Patents by Inventor Michael Chapie

Michael Chapie 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).

  • Crankcase vapor management system
    Patent number: 7992548
    Abstract: An engine assembly includes a vapor canister in selective fluid communication with a crankcase to store alcohol vapor when the temperature inside the crankcase causes alcohol accumulated in the crankcase to boil. The vapor canister is in selective fluid communication with an air induction system to recirculate the alcohol vapor through the engine in a metered fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: John R. Bucknell, Michael Chapie, John S. Jackson
  • Crankcase Vapor Management System
    Publication number: 20100089369
    Abstract: An engine assembly includes a vapor canister in selective fluid communication with a crankcase to store alcohol vapor when the temperature inside the crankcase causes alcohol accumulated in the crankcase to boil. The vapor canister is in selective fluid communication with an air induction system to recirculate the alcohol vapor through the engine in a metered fashion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: John R. Bucknell, Michael Chapie, John S. Jackson