Patents by Inventor John G. Buechler

John G. Buechler 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).

  • Publication number: 20240044272
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system for treating constituents of an exhaust gas includes: a housing defining a first internal volume and a second internal volume; an oxidation catalyst in the first internal volume and extending along a first axis, the oxidation catalyst configured to receive at least a portion of the exhaust gas via an inlet conduit fluidly coupled to the oxidation catalyst; a filter in the first internal volume and extending along a second axis parallel to and offset from the first axis, wherein an outlet of the filter is disposed within the second internal volume and configured to emit the exhaust gas into the second internal volume; at least one selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst in the second internal volume and extending along a third axis that is perpendicular to the first axis; and a decomposition tube in the second internal volume in a direction parallel to the third axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan M. Johnson, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Randy G. Zoran
  • Patent number: 11834979
    Abstract: A lance injector assembly for an exhaust component includes: a shaft configured to extend into an exhaust conduit of the exhaust component, the shaft being hollow so as to define a channel therethrough, wherein an opening is defined in a wall of the shaft proximate to a second end of the shaft that is opposite the first end; a cap coupled to a first end of the shaft; and a supply line disposed within the channel defined by the shaft, wherein a nozzle is disposed at a downstream end of the supply line, the nozzle being fluidly coupled to the shaft around the opening such that reductant is able to flow from the nozzle through the opening and into an exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust conduit. Air is present in the space between the supply line and the wall of the shaft, the air inhibiting heat transfer to the supply line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Johnson, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Jacob W. Brown, Gaurav Hemant Pandit
  • Patent number: 11828214
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system comprises a housing defining a first and a second internal volume fluidly isolated from each other. A first aftertreatment leg extends from the first to the second internal volume and includes an oxidation catalyst and a filter. The oxidation catalyst receives exhaust gas from an inlet conduit and the filter emits exhaust gas into the second internal volume. A second aftertreatment leg extends from the second to the first internal volume and includes at least one SCR catalyst disposed offset from the first aftertreatment leg. A decomposition tube is disposed offset from the SCR catalyst and the oxidation catalyst. The decomposition tube is configured to receive the exhaust gas from the second internal volume and communicate it to the inlet of the at least one SCR catalyst. A reductant injection inlet is defined proximate to the inlet of the decomposition tube for reductant insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan M. Johnson, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Randy G. Zoran
  • Patent number: 11708777
    Abstract: A lance injector assembly for an exhaust component includes: an exhaust conduit; a shaft configured to extend into the exhaust conduit and dispense reductant from a hydraulically-actuated valve; an actuator configured to operate the hydraulically-actuated valve; and a mounting system configured to couple the actuator and the shaft to the exhaust conduit. The mounting system prevents the actuator from directly contacting the exhaust conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Johnson, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Jacob W. Brown, Gaurav Hemant Pandit
  • Publication number: 20230151755
    Abstract: A decomposition chamber for an exhaust gas aftertreatment system includes an inlet tube, a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst member, a mixing collector wall, a distribution cap, and a dividing tube. The inlet tube is configured to receive exhaust gas. The mixing collector wall includes a mixing assembly flow aperture. The distribution cap is coupled to the inlet tube and configured to receive the exhaust gas from the inlet tube. The dividing tube is coupled to the mixing collector wall. The dividing tube separates the distribution cap from the mixing assembly flow aperture. The dividing tube includes a first dividing tube inlet aperture that is configured to receive the exhaust gas from the distribution cap. The dividing tube outlet aperture is configured to provide the exhaust gas to the mixing assembly flow aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Johnson, Paul T. Frisch, Peter Te-Cheng Jang, Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, John G. Buechler, Jim L. Alonzo, Enoch Nanduru, Pradnya C. Joshi, Mihai Chiruta, Isabel Valborg Montgomery, Guilherme Daldegan
  • Publication number: 20230123437
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system comprises a housing defining a first and a second internal volume fluidly isolated from each other. A first aftertreatment leg extends from the first to the second internal volume and includes an oxidation catalyst and a filter. The oxidation catalyst receives exhaust gas from an inlet conduit and the filter emits exhaust gas into the second internal volume. A second aftertreatment leg extends from the second to the first internal volume and includes at least one SCR catalyst disposed offset from the first aftertreatment leg. A decomposition tube is disposed offset from the SCR catalyst and the oxidation catalyst. The decomposition tube is configured to receive the exhaust gas from the second internal volume and communicate it to the inlet of the at least one SCR catalyst. A reductant injection inlet is defined proximate to the inlet of the decomposition tube for reductant insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan M. Johnson, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Randy G. Zoran
