Patents by Inventor Gary B. Zulauf

Gary B. Zulauf 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: 8216461
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for adding a lubricating additive to a diesel fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Farm Group IP LLC
    Inventors: Scott J. Tabb, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gary B. Zulauf, Peter D. Unger, Weston H. Gerwin, Daniel E. Bause, Gerard W. Bilski
  • Patent number: 8216349
    Abstract: An evaporative emissions filter for an engine air induction system. The evaporative emissions filter includes a hydrocarbon vapor-adsorbent member disposed within the air induction system outside the direct air flow path. A mechanism is provided for mounting the evaporative emissions filter within the air induction system. Hydrocarbon vapors present in the air induction system after engine shut-down are substantially retained in the adsorbent member until air flows through the air induction system after the engine starts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Fram Group IP LLC
    Inventors: Gary B. Zulauf, Daniel E. Bause, Robert L. Smith, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Richard J. Berkey, Bryon W. Stremler, Peter D. Unger
  • Publication number: 20110277374
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for adding a lubricating additive to a diesel fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Scott J. Tabb, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gary B. Zulauf, Peter D. Unger, Weston H. Gerwin, Daniel E. Bause, Gerard W. Bilski
  • Patent number: 8021558
    Abstract: A method for dispersing an oil additive into an oil passing through a filter, the method including the steps of: filling a first cavity of an additive cartridge with an additive; locating the additive cartridge within a housing of the filter, the additive cartridge being located within a flow path through the filter, the additive cartridge having a second cavity without any additive disposed therein, the second cavity defining a first fluid path through the additive cartridge and the oil must pass through the second cavity in order to exit the filter; and metering the additive through an opening in the additive cartridge, the opening providing a second fluid path into the additive cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Fram Group IP LLC
    Inventors: Derek Eilers, Daniel J. Auxter, Michael S. Lynch, Gerard W. Bilski, Gary B. Zulauf
  • Publication number: 20110210051
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Peter D. Unger, Gary B. Zulauf, Daniel E. Bause, Russ Johnson, David R. Rockwell
  • Patent number: 7938960
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for adding a lubricating additive to a diesel fuel. In one exemplary embodiment a diesel fuel filter is provided, the diesel fuel filter comprising: a housing having at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening configured to define a flow path therethrough; filter media disposed in the flow path; and an additive cartridge configured to disperse a lubricating additive into diesel fuel passing through the filter, wherein the fuel filter comprises an adsorbent comprising an inorganic oxide having a surface acidity characterized by a pKa of less than or equal to ?3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Scott J. Tabb, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gary B. Zulauf, Peter D. Unger, Weston H. Gerwin, Daniel E. Bause, Gerard W. Bilski
  • Publication number: 20110084032
    Abstract: A method for dispersing an oil additive into an oil passing through a filter, the method comprising: filling a first cavity of an additive cartridge with an additive; locating the additive cartridge within a housing of the filter, the additive cartridge being located within a flow path through the filter, the additive cartridge having a second cavity without any additive disposed therein, the second cavity defining a first fluid path through the additive cartridge and the oil must pass through the second cavity in order to exit the filter; and metering the additive through an opening in the additive cartridge, the opening providing a second fluid path into the additive cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Derek Eilers, Daniel J. Auxter, Michael S. Lynch, Gerard W. Bilski, Gary B. Zulauf
  • Patent number: 7811462
    Abstract: A method for dispersing an oil additive into an oil passing through a filter, the method comprising: filling a first cavity of an additive cartridge with an additive; locating the additive cartridge within a housing of the filter, the additive cartridge being located within a flow path through the filter, the additive cartridge having a second cavity without any additive disposed therein, the second cavity defining a first fluid path through the additive cartridge and the oil must pass through the second cavity in order to exit the filter; and metering the additive through an opening in the additive cartridge, the opening providing a second fluid path into the additive cartridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Eilers, Daniel J. Auxter, Michael S. Lynch, Gerard W. Bilski, Gary B. Zulauf
  • Patent number: 7785548
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Peter D. Unger, Gary B. Zulauf, Daniel E. Bause, Russ Johnson, David R. Rockwell
  • Publication number: 20100133193
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is filter media that may be used for removing sulfur-containing compounds from a post-refinery fuel stream. The filter media comprises an inorganic oxide nanomaterial having a surface acidity characterized by a pKa value of less than or equal to ?3. Also disclosed is a method of filtering a liquid fuel using the filter media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gary B. Zulauf, Ronald P. Rohrbach
  • Patent number: 7713425
    Abstract: An oil management system and oil filter utilized in association with an internal combustion engine. The oil filter comprises high-efficiency filtration media for filtering engine oil associated with the internal combustion engine. At least one type of time release additive can be impregnated into the filtration media, wherein the time release additives are automatically released into the engine oil filter from filtration media in order to replenish additives already present in the engine oil. Additionally, a sensor module can be provided that monitors oil quality and oil filter efficiency through detecting one or more attributes of the engine oil filtered through the filtration media of oil filter in order to efficiently conserve and manage the oil and reduce the interval of oil changes thereof by extending the life of the engine oil through the replenishment of the additives present in the engine oil and higher filtration effectiveness of the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Hanson, Gary B. Zulauf
  • Publication number: 20100101542
    Abstract: An evaporative emissions filter for an engine air induction system. The evaporative emissions filter includes a hydrocarbon vapor-adsorbent member disposed within the air induction system outside the direct air flow path. A mechanism is provided for mounting the evaporative emissions filter within the air induction system. Hydrocarbon vapors present in the air induction system after engine shut-down are substantially retained in the adsorbent member until air flows through the air induction system after the engine starts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Gary B. Zulauf, Daniel E. Bause, Robert L. Smith, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Richard J. Berkey, Bryon W. Stremler, Peter D. Unger
  • Patent number: 7704383
    Abstract: A mobile fuel filter for removing sulfur-containing compounds from a diesel fuel is provided. The mobile fuel filter comprises: a filter median comprising an absorbent for removing sulfur-containing compounds from the diesel fuel, the filter median being in fluid communication with a storage device, the storage device having a holding capacity greater than 1000 gallons and being configured for storing the diesel fuel, the absorbent being configured to remove sulfur containing compounds from the diesel fuel to produce filtered diesel fuel having less than 15 ppm of sulfur containing compounds, the absorbent comprises an inorganic oxide having a surface acidity characterized by a pKa of at least ?3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell Interational Inc.
