Patents by Inventor John B. Strachan

John B. Strachan 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).

  • Emission control apparatus for diesel engines
    Patent number: 4190629
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the emission of exhaust gas from a diesel engine used in mining operations consists of a purifier chamber within a water jacketed adaptor and having an inlet for connection to the outlet from the exhaust manifold of the engine. The purifier chamber contains a catalytic purifier for the reduction of carbon monoxide passing from the inlet of the purifier chamber to its outlet, which is connected to a water scrubber for the reduction of the temperature of exhaust gases, the removal of some of the products of combustion, and for quenching exhaust flames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Assignee: Domino Equipment Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: John B. Strachan