  • Patent number: 11408321
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system comprises a first passageway having a first temperature and a second passageway having a second temperature different than the first temperature. A turbine is disposed downstream from the first passageway and upstream from the second passageway. The turbine is in fluidic communication with the first passageway and the second passageway. The turbine is structured to receive an exhaust gas from the first passageway, generate energy using the exhaust gas flowing through the turbine and communicate the exhaust gas to the second passageway. The aftertreatment system also includes an insertion device structured to insert an exhaust reductant into the first passageway. A selective catalytic reduction system is configured to receive the exhaust gas from the second passageway and treat the exhaust gas. The first temperature can be higher than the second temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Heichelbech, John G. Buechler, Richard J. Ancimer, Thomas M. Yonushonis
  • Publication number: 20220082040
    Abstract: A lance injector assembly for an aftertreatment system comprises a shaft configured to extend into an exhaust conduit of the aftertreatment system, the shaft being hollow so as to define a cavity. A supply line is disposed within the cavity defined by the shaft. The supply line is configured to receive a liquid reductant, and an outlet of the supply line is fluidly coupled to an opening defined in the shaft. A heating element is located in the cavity and configured to selectively heat the liquid reductant flowing through the supply line to generate gaseous reductant to be expelled from the outlet of the supply line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Hemant Pandit, Christopher Dobbins, Padmanabha Reddy Ettireddy, Stephen M. Holl, John G. Buechler
  • Patent number: 11268417
    Abstract: A lance injector assembly for an exhaust component is provided. The lance injector assembly includes a lance and a poppet valve. The lance includes a lance housing, a supply passage fluidly coupled to a reductant source and terminating at a nozzle orifice, and a return passage fluidly coupled to the reductant source. The poppet valve is positioned downstream of the nozzle orifice and includes a poppet movable between a closed position and an open position. When operating in a recirculation mode, the poppet is in the closed position to permit a full portion of reductant supplied to the lance from the reductant source to return to the reductant source. When operating in an injection mode, the poppet is in the open position to permit a first portion of reductant to flow from the nozzle orifice and a second portion of reductant to return to the reductant source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Johnson, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Jacob W. Brown, Gaurav Hemant Pandit
  • Patent number: 11208927
    Abstract: An aftertreatment component includes an inlet connector tube, an outlet connector tube, a chamber, a flow dissipater, and a substrate. The inlet connector tube receives exhaust gasses. The chamber is between the inlet connector tube and the outlet connector tube. The flow dissipater is positioned around the inlet connector tube and within the chamber. The flow dissipater receives the exhaust gasses from the inlet connector tube and includes a plurality of perforations. The plurality of perforations defines an open area of the flow dissipater. The open area of the flow dissipater is greatest proximate to the inlet connector tube and progressively decreasing proximate to the outlet connector tube. The substrate is positioned within the chamber and receives the exhaust gasses from the flow dissipater and provides the treated exhaust gasses to the outlet connector tube. The exhaust gases are expelled through the flow dissipater via the plurality of perforations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Apoorv Kalyankar, Daniel Maciejewski, John G. Buechler, Ryan M. Johnson, Randolph G. Zoran, Achuth Munnannur
  • Publication number: 20210324778
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system comprises a first passageway having a first temperature and a second passageway having a second temperature different than the first temperature. A turbine is disposed downstream from the first passageway and upstream from the second passageway. The turbine is in fluidic communication with the first passageway and the second passageway. The turbine is structured to receive an exhaust gas from the first passageway, generate energy using the exhaust gas flowing through the turbine and communicate the exhaust gas to the second passageway. The aftertreatment system also includes an insertion device structured to insert an exhaust reductant into the first passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: John K. Heichelbech, John G. Buechler, Richard J. Ancimer, Thomas M. Yonushonis
  • Publication number: 20210317764
    Abstract: A lance injector assembly for an exhaust component includes: an exhaust conduit; a shaft configured to extend into the exhaust conduit and dispense reductant from a hydraulically-actuated valve; an actuator configured to operate the hydraulically-actuated valve; and a mounting system configured to couple the actuator and the shaft to the exhaust conduit. The mounting system prevents the actuator from directly contacting the exhaust conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Samuel Johnson, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Jacob W. Brown, Gaurav Hemant Pandit
  • Patent number: 11141696
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, A. Carl McDonald, Jr., Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow, Arvind V. Harinath
  • Publication number: 20210310393
