Patents by Inventor Jeffrey J. Powell
Jeffrey J. Powell 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).
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Patent number: 7497476Abstract: A vehicle connector assembly includes a positive lock feature that allows a hose to be quickly and easily attached to a vehicle component such as an intake manifold or air induction component. The component includes a projection that extends outwardly from a main body to a distal end. A locking cap is installed over the projection and cooperates with an alignment feature on the projection such that the cap does not separate from the projection prior to installation of the hose. An end of the hose is slidably installed within the locking cap and over the projection. The locking cap is then rotated from an unlocked position to a locked position to prevent linear movement of the hose relative to the projection. The locking cap is made from a resilient material and provides a serviceable connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Mahle Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Powell, Stephen E. Brackett
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Patent number: 6769410Abstract: A fuel module carrier assembly mounted between an intake manifold and an internal combustion engine includes an electrical lead, coil assemblies, fuel modules, fuel module seals, a molded carrier and runner seals. The fuel module carrier assembly retains and protects the electric fuel module components.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Siemens VDO Automotive Inc.Inventors: Ki-Ho Lee, James K. Vanderveen, Jeffrey J. Powell, Lisa Whaley
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Publication number: 20030230285Abstract: A fuel module carrier assembly mounted between an intake manifold and an internal combustion engine includes an electrical lead, coil assemblies, fuel modules, fuel module seals, a molded carrier and runner seals. The fuel module carrier assembly retains and protects the electrical fuel module components. The electrical lead is molded or assembled into the carrier such that the intake manifold is separate from any metallic or wire components which heretofore were molded directly therein. In one carrier assembly, the fuel modules are inserted into the carrier from the lower or engine. Another carrier assembly receives fuel modules which are plugged into fuel module openings. Another carrier assembly includes an electrical lead having a plurality of connectors each of which receives a fuel module assembly having a fuel module and a mating module connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Ki-Ho Lee, James K. Vanderveen, Jeffrey J. Powell, Lisa Whaley
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Publication number: 20030198507Abstract: A vehicle connector assembly includes a positive lock feature that allows a hose to be quickly and easily attached to a vehicle component such as an intake manifold or air induction component. The component includes a projection that extends outwardly from a main body to a distal end. A locking cap is installed over the projection and cooperates with an alignment feature on the projection such that the cap does not separate from the projection prior to installation of the hose. An end of the hose is slidably installed within the locking cap and over the projection. The locking cap is then rotated from an unlocked position to a locked position to prevent linear movement of the hose relative to the projection. The locking cap is made from a resilient material and provides a serviceable connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: October 23, 2003Applicant: Siemens VDO Automotive, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey J. Powell, Stephen E. Brackett
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Patent number: 6286471Abstract: A field replaceable unitary manifold housing for providing combustion air and combustion fuel to an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The housing includes an air purification cavity having a spaced apart air intake and air discharge. The housing also includes a filter for purifying air disposed in the air purification cavity intermediate the air intake and the air discharge. The housing also includes a hollow elongate member having a first end coupled to the filter and a second end coupled to a plenum chamber for directing the air, the plenum chamber being integral with the air purification cavity. The housing also includes a plurality of channels, each channel integral with the housing and having a first end integral with the plenum chamber and a second end coupled to a cylinder head of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Assignee: Siemens Canada LimitedInventor: Jeffrey J. Powell
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Patent number: 6192849Abstract: A field replaceable unitary manifold housing for providing combustion air and combustion fuel to an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The housing includes an air purification cavity having a spaced apart air intake and air discharge. The housing also includes a filter for purifying air disposed in the air purification cavity intermediate the air intake and the air discharge. The housing also includes a hollow elongate member having a first end coupled to the filter and a second end coupled to a plenum chamber for directing the air, the plenum chamber being integral with the air purification cavity. The housing also includes a plurality of channels, each channel integral with the housing and having a first end integral with the plenum chamber and a second end coupled to a cylinder head of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1999Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: Siemens Canada LimitedInventor: Jeffrey J. Powell
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Patent number: 6167862Abstract: A combined air cleaning and flow rate sensing system for the combustion air of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The system includes a housing providing an inlet and a filter at least partially disposed in the housing. The air cleaner system also includes a conduit adjacent the housing and providing a flange and an outlet. The air cleaner system also includes a compressible seal disposed between the filter and the flange. The air cleaner system also includes a locking mechanism adapted to selectively secure the conduit to the housing such that the seal may be compressed between the conduit and the filter. The air cleaner system also includes an accessory mounted to the conduit. The air entering the inlet exits through the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 1999Date of Patent: January 2, 2001Assignee: Siemens Canada LimitedInventors: Jeffrey J. Powell, Stephen F. Bloomer, Stephen E. Setescak
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Patent number: 5595151Abstract: A releasable connection for attaching a cover to a molded intake manifold including a series of projections on the cover received into recesses in a flange molded into the manifold. Tapered recesses in the projections and adjacent sloping surfaces in the flange define opposing spaced surfaces, with a key pin inserted between the opposing surfaces to lock the cover to the flange.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 1995Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: Siemens Electric LimitedInventors: Jeffrey J. Powell, Tony A. Price, Lisa Whaley