Patents by Inventor Janez URBAS

Janez URBAS 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).

  • AIR INTAKE HEATER SYSTEM AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170363048
    Abstract: An air heater for heating intake air for an internal combustion engine is provided. The air heater may have a heating element with improved air flow redirection. The air heater may include a controller that is formed as an integral component with another component of an internal combustion engine such as an air intake manifold cover. The heater may include thermocouple circuitry for sensing the temperature of the heating element. Methods of calibrating the thermocouple circuitry are also provided. Methods of controlling the air heater while performing engine start are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: HIDRIA AET
    Inventors: Peter Ursic, Janez Urbas, Dean Kravos
  • AIR INTAKE HEATER SYSTEM AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20160153407
    Abstract: An air heater for heating intake air for an internal combustion engine is provided. The air heater may have a heating element with improved air flow redirection. The air heater may include a controller that is formed as an integral component with an other component of an internal combustion engine such as an air intake manifold cover. The heater may include thermocouple circuitry for sensing the temperature of the heating element. Methods of calibrating the thermocouple circuitry are also provided. Methods of controlling the air heater while performing engine start are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: HIDRIA AET
    Inventors: Peter Ursic, Janez Urbas, Dean Kravos
  • AIR HEATER HAVING TWO-PIECE CERAMIC HOLDER AND CERAMIC HOLDER FOR AIR HEATER AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160029436
    Abstract: An air heater, method of assembling an air heater and a ceramic holder for an air heater are provided. The ceramic holder is formed from two parts that are operably mounted to the housing for securing a ceramic insulator to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: Hidria AET
    Inventors: Janez Urbas, Miroslav Savli, Uros Zagar, Marko Kenda, Elvis Gregorcic
  • AIR HEATER FUSE FOR DIESEL ENGINES
    Publication number: 20140159855
    Abstract: An air heater fuse for diesel engines for easier starting of a diesel engine inlet air needs to be warmed. In large diesel engines an electric heater is therefore installed into an inlet manifold due to protection in case of excessive electric current and warming of the housing. The fuse of the invention is characterised in that the fusible link (9) is fastened to the air heater by the fastening screw (5), wherein the fusible link (9) is arranged between the head of the fastening screw (5) and the housing (1) of the air heater, and the fusible link (9) is insulated from the shaft of the fastening screw (5) by the insulating spacer (12a) or another insulating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: HIDRIA AET DRUZBA ZA PROIZVODNJO VZIGNIH SISTEMOV IN ELEKTRONIKE D.O.O.
    Inventors: Elvis GREGORCIC, Janez URBAS