Patents by Inventor Gerrit V. Beneker

Gerrit V. Beneker 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).

  • Vapor management valve
    Patent number: 5277167
    Abstract: A flow regulator for automotive vehicles of the type having a computer-controlled emission control system. The flow regulator has an electric vacuum regulator (EVR) valve that regulates the vacuum signal provided to a vacuum regulator valve in accordance with the current signal supplied to the EVR valve by the engine controller unit. The vacuum regulator valve includes a control chamber and a valve chamber that are separated by a movable diaphragm valve assembly. The preload on a biasing spring acting on the diaphragm valve assembly can be adjusted during calibration of the flow regulator for setting a first calibration point. An adjustable flow restrictor provided in the inlet portion of the vacuum regulator valve can be varied during calibration for setting a second calibration point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 11, 1994
    Assignee: Lectron Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel L. DeLand, Charles A. Detweiler, Gerrit V. Beneker