    Inventors: Gary B. Zulauf, Ronald P. Rohrbach
  • Patent number: 7655166
    Abstract: An evaporative emissions filter for an engine air induction system. The evaporative emissions filter includes a hydrocarbon vapor-adsorbent member disposed within the air induction system outside the direct air flow path. A mechanism is provided for mounting the evaporative emissions filter within the air induction system. Hydrocarbon vapors present in the air induction system after engine shut-down are substantially retained in the adsorbent member until air flows through the air induction system after the engine starts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Gary B. Zulauf, Daniel E. Bause, Robert L. Smith, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Richard J. Berkey, Bryon W. Stremler, Peter D. Unger
  • Patent number: 7575688
    Abstract: Disclosed are fuel filters and process for removing sulfur-containing compounds from a post refinery fuel stream. In one embodiment, the disclosed process requires passing the post refinery fuel stream through a fuel filter to provide a clean fuel stream having a reduced concentration of sulfur-containing compounds relative to the post-refinery fuel stream, wherein the fuel filter comprises an adsorbent comprising an inorganic oxide having a surface acidity characterized by a pKa of less than or equal to ?3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gary B. Zulauf, Peter D. Unger, Daniel E. Bause
  • Publication number: 20090188244
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Peter D. Unger, Gary B. Zulauf, Daniel E. Bause, Russ Johnson, David R. Rockwell
  • Publication number: 20090095683
    Abstract: A mobile fuel filter for removing sulfur-containing compounds from a diesel fuel is provided. The mobile fuel filter comprises: a filter median comprising an absorbent for removing sulfur-containing compounds from the diesel fuel, the filter median being in fluid communication with a storage device, the storage device having a holding capacity greater than 1000 gallons and being configured for storing the diesel fuel, the absorbent being configured to remove sulfur containing compounds from the diesel fuel to produce filtered diesel fuel having less than 15 ppm of sulfur containing compounds, the absorbent comprises an inorganic oxide having a surface acidity characterized by a pKa of at least ?3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Gary B. Zulauf, Ronald P. Rohrbach
  • Patent number: 7510652
    Abstract: A fuel filter for removing fuel impurities, particularly thiophenes, includes a hollow housing having a filter element therein. The filter element includes a substrate, which may include a nonwoven fiber web, a plurality of particles, or both of these. Where particles are used, the substrate may be homogeneous or may be a mixture of different particles. The substrate may include a sorbent selected from the group consisting of metals, metal oxides, metallic salts, organometallic compounds, catalysts, and oxidizing agents. Optionally, a sulfur-treating reactant may be operatively associated with the substrate to reduce the concentration of thiophenes in fuel passing through the filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Paul Rohrbach, Russell Johnson, Peter D. Unger, Gordon William Jones, Daniel E. Bause, Gary B. Zulauf
  • Publication number: 20080210611
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for adding a lubricating additive to a diesel fuel. In one exemplary embodiment a diesel fuel filter is provided, the diesel fuel filter comprising: a housing having at least one inlet opening and at least one outlet opening configured to define a flow path therethrough; filter media disposed in the flow path; and an additive cartridge configured to disperse a lubricating additive into diesel fuel passing through the filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Scott J. Tabb, Ronald P. Rohrbach, Gary B. Zulauf, Peter D. Unger, Weston H. Gerwin, Daniel E. Bause, Gerard W. Bilski
  • Patent number: 7410585
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald P. Rohrbach, Peter D. Unger, Gary B. Zulauf, Daniel E. Bause, Russ Johnson, David R. Rockwell