Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Boshart

Kenneth J. Boshart 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).

  • OVER TEMPERATURE / PRESSURE SAFETY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS
    Publication number: 20140331648
    Abstract: A safety device for an exhaust gas aftertreatment system provides an alternative exhaust route in case of high temperatures or pressures within the regenerating particulate filter of the exhaust gas aftertreatment system that may cause damage to the particulate filter. The safety device comprises a valve that redirects the flow of exhaust gas from the regenerating particulate filter when specified temperature or pressure thresholds are met or exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Boshart
  • Over temperature/pressure safety device for diesel particulate filters
    Patent number: 8789360
    Abstract: A safety device for an exhaust gas aftertreatment system provides an alternative exhaust route in case of high temperatures or pressures within the regenerating particulate filter of the exhaust gas aftertreatment system that may cause damage to the particulate filter. The safety device comprises a valve that redirects the flow of exhaust gas from the regenerating particulate filter when specified temperature or pressure thresholds are met or exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Boshart Automotive Testing Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Boshart