Patents by Inventor George Frankl

George Frankl 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: 6651625
    Abstract: A fuel system comprises a fuel pump arranged to deliver fuel to a single fuel injector. The fuel pump and injector are physically spaced apart from one another, a high pressure fuel line being used to convey fuel between the fuel pump and the injector. The fuel pump is controllable to control the timing of commencement of fuel pressurization. The injector is controllable to control the timing of fuel delivery. A controller is arranged to control the operation of the fuel pump and the injector. The invention further relates to a fuel pump suitable for use in such a fuel system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Roger Knight, George Frankl, Colin Thomas Timms
  • Patent number: 4186560
    Abstract: An engine system includes a compression ignition engine, a turbo-supercharger for supplying air under pressure to the engine, an intercooler disposed between the outlet of the compressor of the turbo-charger and the engine, an air heater the output of which is connected to the engine and a valve operable to cause the air from the compressor to be delivered through the intercooler or through the air heater to the engine. In addition the valve can be opened a small amount when it is required to initiate combustion in the air heater so that only a small flow of air takes place through the heater. When the combustion has started the valve is moved to the position in which all the air from the compressor of the turbo-charger flows to the engine through the air heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1978
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1980
    Assignee: Lucas Industries Limited
    Inventor: George Frankl