Patents by Inventor Michael J. Fuchs

Michael J. Fuchs 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).

  • Patent number: 9611790
    Abstract: A control system for an aero compression combustion drive assembly, the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member, a transmission member and a propeller member, the control system including a sensor for sensing a pressure parameter in each of a plurality of compression chambers of the engine member, the sensor for providing the sensed pressure parameter to a control system device, the control system device having a plurality of control programs for effecting selected engine control and the control system device acting on the sensed pressure parameter to effect a control strategy in the engine member. A control method is further included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Engineered Propulsion Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Weinzierl, Michael J. Fuchs
  • Patent number: 9447729
    Abstract: The present invention is an aero engine that is provided with compression combustion and weighs less than 725 lbs. The present invention is further a method of forming the aero engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Engineered Propulsion Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Weinzierl, Michael J. Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20160102605
    Abstract: The present invention is an aero engine that is provided with compression combustion and weighs less than 725 lbs. The present invention is further a method of forming the aero engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Steven M. Weinzierl, Michael J. Fuchs
  • Patent number: 9181868
    Abstract: The present invention is an aero engine that is provided with compression combustion and weighs less than 725 lbs. The present invention is further a method of forming the aero engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Engineered Propulsion Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Weinzierl, Michael J. Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20130291550
    Abstract: A control system for an aero compression combustion drive assembly, the aero compression combustion drive assembly having an engine member, a transmission member and a propeller member, the control system including a sensor for sensing a pressure parameter in each of a plurality of compression chambers of the engine member, the sensor for providing the sensed pressure parameter to a control system device, the control system device having a plurality of control programs for effecting selected engine control and the control system device acting on the sensed pressure parameter to effect a control strategy in the engine member. A control method is further included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Engineered Propulsion Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Weinzierl, Michael J. Fuchs
  • Patent number: 8453611
    Abstract: The present invention is an engine, including two banks of cylinders in a flat, opposed cylinder arrangement and a crankshaft having a plurality of paired throws, the two throws of each respective pair of throws being disposed adjacent to each other and coplanar with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Schrick, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Fuchs, Steven M. Weinzierl
  • Publication number: 20130019818
    Abstract: The present invention is an engine, including two banks of cylinders in a flat, opposed cylinder arrangement and a crankshaft having a plurality of paired throws, the two throws of each respective pair of throws being disposed adjacent to each other and coplanar with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Michael J. Fuchs, Steven M. Weinzierl
  • Patent number: 7509936
    Abstract: An engine with a hybrid crankcase includes the crankcase being a composite construction having an exoskeleton formed of a non-ferrite material having no defined endurance limit as a material, the non-ferrite exoskeleton encapsulating a load bearing skeleton formed of a ferrite material, the ferrite material having a well defined endurance limit, whereby the skeleton acts to carry the highest engine loadings. A method of forming such an engine is further included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Engineered Propulsion Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Weinzierl, Michael J. Fuchs
  • Publication number: 20090000589
    Abstract: A device for damping torsional vibrations in internal combustion piston engines having three or fewer cylinders is provided. The device includes a crankshaft having at least one detachable counterweight. The counterweight is a shiftable, torsional pendulum de-tuner. The pendulum de-tuner is configured to balance at least one order of acceleration of the crankshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Steven Weinzierl, Michael J. Fuchs
  • Patent number: 7373905
    Abstract: The present invention is an engine, including two banks of cylinders in a flat, opposed cylinder arrangement and a crankshaft having a plurality of paired throws, the two throws of each respective pair of throws being disposed adjacent to each other and coplanar with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Schrick, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Fuchs, Steven M. Weinzierl
