Patents by Inventor Jim Burke
Jim Burke 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: 9206732Abstract: An exhaust gas turbocharger housing (10) for an engine includes a main turbine housing portion (14) and a throat portion (12) defining an exhaust gas passageway (20) that is in upstream fluid communication with the main turbine housing. The exhaust passageway (20) communicates exhaust gases (EG) to the main turbine housing portion (14). A flow divider (22) generally bisects the exhaust gas passageway (20) forming a first inlet passageway (24A) and a second inlet passageway (24B). A flow hole (26) is disposed through the flow divider (22) for permitting the fluid communication of exhaust gas (EG) from the first inlet passageway (24A) to the second inlet passageway (24B).Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLCInventors: Luis C Cattani, Michael D Bartkowicz, Jim Burke, Paul Gottemoller, John Zagone
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Patent number: 9089791Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine may have a reductant delivery system with a reductant tank. A filter module positioned in the reductant tank filters reductant before it is conveyed to the reductant pump to remove impurities. In order to reduce gas flow to the pump, the filter module may have an outlet port leading to the reductant pump and a venting port positioned above the outlet port such that gas bubbles float to the venting port prior to entry of the reductant into the outlet port. The filter module may be secured to a tank level sensor assembly, and may vent the gas to a gas reservoir above the reductant in the reductant tank. Such a filtration system may operate independently of any return line that conveys reductant back to the reductant tank.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: CUMMINS IP, INC.Inventors: Andrew Myer, John Heichelbech, George Muntean, Stephen Holl, Jim Burke, John Anthis
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Publication number: 20140260206Abstract: An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine may have a reductant delivery system with a reductant tank. A filter module positioned in the reductant tank filters reductant before it is conveyed to the reductant pump to remove impurities. In order to reduce gas flow to the pump, the filter module may have an outlet port leading to the reductant pump and a venting port positioned above the outlet port such that gas bubbles float to the venting port prior to entry of the reductant into the outlet port. The filter module may be secured to a tank level sensor assembly, and may vent the gas to a gas reservoir above the reductant in the reductant tank. Such a filtration system may operate independently of any return line that conveys reductant back to the reductant tank.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: CUMMINS IP, INC.Inventors: Andrew Myer, John Heichelbech, George Muntean, Steve Holl, Jim Burke, John Anthis
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Patent number: 8240137Abstract: According to one embodiment, a reductant injection apparatus includes an injector attachment portion to which a reductant injector is coupleable. The apparatus also includes a perforated tubular portion coupled to the injector attachment portion. The perforated tubular portion includes an inlet, an outlet, and a diverging sidewall extending from the inlet to the outlet. Additionally, a plurality of perforations is formed in the sidewall. A reductant spray can be injected into the perforated tubular portion via the inlet. Further, a portion of a bulk exhaust gas stream can be diverted into the perforated tubular portion through the plurality of perforations, through the perforated tubular element, and out of the perforated tubular portion through the plurality of perforations. The portion of exhaust gas stream can then be rejoined with the bulk exhaust gas stream downstream of the perforated tubular portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Cummins Filtration IP, Inc.Inventors: Z. Gerald Liu, Jim Clerc, Jason Drost, Jim Burke, Mihai Chiruta, Achuth Munnannur
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Publication number: 20110094206Abstract: According to one embodiment, a reductant injection apparatus includes an injector attachment portion to which a reductant injector is coupleable. The apparatus also includes a perforated tubular portion coupled to the injector attachment portion. The perforated tubular portion includes an inlet, an outlet, and a diverging sidewall extending from the inlet to the outlet. Additionally, a plurality of perforations is formed in the sidewall. A reductant spray can be injected into the perforated tubular portion via the inlet. Further, a portion of a bulk exhaust gas stream can be diverted into the perforated tubular portion through the plurality of perforations, through the perforated tubular element, and out of the perforated tubular portion through the plurality of perforations. The portion of exhaust gas stream can then be rejoined with the bulk exhaust gas stream downstream of the perforated tubular portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2009Publication date: April 28, 2011Applicant: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INCInventors: Z. Gerald Liu, Jim Clerc, Jason Drost, Jim Burke, Mihai Chiruta, Achuth Munnannur
