Patents by Inventor James Allen Beyer

James Allen Beyer 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).

  • Thermal management system for positive crankcase ventilation system
    Patent number: 6412479
    Abstract: A thermal management system for a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system of an engine is provided. The inventive system includes a heat pipe having one end coupled to a heat source such as the cylinder head of the engine. The heat pipe is then configured to be in thermal contact with one or more components of the PCV system, such as the PCV valve or a hose. The present invention further provides a vehicle subassembly comprising a PCV valve and a heat pipe routed through the PCV valve. The subassembly may further include a hose coupled to the PCV valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventors: James Carl Canfield, Michael L. Dougherty, Sr., James Allen Beyer, Dale Linwood Sleep