Patents by Inventor Eric Pekrul

Eric Pekrul 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: 11643962
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system is provided and includes an engine including an exhaust valve, an exhaust manifold downstream of the exhaust valve and a muffler downstream of the exhaust manifold. The system also includes a catalyst positioned downstream of the exhaust valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Martin L. Radue
  • Publication number: 20220010716
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system is provided and includes an engine including an exhaust valve, an exhaust manifold downstream of the exhaust valve and a muffler downstream of the exhaust manifold. The system also includes a catalyst positioned downstream of the exhaust valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Martin L. Radue
  • Patent number: 11149617
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system is provided and includes an engine including an exhaust valve, an exhaust manifold downstream of the exhaust valve and a muffler downstream of the exhaust manifold. The system also includes a catalyst positioned downstream of the exhaust valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Martin L. Radue
  • Publication number: 20190264595
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system is provided and includes an engine including an exhaust valve, an exhaust manifold downstream of the exhaust valve and a muffler downstream of the exhaust manifold. The system also includes a catalyst positioned downstream of the exhaust valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Martin L. Radue
  • Patent number: 8925298
    Abstract: A variety of embodiments of exhaust systems for engines including small off-road engines, and related methods of operation, are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the exhaust system includes a first conduit that receives exhaust emissions from a first engine cylinder, and a second conduit that communicates air to a first port on the first conduit. The air mixes with the exhaust emissions within the first conduit so as to produce a chemical reaction, and a level of at least one undesirable component of the exhaust emissions is reduced. Further, the exhaust system does not include any catalytic converter. In some embodiments, the exhaust system further comprises a crankcase ventilation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Eric Hudak
  • Patent number: 8925297
    Abstract: A variety of embodiments of exhaust systems for engines including small off-road engines, and related methods of operation, are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the exhaust system includes a first conduit that receives exhaust emissions from a first engine cylinder, and a second conduit that communicates air to a first port on the first conduit. The air mixes with the exhaust emissions within the first conduit so as to produce a chemical reaction, and a level of at least one undesirable component of the exhaust emissions is reduced. Further, the exhaust system does not include any catalytic converter. In some embodiments, the exhaust system further comprises a crankcase ventilation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Eric Hudak
  • Publication number: 20130232955
    Abstract: A variety of embodiments of exhaust systems for engines including small off-road engines, and related methods of operation, are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the exhaust system includes a first conduit that receives exhaust emissions from a first engine cylinder, and a second conduit that communicates air to a first port on the first conduit. The air mixes with the exhaust emissions within the first conduit so as to produce a chemical reaction, and a level of at least one undesirable component of the exhaust emissions is reduced. Further, the exhaust system does not include any catalytic converter. In some embodiments, the exhaust system further comprises a crankcase ventilation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Eric Hudak
  • Patent number: 8429896
    Abstract: A variety of embodiments of exhaust systems for engines including small off-road engines, and related methods of operation, are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the exhaust system includes a first conduit that receives exhaust emissions from a first engine cylinder, and a second conduit that communicates air to a first port on the first conduit. The air mixes with the exhaust emissions within the first conduit so as to produce a chemical reaction, and a level of at least one undesirable component of the exhaust emissions is reduced. Further, the exhaust system does not include any catalytic converter. In some embodiments, the exhaust system further comprises a crankcase ventilation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Eric Hudak
  • Publication number: 20120042630
    Abstract: A variety of embodiments of exhaust systems for engines including small off-road engines, and related methods of operation, are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the exhaust system includes a first conduit that receives exhaust emissions from a first engine cylinder, and a second conduit that communicates air to a first port on the first conduit. The air mixes with the exhaust emissions within the first conduit so as to produce a chemical reaction, and a level of at least one undesirable component of the exhaust emissions is reduced. Further, the exhaust system does not include any catalytic converter. In some embodiments, the exhaust system further comprises a crankcase ventilation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Eric Hudak
  • Publication number: 20070240404
    Abstract: A variety of embodiments of exhaust systems for engines including small off-road engines, and related methods of operation, are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the exhaust system includes a first conduit that receives exhaust emissions from a first engine cylinder, and a second conduit that communicates air to a first port on the first conduit. The air mixes with the exhaust emissions within the first conduit so as to produce a chemical reaction, and a level of at least one undesirable component of the exhaust emissions is reduced. Further, the exhaust system does not include any catalytic converter. In some embodiments, the exhaust system further comprises a crankcase ventilation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Eric Hudak
  • Publication number: 20050142043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an exhaust end cone assembly including an outer end cone which is formed from a cast iron alloy and an inner end cone disposed within the outer end cone which is formed from a heat resistant material. The inner end cone is shaped such that an air gap occurs along a significant portion of the area between the inner and outer end cones to provide thermal advantages to the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Pekrul, Ashraf Pindari