Patents by Inventor Karl Haltiner, Jr.

Karl Haltiner, Jr. 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).

  • Fuel reformer system
    Patent number: 7160342
    Abstract: A method of main reformer startup is disclosed. The method comprises introducing a first supply of fuel and a first supply of air into a micro-reformer. The first supply of fuel is increased to produce a heated reformate in the micro-reformer. The heated reformate is directed through a main reformer in order to heat the main reformer. At least a portion of the heated reformate is burned in the main reformer. A second supply of fuel and a second supply of air is introduced into the main reformer to produce a main supply of reformate. A method for maintaining a vehicle device in standby condition is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: M. James Grieve, Karl Haltiner, Jr., Peter Hendler, John Noetzel