    Abstract: A lance injector assembly for an exhaust component includes: a shaft configured to extend into an exhaust conduit of the exhaust component, the shaft being hollow so as to define a channel therethrough, wherein an opening is defined in a wall of the shaft proximate to a second end of the shaft that is opposite the first end; a cap coupled to a first end of the shaft; and a supply line disposed within the channel defined by the shaft, wherein a nozzle is disposed at a downstream end of the supply line, the nozzle being fluidly coupled to the shaft around the opening such that reductant is able to flow from the nozzle through the opening and into an exhaust gas flowing through the exhaust conduit. Air is present in the space between the supply line and the wall of the shaft, the air inhibiting heat transfer to the supply line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Applicant: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Samuel Johnson, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Jacob W. Brown, Gaurav Hemant Pandit
  • Patent number: 11060434
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system comprises a first passageway having a first temperature and a second passageway having a second temperature different than the first temperature. A turbine is disposed downstream from the first passageway and upstream from the second passageway. The turbine is in fluidic communication with the first passageway and the second passageway. The turbine is structured to receive an exhaust gas from the first passageway, generate energy using the exhaust gas flowing through the turbine and communicate the exhaust gas to the second passageway. The aftertreatment system also includes an insertion device structured to insert an exhaust reductant into the first passageway. A selective catalytic reduction system is configured to receive the exhaust gas from the second passageway and treat the exhaust gas. The first temperature can be higher than the second temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Heichelbech, John G. Buechler, Richard J. Ancimer, Thomas M. Yonushonis
  • Publication number: 20210131329
    Abstract: An aftertreatment component includes an inlet connector tube, an outlet connector tube, a chamber, a flow dissipater, and a substrate. The inlet connector tube receives exhaust gasses. The chamber is between the inlet connector tube and the outlet connector tube. The flow dissipater is positioned around the inlet connector tube and within the chamber. The flow dissipater receives the exhaust gasses from the inlet connector tube and includes a plurality of perforations. The plurality of perforations defines an open area of the flow dissipater. The open area of the flow dissipater is greatest proximate to the inlet connector tube and progressively decreasing proximate to the outlet connector tube. The substrate is positioned within the chamber and receives the exhaust gasses from the flow dissipater and provides the treated exhaust gasses to the outlet connector tube. The exhaust gases are expelled through the flow dissipater via the plurality of perforations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2017
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Apoorv KALYANKAR, Daniel MACIEJEWSKI, John G. BUECHLER, Ryan M. JOHNSON, Randolph G. ZORAN, Achuth MUNNANNUR
  • Publication number: 20200408122
    Abstract: A lance injector assembly for an exhaust component is provided. The lance injector assembly includes a lance and a poppet valve. The lance includes a lance housing, a supply passage fluidly coupled to a reductant source and terminating at a nozzle orifice, and a return passage fluidly coupled to the reductant source. The poppet valve is positioned downstream of the nozzle orifice and includes a poppet movable between a closed position and an open position. When operating in a recirculation mode, the poppet is in the closed position to permit a full portion of reductant supplied to the lance from the reductant source to return to the reductant source. When operating in an injection mode, the poppet is in the open position to permit a first portion of reductant to flow from the nozzle orifice and a second portion of reductant to return to the reductant source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Samuel Johnson, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Jacob W. Brown, Gaurav Hemant Pandit
  • Patent number: 10865681
    Abstract: An aftertreatment component's shape, entrance geometry, and/or position within an aftertreatment assembly can be modified for local and/or bulk exhaust flow control. In some implementations, a body of the aftertreatment component has a non-circular cross-section, a non-circular opening, and/or a variable face geometry. The non-circular cross-section and/or opening can be of a variety of different shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Buechler, Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, Stephen M. Holl, Taren DeHart, Jim L. Alonzo, Matthew L. Anderson, Apoorv Kalyankar, George Eugene Mavroudis, Gaurav Hemant Pandit
  • Publication number: 20200376432
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, A. Carl McDonald, JR., Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Patent number: 10786783
    Abstract: A selective catalytic reduction system may include a single housing defining a single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include a diesel particulate filter disposed within the single housing and having a DPF center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. The selective catalytic reduction system may also include an SCR catalyst disposed within the single housing and having a center axis aligned with the single centerline axis. In some implementations, the diesel particulate filter may include one or more SiC filters. In some implementations, the SCR catalyst may include one or more extruded SCR catalysts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, A. Carl McDonald, Jr., Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow