Patents by Inventor John W. Van Cleve

John W. Van Cleve 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: 20100176209
    Abstract: The engine block warming controller is an engine warming device for diesel engines. The controller includes a thermostat/temperature controller unit that monitors temperature outside during operation of the engine block warming controller. The unit includes a sensing probe for sensing the outside temperature. A heavy-duty outdoor timer controls time to turn on and off the engine block warming controller and a heavy-duty extension cord electrically connects the engine block warming controller to an engine cord of the vehicle. A backing board is used for securely receiving the engine block warming controller to mount it on an inside wall away from outside elements. A plurality of fasteners mounts the probe on an outside wall to detect a temperature of the outside elements. When the timer turns on the controller, the probe detects the outside temperature and warms the diesel engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventor: John W. Van Cleve