Patents by Inventor Erwin Hurner

Erwin Hurner 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).

  • Apparatus and process for heating fuel
    Patent number: 5582154
    Abstract: A fuel heating device and process is provided that allows for easier cold-starting of diesel engines when the outside temperature is -10.degree. F. (minus ten) or less. A 5 Watt heating element is used so that heat dissipates to the outside environment at a rate that prevents the fuel from overheating and, possibly, exploding by keeping the temperature of the fuel less than or equal to about 100.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: Erwin Hurner
  • Apparatus and process for heating fuel
    Patent number: 5540198
    Abstract: A fuel heating device and process is provided that allows for easier cold-starting of diesel engines when the outside temperature is -10.degree. F. (minus ten) or less. A 5 Watt heating element is used so that heat dissipates to the outside environment at a rate that prevents the fuel from overheating and, possibly, exploding by keeping the temperature of the fuel less than or equal to about 100.degree. F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1996
    Inventor: Erwin Hurner