving contacts with the output contacts and the secondary input contacts. A method of actuating a transfer switch to alternate the supply of power to an electric load. The method includes rotating a first crossbar within the transfer switch to engage a first set of switching contacts with a primary power source and rotating a second crossbar within the transfer switch to engage a second set of switching contacts with a secondary power source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: Onan CorporationInventors: Loren L. Rademacher, Larry D. Hokenson, Thomas C. Simon, John E. Morley, Larry H. Smith, Michael A. Peterson, Peter M. Hawkins, Constantine Xykis
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Publication number: 20040016722Abstract: An arc chute including a first side wall having a plurality of holes, a second side wall having a plurality of holes and spaced apart from the first side wall, and a plurality of arc chute plates mounted between the first and second side walls. Each of the plurality of arc chute plates include a laterally extending tab on two sides of the arc chute plate, each of the laterally extending tabs being shaped to be interference fitted within one of the plurality of holes. The laterally extending tabs are dimensioned to not substantially extend beyond an outer surface of each of the side walls.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2002Publication date: January 29, 2004Applicant: Onan CorporationInventors: Loren L. Rademacher, John E. Morley, Constantine Xykis
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Patent number: 6534737Abstract: A transfer switch that absorbs the kinetic energy of a toggle mechanism within the transfer switch just before moving contacts on the toggle mechanism engage a set of stationary contacts. The transfer switch includes output contacts, primary input contacts, secondary input contacts and a toggle mechanism. The toggle mechanism includes moving contacts that alternately connect the output contacts with the primary and secondary input contacts. The transfer switch further includes a dampener that reduces the kinetic energy of the moving contacts before the moving contacts engage the input contacts.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: March 18, 2003Assignee: Onan CorporationInventors: Loren L. Rademacher, John E. Morley, Constantine Xykis
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Patent number: 6309178Abstract: A guiding device for use with a fan-radiator cooling system wherein the fan is upstream from the radiator. The guiding device comprises a series of guide vanes in combination with at least one guide ring. When placed between the fan and the radiator, the device improves the heat transfer capacity of the cooling system by directing air flow through the radiator center, a region that typically suffers from reduced flow due to the air flow pattern in and around the fan hub. Furthermore, the guide vanes align the air flow from the fan so that it is generally parallel with the axis of the fan. The guiding device permits greater heat removal with a given fan and radiator without increasing the speed of the fan.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 1999Date of Patent: October 30, 2001Inventors: Young S. Kim, William F. Gevers, Constantine Xykis