Patents by Inventor David A. Prater

David A. Prater 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).

  • Single inlet/outlet connection for turbocharger compressor
    Patent number: 10184484
    Abstract: A compressor device for a turbocharger. The compressor device includes a compressor housing and a separate snorkel member which are provided separately and then connected together. The compressor housing has two air passages separated by a partition wall, while the snorkel member similarly has two separate air ducts separated in part by a partition wall. The two components have mating fittings to connect them together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Prater
  • SINGLE INLET/OUTLET CONNECTION FOR TURBOCHARGER COMPRESSOR
    Publication number: 20170234325
    Abstract: A compressor device for a turbocharger. The compressor device includes a compressor housing and a separate snorkel member which are provided separately and then connected together. The compressor housing has two air passages separated by a partition wall, while the snorkel member similarly has two separate air ducts separated in part by a partition wall. The two components have mating fittings to connect them together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventor: David A. Prater
  • Air dryer cartridge with integrated check valve
    Patent number: 8852327
    Abstract: An air dryer cartridge having an outer shell, an inner shell positioned within the outer shell, and a check valve positioned at least partially between the inner and outer shells. The inner and outer shells each have an inlet and an outlet. The outer shell is preferably operable to removably engage an air dryer. The check valve is operable to regulate the rate of flow of fluid through the outlet of the inner shell. Preferably, the check valve also seals between portions of the inner and outer shells and/or is operable to sealingly engage an air dryer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Products Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew W. Adams, David A. Prater, Michael R. Jenkins
  • Air Dryer Cartridge with Integrated Check Valve
    Publication number: 20140260995
    Abstract: An air dryer cartridge having an outer shell, an inner shell positioned within the outer shell, and a check valve positioned at least partially between the inner and outer shells. The inner and outer shells each have an inlet and an outlet. The outer shell is preferably operable to removably engage an air dryer. The check valve is operable to regulate the rate of flow of fluid through the outlet of the inner shell. Preferably, the check valve also seals between portions of the inner and outer shells and/or is operable to sealingly engage an air dryer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: HALDEX BRAKE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew W. Adams, David A. Prater, Michael R. Jenkins