Patents by Inventor Greg L. Emerick

Greg L. Emerick 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).

  • Diffuser plate for improved mixing of EGR gas
    Patent number: 7770564
    Abstract: An apparatus configured for the mixing of two fluids traveling in substantially perpendicular directions. The apparatus includes a cylindrical member including a longitudinal conduit. The member also includes at least one diffusing plate. The diffusing plate includes a surface with a larger area and a surface with a smaller area. The larger area surface includes a plurality of apertures. The bore directs one of the fluids onto the larger area of the diffusing plate and through the apertures. The smaller surface of the diffusing plate is orientated in the direction of travel of the second fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg L. Emerick, Gary Joyce
  • Diffuser Plate for Improved Mixing of EGR Gas
    Publication number: 20090107130
    Abstract: An apparatus configured for the mixing of two fluids traveling in substantially perpendicular directions. The apparatus includes a cylindrical member including a longitudinal conduit. The member also includes at least one diffusing plate. The diffusing plate includes a surface with a larger area and a surface with a smaller area. The larger area surface includes a plurality of apertures. The bore directs one of the fluids onto the larger area of the diffusing plate and through the apertures. The smaller surface of the diffusing plate is orientated in the direction of travel of the second fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: Greg L. Emerick, Gary Joyce