  • Publication number: 20070209616
    Abstract: The present invention is an engine, including two banks of cylinders in a flat, opposed cylinder arrangement and a crankshaft having a plurality of paired throws, the two throws of each respective pair of throws being disposed adjacent to each other and coplanar with respect to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Inventors: Michael J. Fuchs, Steven M. Weinzierl
  • Patent number: 7191742
    Abstract: The present invention is an engine, including two banks of cylinders in a flat, opposed cylinder arrangement and a crankshaft having a plurality of paired throws, the two throws of each respective pair of throws being disposed adjacent to each other and coplanar with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Schrick, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Fuchs, Steven M. Weinzierl
  • Patent number: 6383236
    Abstract: Provided is an unleaded gasoline fuel which is substantially free of oxygenates, i.e., the fuel contains less than 1.0 weight percent oxygen based on the total weight of the fuel composition, and most preferably contains no oxygen containing compounds. The gasoline fuel of the present invention also has a Reid vapor pressure of less than 7.5 psi, a sulfur content of less than 30 ppmw, and more preferably less than 20 ppmw sulfur, and an aromatic hydrocarbon content greater than 30 volume percent and/or a 50% D-86 Distillation Point greater than 220° F. and/or a 90% D-86 Distillation Point greater than 330° F. The gasoline fuel preferably also has an olefin content of no greater than 8 volume percent, and more preferably 5 volume percent or less. It has been found that such a gasoline fuel offers a substantially oxygenate free gasoline which avoids the environmental impact of oxygenates, yet when combusted in an internal combustion automobile provides good performance and good emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Welstand, John Freel, William R. Scott, Michael J. Fuchs, Scott R. Brundage
  • Patent number: 6132479
    Abstract: Provided is an unleaded gasoline fuel which is substantially free of oxygenates, i.e., the fuel contains less than 1.0 weight percent oxygen based on the total weight of the fuel composition, and most preferably contains no oxygen containing compounds. The gasoline fuel of the present invention also has a Reid vapor pressure of less than 7.5 psi, a sulfur content of less than 30 ppmw, and more preferably less than 20 ppmw sulfur, and an aromatic hydrocarbon content greater than 30 volume percent and/or a 50% D-86 Distillation Point greater than 220.degree. F. and/or a 90% D-86 Distillation Point greater than 330.degree. F. The gasoline fuel preferably also has an olefin content of no greater than 8 volume percent, and more preferably 5 volume percent or less. It has been found that such a gasoline fuel offers a substantially oxygenate free gasoline which avoids the environmental impact of oxygenates, yet when combusted in an internal combustion automobile provides good performance and good emissions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph S. Welstand, John Freel, William R. Scott, Michael J. Fuchs, Scott R. Brundage
  • Patent number: 5917394
    Abstract: A solenoid switch 10 modified for higher current passage provides a case 20 containing an electromagnetic coil 30 within which slides a cylindrical post 50. A first stage 60 and a second stage 80, stacked on an open end of the case, each include electrically conductive disks which alternate between electrically conductive states, wherein electrical current is transported between opposed electrical conductors 40, and a nonconductive state wherein an open circuit exists between the conductors 40. An air inlet 82 and associated air outlet 83 allow the use of compressed air to cool the conductive disks. An optional third stage 100 provides a further conductive disk which further reduces electrical resistance and heat production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Inventor: Michael J Fuchs
  • Patent number: H2182
    Abstract: Provided is an unleaded gasoline fuel which is substantially free of oxygenates, and most preferably contains substantially zero oxygenates. The gasoline fuel also has a Reid vapor pressure less then 7.5 psi, a sulfur content less than 30 ppmw, an aromatic hydrocarbon content between 25 and 30 volume percent, and/or a 50% D-86 Distillation Temperature between 210 and 220° F., and/or a 90% D-86 Distillation Temperature between 300 and 330° F., and the fuel composition fails the California Predictive Model requirements for emissions. Preferably, the olefin content of the fuel is also 8 volume percent or less. Such a gasoline fuel offers a substantially oxygenate free gasoline which avoids the environmental impact of oxygenates, yet when combusted in an internal combustion automobile provides good performance and good emissions, despite failing the California Predictive Model. The gasoline fuel in particular can provide surprisingly lower NOx emissions than that predicted by the California Predictive Model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: John Freel, Joseph S. Welstand, William R. Scott, Michael J. Fuchs, Scott R. Brundage