Patents by Inventor James Wynn

James Wynn 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: 9617884
    Abstract: A liquid cooled reduction unit includes a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection valve. The valve includes an end portion extending to a distal end. The valve is configured to receive a DEF and force the DEF to exit at the distal end such that the DEF is then directed and applied to an exhaust stream of a vehicle engine. A coolant jacket is selectively filled with a coolant and has an outer side and an inner side. The inner side of the jacket faces a length of the end portion and is separated from the length of the end portion by an air gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Wayne McFarland, Keith Aaron Shaw, Michael J. Hornby, James A. Wynn, Joshua Lee Hatfield, Christopher Caulkins, Stephen C. Bugos
  • Publication number: 20160084129
    Abstract: A liquid cooled reduction unit includes a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection valve. The valve includes a housing that forms an elongated chamber therein. The valve configured to receive a DEF and force the DEF through the chamber to exit the chamber and the DEF is then being directed and applied to an exhaust stream of a vehicle engine. A coolant jacket is selectively filled with a coolant and has an outer side and an inner side. The inner side of the jacket faces a length of the valve body and is separated from the length of the valve body by an air gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Wayne McFarland, Keith Aaron Shaw, Michael J. Hornby, James A. Wynn, Joshua Lee Hatfield, Christopher Caulkins, Stephen C. Bugos
  • Patent number: 7690512
    Abstract: In a system to separate shredded vegetable pieces, a slicer cuts a vegetable having leaves and a core into pieces to form a mixture of leaf and core pieces. The mixture then passes through a sorting mechanism that separates the core pieces from the mixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.
    Inventors: Narayan Dnyanadeo Patil, Andrew Dave Fernandez, Seth Marcus Goldsmith, Edward James Wynn
  • Publication number: 20090308468
    Abstract: A flow through pressure regulator apparatus and method for directing a flow of fuel and reducing valve seat wear within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing having fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve assembly and valve biasing member. The valve assembly comprises a lower and upper valve member where the lower valve element contains a plurality of fuel passages. The valve biasing member permits or inhibits fuel flow through the lower valve member by opening and closing an upper valve member. The valve biasing member comprises a flat disk having at least two reticulated concentric rings coupled by at least one bridge. The fuel flows past an open upper valve member through the plurality of fuel passages that encircle the lower valve member to the valve biasing member. The valve biasing member then diffuses the flow of fuel. A fuel cover directs the flow of fuel from the valve biasing member to the fuel outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: James Wynn
  • Patent number: 7469682
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a fuel pressure regulator assembly and method for regulating the pressure of the fuel supplied to the fuel rail at a predetermined pressure. The fuel pressure regulator includes a housing and fuel cover for containing the fuel pressure regulator and submersing the fuel pressure regulator in fuel at all times. A valve element allows excess fuel to exit the fuel pressure regulator and return to the fuel tank for reuse. The fuel component assembly also allows for a method of reducing turbulent fuel flow and for controlling noise and hydrocarbon emissions. The method is achieved by providing a containment assembly that submerges the pressure regulator in fuel for containing and directing fuel flow path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Anderson, Paul F. Briggs, Jeffery J. Milton, James A. Wynn, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080044866
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080044865
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080032358
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080032355
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080032352
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080032353
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080032357
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080032354
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080032356
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20080032359
    Abstract: Methods for production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms, including the heterotrophic marine dinoflagellate Crypthecodinium, using low levels of chloride ion are disclosed. Specifically, methods of increasing production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine microorganisms while growing in low chloride media by manipulating sodium ion and potassium ion levels. The invention also relates to methods of production of highly unsaturated fatty acids by marine organisms at low pH levels, and includes methods for generation of low pH tolerant strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: MARTEK BIOSCIENCES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Paul Behrens, John Thompson, Kirk Apt, Joseph Pfeifer, James Wynn, James Lippmeier, Jaouad Fichtali, Jon Hansen
  • Publication number: 20060112938
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a fuel pressure regulator assembly and method for regulating the pressure of the fuel supplied to the fuel rail at a predetermined pressure. The fuel pressure regulator includes a housing and fuel cover for containing the fuel pressure regulator and submersing the fuel pressure regulator in fuel at all times. A valve element allows excess fuel to exit the fuel pressure regulator and return to the fuel tank for reuse. The fuel component assembly also allows for a method of reducing turbulent fuel flow and for controlling noise and hydrocarbon emissions. The method is achieved by providing a containment assembly that submerges the pressure regulator in fuel for containing and directing fuel flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Stephen Anderson, Paul Briggs, Jeffery Milton, James Wynn
  • Publication number: 20060108006
    Abstract: A flow through pressure regulator apparatus and method for directing a flow of fuel and reducing valve seat wear within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing having fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve assembly and valve biasing member. The valve assembly comprises a lower and upper valve member where the lower valve element contains a plurality of fuel passages. The valve biasing member permits or inhibits fuel flow through the lower valve member by opening and closing an upper valve member. The valve biasing member comprises a flat disk having at least two reticulated concentric rings coupled by at least one bridge. The fuel flows past an open upper valve member through the plurality of fuel passages that encircle the lower valve member to the valve biasing member. The valve biasing member then diffuses the flow of fuel. A fuel cover directs the flow of fuel from the valve biasing member to the fuel outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventor: James Wynn
  • Publication number: 20060108005
    Abstract: A flow through pressure regulator apparatus and method for directing a flow of fuel and reducing noise generation within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing having fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve biasing member through a fuel chamber. The valve biasing member permits or inhibits fuel flow through the fuel chamber by opening and closing a valve element. The valve biasing member comprises a flat disk having at least two reticulated concentric rings coupled by at least one bridge. As fuel flows past an open valve element, the valve biasing member diffuses the flow of fuel. A fuel cover directs the flow of fuel from the valve biasing member to the fuel outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Jan Bennet, Kevin Francis, Jason Kilgore, Scott Quigley, James Wynn
  • Publication number: 20060108007
    Abstract: A flow through pressure regulator apparatus and method for directing a flow of fuel within a fuel system. Present invention includes a lower housing having a fuel inlet where fuel flows through the fuel inlet and communicates with a valve biasing member through a fuel chamber and lower valve element with fuel passages. The valve biasing member permits or inhibits fuel flow through a fuel chamber by opening and closing a ceramic valve element. The valve biasing member comprises a flat disk having at least two reticulated concentric rings coupled by at least one bridge. The fuel flows past an open valve element through the lower valve element fuel passages to the valve biasing member. The valve biasing member then diffuses the flow of fuel. A fuel cover directs the flow of fuel from the valve biasing member to the fuel outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Inventors: Dawn Etheridge, James Morris, James Wynn
  • Patent number: 7047802
    Abstract: An automatic pump testing device is configured with controller, a pump testing station, a supply tank and a collection tank. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a pump testing device is configured to test various types of hand actuated pumps. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the pump testing device is configured to test various end of life modes, length of life, and other pump performance information, including pump performance information measured over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: The Dial Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew C. Seys, James Wynn, Judith A. Wallis, Kim Maria O'Connor, Jerry TerLaan, Christie S. Parker, Debra Butterworth