Patents by Inventor Francis Michael Burke

Francis Michael Burke 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: 8117999
    Abstract: In a system for providing electrolyte to an electrolysis cell for producing hydrogen gas to inject into the intake of an internal combustion engine, a water store is in communication with a water supply line, for replenishing the level of electrolyte solution used by the electrolysis cell. A valve which may be disposed at a level below the level of the water supply line and is opened, for example upon deactivation of the engine, to drain the water out of the water supply line and prevent freezing in sub-freezing temperatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Martinrea International Inc.
    Inventors: Zdenek Cerny, Francis Michael Burke
  • Publication number: 20110094892
    Abstract: An electrolyser comprising a stack of electrolysis plates, the plates being maintained in substantial alignment to comprise an electrolysis cell, and a press for applying a compressive force to opposed ends of the cell whereby the press maintains the electrolysis plates in substantial alignment when the electrolyser is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Zdenek Cerny, Francis Michael Burke
  • Publication number: 20110024303
    Abstract: An electrolyser comprising a stack of electrolysis plates, the plates being maintained in substantial alignment to comprise an electrolysis cell, and a press for applying a compressive force to opposed ends of the cell whereby the press maintains the electrolysis plates in substantial alignment when the electrolyser is in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventors: Zdenek Cerny, Francis Michael Burke
  • Publication number: 20090320807
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for providing hydrogen gas to inject into the intake of an internal combustion engine. A hydrogen storage reservoir in communication with the gas output port stores a supply of hydrogen, and a hydrogen storage release valve retains the hydrogen in the storage reservoir and selectively releases hydrogen from the storage reservoir when the engine is started. In the preferred embodiment the system comprises an electrolysis cell that produces hydrogen when the engine is warm, and hydrogen is released from the storage reservoir when the system is active but the electrolysis cell is not producing hydrogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: MARTINREA INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Zdenek Cerny, Francis Michael Burke
  • Publication number: 20090301407
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for providing electrolyte to an electrolysis cell for producing hydrogen gas to inject into the intake of an internal combustion engine. The system includes an electrolysis cell having an electrolyte input port, an electrolyte output port and at least one working gas output port. The electrolyte output port communicates with a storage reservoir. A coolant liquid conduit is in thermal communication with the electrolyte solution and in fluid communication with a portion of the engine coolant system in which the coolant liquid has been heated by the engine when the engine is running. To heat up the electrolyte solution and improve the efficiency of electrolysis, the heated liquid coolant is diverted from the engine coolant system and circulated through the heating system to transfer heat to the liquid containing the electrolyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: MARTINREA INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Zdenek Cerny, Francis Michael Burke
  • Publication number: 20090139469
    Abstract: In a system for providing electrolyte to an electrolysis cell for producing hydrogen gas to inject into the intake of an internal combustion engine, a water store is in communication with a water supply line, for replenishing the level of electrolyte solution used by the electrolysis cell. A valve which may be disposed at a level below the level of the water supply line and is opened, for example upon deactivation of the engine, to drain the water out of the water supply line and prevent freezing in sub-freezing temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: MARTINREA INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Zdenek Cerny, Francis Michael Burke