Patents by Inventor Kevin Barnard

Kevin Barnard 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).

  • Catalytic converter and associated method of assembly
    Patent number: 7774936
    Abstract: A catalytic converter comprises an outer tube, a pair of catalyzed substrates positioned in the outer tube, and a heat shield positioned in the outer tube between the catalyzed substrates. A method of assembling the catalytic converter is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: EMCON Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Peter Kroner, James R. Bowman, Kevin Barnard
  • Inner cone for converter assembly
    Patent number: 7378061
    Abstract: A concentric, offset, or obliquely formed spun converter assembly includes an outer shell defining an internal cavity that receives a catalyst substrate. Inner cones are positioned within the internal cavity at each end of the outer shell. Each inner cone has a tapered body portion and a transversely extending shoulder portion that abuts an outer edge of the outer shell. The shoulder portions mechanically lock the inner cones to the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: EMOON Technologies LLC
    Inventor: Kevin A. Barnard
  • Inner cone for converter assembly
    Publication number: 20060070236
    Abstract: A concentric, offset, or obliquely formed spun converter assembly includes an outer shell defining an internal cavity that receives a catalyst substrate. Inner cones are positioned within the internal cavity at each end of the outer shell. Each inner cone has a tapered body portion and a transversely extending shoulder portion that abuts an outer edge of the outer shell. The shoulder portions mechanically lock the inner cones to the outer shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventor: Kevin Barnard
  • Catalytic converter and associated method of assembly
    Publication number: 20060024215
    Abstract: A catalytic converter comprises an outer tube, a pair of catalyzed substrates positioned in the outer tube, and a heat shield positioned in the outer tube between the catalyzed substrates. A method of assembling the catalytic converter is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Peter Kroner, James Bowman, Kevin Barnard