Patents by Inventor Kenneth P. Overk

Kenneth P. Overk 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).

  • Orientation independent liquid fuel reservoir
    Patent number: 7291410
    Abstract: A fuel reservoir for a liquid fuel cell particularly useful for portable electronic devices or for a reformer, includes (a) a container defining a volume for holding a liquid fuel; (b) a wicking structure positioned within the volume and into which at least one portion of the liquid fuel wicks and from which said liquid fuel subsequently may be metered, such as by pumping; (c) a retainer to hold the wicking structure in a desired orientation within the container; and (d) an outlet for the liquid fuel that is in communication with the wicking structure. A method of dispensing liquid fuel and a method of assembling a fuel cartridge are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Inventors: Mark R. Kinkelaar, Kenneth P. Overk, Salvatore C. Panarello, Joseph W. Lovette, Roeland J. Tuinman, Richard M. Good
  • Orientation independent liquid fuel reservoir
    Publication number: 20040155065
    Abstract: A fuel reservoir for a liquid fuel cell particularly useful for portable electronic devices or for a reformer, includes (a) a container defining a volume for holding a liquid fuel; (b) a wicking structure positioned within the volume and into which at least one portion of the liquid fuel wicks and from which said liquid fuel subsequently may be metered, such as by pumping; (c) a retainer to hold the wicking structure in a desired orientation within the container; and (d) an outlet for the liquid fuel that is in communication with the wicking structure. A method of dispensing liquid fuel and a method of assembling a fuel cartridge are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Mark R. Kinkelaar, Kenneth P. Overk, Salvatore C. Panarello, Joseph W. Lovette, Roeland J. Tuinman, Richard M. Good
  • Orientation independent fuel reservoir containing liquid fuel
    Publication number: 20040126643
    Abstract: A fuel reservoir for a liquid fuel cell particularly useful for portable electronic devices or for a reformer, includes (a) a container defining a volume for holding a liquid fuel; (b) a wicking structure positioned within the volume and into which at least one portion of the liquid fuel wicks and from which said liquid fuel subsequently may be metered, such as by pumping; (c) a retainer to hold the wicking structure in a desired orientation within the container; and (d) an outlet for the liquid fuel that is in communication with the wicking structure. A method of dispensing liquid fuel and a method of assembling a fuel cartridge are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: July 1, 2004
    Inventors: Mark R. Kinkelaar, Kenneth P. Overk, Richard M. Good, Roeland J. Tuinman, Peter A. Ferraro, Jeffrey Lebowitz
  • Fuel reservoir for liquid fuel cells
    Publication number: 20040001989
    Abstract: A fuel reservoir for a liquid fuel cell particularly useful for portable electronic devices or for a reformer, includes (a) a container defining a volume for holding a liquid fuel; (b) a wicking structure positioned within the volume and into which at least one portion of the liquid fuel wicks and from which said liquid fuel subsequently may be metered, such as by pumping; (c) a retainer to hold the wicking structure in a desired orientation within the container; and (d) an outlet for the liquid fuel that is in communication with the wicking structure. A method of dispensing liquid fuel and a method of assembling a fuel cartridge are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Mark R. Kinkelaar, Andrew M. Thompson, Kenneth P. Overk, Richard M. Good