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: 20200263588
    Abstract: Methods of combining catalytic plates into an assembly of a non-monolithic structure, such as a catalyst substrate or filter assembly, of an exhaust aftertreatment system. A plurality of plates may be disposed within a housing in an arrangement that may define a catalytically active volume of a substrate. Each of the plurality of plates may be single-curved or multiple-curved and/or may be represented by three-dimensional nestable structures. The arrangement of plates may be configured such that the flow is axial, radial, or represented by a hybrid, multi-segment intake path. The plurality of plates may be arranged such that they are configured to receive targeted amounts of coating agent, which may differ among the plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Taren DeHart, Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, Stephen M. Holl, John G. Buechler, Matthew L. Anderson
  • Patent number: 10746068
    Abstract: A system for reutilizing exhaust energy including a decomposition reactor, a turbine including a magnet, the turbine in fluid communication with the decomposition reactor, a coil disposed proximate to the decomposition reactor, the coil electrically coupled to the magnet, and a controller communicatively coupled to the turbine, the controller structured to determine exhaust energy output of a turbine associated with an exhaust system, and cause generation of a magnetic field based on the exhaust energy output, wherein the magnetic field causes a portion of the decomposition reactor to heat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Hemant Pandit, John G. Buechler, Thyago Cruz
  • Publication number: 20200156004
    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 catalysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 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: 10603641
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system includes a filter configured to receive an exhaust gas and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system configured to treat the exhaust gas. A body mixer is disposed downstream of the filter and upstream of the SCR system. The body mixer includes a housing defining an internal volume and including at least a first passageway, a second passageway, and a third passageway. The first passageway receives a flow of the exhaust gas from the filter and directs the flow of the exhaust gas towards the second passageway. The second passageway redirects the flow in a second direction opposite the first direction towards the third passageway. The third passageway redirects the flow in a third direction opposite the second direction towards the SCR system. An injection port is disposed on a sidewall of the housing and configured to communicate an exhaust reductant into the internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Buechler, Douglas A. Mitchell, Ryan M. Johnson, James Goss
  • Patent number: 10576419
    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: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 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
  • Publication number: 20190323403
    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: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: John K. Heichelbech, John G. Buechler, Richard J. Ancimer, Thomas M. Yonushonis
  • Patent number: 10392994
    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: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Heichelbech, John G. Buechler, Richard J. Ancimer, Thomas M. Yonushonis
  • Publication number: 20190234270
    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 a variety of different shapes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: 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: 20190176099
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system includes a filter configured to receive an exhaust gas and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system configured to treat the exhaust gas. A body mixer is disposed downstream of the filter and upstream of the SCR system. The body mixer includes a housing defining an internal volume and including at least a first passageway, a second passageway, and a third passageway. The first passageway receives a flow of the exhaust gas from the filter and directs the flow of the exhaust gas towards the second passageway. The second passageway redirects the flow in a second direction opposite the first direction towards the third passageway. The third passageway redirects the flow in a third direction opposite the second direction towards the SCR system. An injection port is disposed on a sidewall of the housing and configured to communicate an exhaust reductant into the internal volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Buechler, Douglas A. Mitchell, Ryan M. Johnson, James Goss
  • Patent number: 10245563
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system includes a filter configured to receive an exhaust gas and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system configured to treat the exhaust gas. A body mixer is disposed downstream of the filter and upstream of the SCR system. The body mixer includes a housing defining an internal volume and including at least a first passageway, a second passageway, and a third passageway. The first passageway receives a flow of the exhaust gas from the filter and directs the flow of the exhaust gas towards the second passageway. The second passageway redirects the flow in a second direction opposite the first direction towards the third passageway. The third passageway redirects the flow in a third direction opposite the second direction towards the SCR system. An injection port is disposed on a sidewall of the housing and configured to communicate an exhaust reductant into the internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Buechler, Douglas A. Mitchell, Ryan M. Johnson, James Goss
  • Publication number: 20190001269
    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: September 7, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, Carl A. McDonald, Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Patent number: 10092879
    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: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, Carl A. McDonald, Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Publication number: 20180195427
    Abstract: A system for reutilizing exhaust energy including a decomposition reactor, a turbine including a magnet, the turbine in fluid communication with the decomposition reactor, a coil disposed proximate to the decomposition reactor, the coil electrically coupled to the magnet, and a controller communicatively coupled to the turbine, the controller structured to determine exhaust energy output of a turbine associated with an exhaust system, and cause generation of a magnetic field based on the exhaust energy output, wherein the magnetic field causes a portion of the decomposition reactor to heat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Gaurav Hemant Pandit, John G. Buechler, Thyago Cruz
  • Patent number: 9932871
    Abstract: A method for reducing reductant deposits in an exhaust conduit fluidly coupled to an engine comprises operating the engine to produce an exhaust gas. The exhaust gas is communicated into the exhaust conduit which has an initial cross-sectional area. An initial flow rate corresponding to an initial flow velocity of the exhaust gas entering the exhaust conduit is determined. The initial flow rate and, thereby the initial flow velocity of the exhaust gas, increases or decreases based on an operating condition of the engine. The initial flow rate of the exhaust gas is compared with a predetermined threshold. If the initial flow rate of the exhaust gas is lower than the predetermined threshold, a cross-sectional area of the exhaust conduit is reduced. The reducing of the cross-sectional area causes the exhaust gas to have an adjusted flow velocity greater than the initial flow velocity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Johnson, Mihai Chiruta, John G. Buechler, Matthew K. Volmerding, Andrew J. Albers
  • Publication number: 20170370263
    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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Applicant: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Heichelbech, John G. Buechler, Richard J. Ancimer, Thomas M. Yonushonis
  • Publication number: 20170361273
    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 with-in 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: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Randolph G. Zoran, Ryan M. Johnson, David M. Sarcona, Carl A. McDonald, Kenneth R. Federle, John G. Buechler, Scott Lubenow
  • Publication number: 20170304781
    Abstract: An aftertreatment system includes a filter configured to receive an exhaust gas and a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system configured to treat the exhaust gas. A body mixer is disposed downstream of the filter and upstream of the SCR system. The body mixer includes a housing defining an internal volume and including at least a first passageway, a second passageway, and a third passageway. The first passageway receives a flow of the exhaust gas from the filter and directs the flow of the exhaust gas towards the second passageway. The second passageway redirects the flow in a second direction opposite the first direction towards the third passageway. The third passageway redirects the flow in a third direction opposite the second direction towards the SCR system. An injection port is disposed on a sidewall of the housing and configured to communicate an exhaust reductant into the internal volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Cummins Emission Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Buechler, Douglas A. Mitchell, Ryan M. Johnson, James Goss
  • Patent number: D809577
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Carl A. McDonald, Arvind V. Harinath, John G. Buechler, Ryan M. Johnson, Randolph G. Zoran
  • Patent number: D831083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: CUMMINS EMISSION SOLUTIONS INC.
    Inventors: Carl A. McDonald, Arvind V. Harinath, John G. Buechler, Ryan M. Johnson, Randolph G. Zoran
  • Patent number: D855090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Emission Solutions Inc.
    Inventors: Carl A. McDonald, Arvind V. Harinath, John G. Buechler, Ryan M. Johnson, Randolph G. Zoran