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Publication number: 20090314770Abstract: A dual susceptor composition with a resin matrix formed of at least one polymer or thermoset material and magnetic or electrically conductive particles, and an inductive material structure laminated with or encapsulated by the resin matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Drew P. LaMarca, Brayan Agosto, Tom Zich, Jim Burke
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Publication number: 20030139985Abstract: A system is provide for effectively managing lease transactions in a comprehensive manner. Data is generated, processed, and stored at the lowest possible logical level in order to maximize the flexibility of a user to conduct processing at the asset, billing schedule, lease, account owner, master agreement, customer, or program level. Using a fully normalized data design, similar characteristics are treated similarly and different characteristics are treated differently. Unlike other systems, assets associated with the same lease can be treated differently without having to fake asset level processing by using multiple leases with one asset each, to represent one actual lease. A hierarchy of rule settings is enforced, whereby the rule at the lower more specific level trumps the rule at the higher or more general level. The system uses a highly encapsulated accounting engine which encapsulates accounting rules in a transparent incorporates accounting expertise in flexible and transparent manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: July 24, 2003Inventors: Terri Hollar, Pam Schmid, Andy Kotlinski, David Rice, Jim Burke, Xiao Guo, Polly Kluvers, Ellen Andes, Gary DeGregorio, John Werner, Jeff Gray, Lupi Messenger, Caleb Drake, Karen Smith, Michelle Mclean, Jeanette Johnson, Pramodkumar Sadalage, Matt Foemmel, Cecilia Sinclair, Monika Behnke
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Publication number: 20030126048Abstract: A system is provide for effectively managing lease transactions in a comprehensive manner. Data is generated, processed, and stored at the lowest possible logical level in order to maximize the flexibility of a user to conduct processing at the asset, billing schedule, lease, account owner, master agreement, customer, or program level. Using a fully normalized data design, similar characteristics are treated similarly and different characteristics are treated differently. Unlike other systems, assets associated with the same lease can be treated differently without having to fake asset level processing by using multiple leases with one asset each, to represent one actual lease. A hierarchy of rule settings is enforced, whereby the rule at the lower more specific level trumps the rule at the higher or more general level. The system uses a highly encapsulated accounting engine which encapsulates accounting rules in a transparent incorporates accounting expertise in flexible and transparent manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2001Publication date: July 3, 2003Inventors: Terri Hollar, Gary DeGregorio, Eric Ruger, Ellen Andes, John Werner, David Rice, Jeff Gray, Pramodkumar Sadalage, Matt Foemmel, Jim Burke, Xiao Guo, Polly Kluvers, Karen Smith, Michelle Mclean, Monika Behnke, Cecilia Sinclair
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Patent number: 6487273Abstract: The present invention is directed to a radiographic apparatus that utilizes a single integral housing for providing an evacuated envelope for an anode and cathode assembly. The integral housing provides sufficient radiation blocking and heat transfer characteristics such that an additional external housing is not required. The integral housing is air cooled, and thus does not utilize any coolant. In addition, the integral housing is insulated with a potting material, which electrically insulates the integral housing and its components, and also limits the amount of noise emitted from the housing during operation. In an alternative embodiment, enhanced thermal and electrically insulating properties are achieved through the use of a potting material disposed in selected areas of the tube interior. The potting material cooperates with optimized airflow through the tube assembly to effectively and continuously remove heat therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2001Date of Patent: November 26, 2002Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Takenaka, Scott Coles, Mark Lange, Karen Quinn, Christopher Artig, Jim Burke, Brian Carsten, Craig Smith
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Patent number: 5866834Abstract: An electric stringed musical instrument that produces and processes electric signals through an analog circuit has the analog circuit digitally controlled. The digital control is preferably such that it enables desired preset conditions for the analog circuit to be stored and later recalled in a simple, rapid manner by a musician while he or she is playing the instrument. The instrument can additionally, or alternatively, include energy management and string responsiveness features.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 1996Date of Patent: February 2, 1999Assignee: Gibson Guitar Corp.Inventors: Jim Burke, William K. Flint