Patents by Inventor Michael J. McHale

Michael J. McHale 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: 10495039
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel pump and a jet pump assembly. The jet pump assembly includes a first fuel passage defined by a first tube. The jet pump assembly also includes a second fuel passage which receives pressurized fuel from the fuel pump, the second fuel passage having a primary orifice centered about and extending along a primary orifice axis such that the primary orifice axis is directed into the first fuel passage and such that the primary orifice introduces a first flow of fuel into the first fuel passage. The second fuel passage also has a secondary orifice centered about and extending along a secondary orifice axis which is not coincident with the primary orifice axis and which is directed at an inner surface of the first tube and the secondary orifice introduces a second flow of fuel into the first fuel passage which impinges the inner surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES IP LIMITED
    Inventors: Luis M. Porras, Michael J. McHale, Alfredo Radillo, Job Esteban Rios
  • Publication number: 20180283331
    Abstract: A fuel system includes a fuel pump and a jet pump assembly. The jet pump assembly includes a first fuel passage defined by a first tube. The jet pump assembly also includes a second fuel passage which receives pressurized fuel from the fuel pump, the second fuel passage having a primary orifice centered about and extending along a primary orifice axis such that the primary orifice axis is directed into the first fuel passage and such that the primary orifice introduces a first flow of fuel into the first fuel passage. The second fuel passage also has a secondary orifice centered about and extending along a secondary orifice axis which is not coincident with the primary orifice axis and which is directed at an inner surface of the first tube and the secondary orifice introduces a second flow of fuel into the first fuel passage which impinges the inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Luis M. Porras, Michael J. McHale, Alfredo Radillo, Job Esteban Rios
  • Patent number: 9745931
    Abstract: A fuel system for an internal combustion engine includes an electric fuel pump; a conduit which defines a flow path through which fuel flows from the electric fuel pump to the internal combustion engine; a fuel pump control module with electronics which drive the electric fuel pump, the fuel pump control module being disposed within a compartment defined by a wall; and a heat sink in thermal contact with the fuel pump control module and extending out of the compartment through an aperture of the wall and into the flow path such that the heat sink is sealed to the wall, thereby preventing fluid communication through the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. McGrew, Michael J. McHale, Gary A. Hiner, Timothy A. Vas, Raul I. Quiroz, Ricardo R. Dorado
  • Patent number: 9745933
    Abstract: A fuel pressure regulator includes a housing defining a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet; a valve seat located between the fuel inlet and the fuel outlet, the valve seat being centered about a valve seat axis; a valve member centered about a valve member axis, the valve member being moveable between 1) a closed position where the valve member engages the valve seat to prevent fuel flow from the fuel inlet to the fuel outlet and 2) an open position where the valve member is disengaged from the valve seat to permit fuel flow from the fuel inlet to the fuel outlet; and a grounding member grounded to the housing which engages the valve member to cause the valve member axis to tip relative to the valve seat axis when the valve member moves from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Luis M. Porras, Isai Chavez, Jamie A. Puente, Salvador Sanchez, Michael J. McHale
  • Publication number: 20170152823
    Abstract: A fuel system for an internal combustion engine includes an electric fuel pump; a conduit which defines a flow path through which fuel flows from the electric fuel pump to the internal combustion engine; a fuel pump control module with electronics which drive the electric fuel pump, the fuel pump control module being disposed within a compartment defined by a wall; and a heat sink in thermal contact with the fuel pump control module and extending out of the compartment through an aperture of the wall and into the flow path such that the heat sink is sealed to the wall, thereby preventing fluid communication through the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. McGrew, Michael J. McHale, Gary A. Hiner, Timothy A. Vas, Raul I. Quiroz, Ricardo R. Dorado
  • Publication number: 20160215741
    Abstract: A fuel pressure regulator includes a housing defining a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet; a valve seat located between the fuel inlet and the fuel outlet, the valve seat being centered about a valve seat axis; a valve member centered about a valve member axis, the valve member being moveable between 1) a closed position where the valve member engages the valve seat to prevent fuel flow from the fuel inlet to the fuel outlet and 2) an open position where the valve member is disengaged from the valve seat to permit fuel flow from the fuel inlet to the fuel outlet; and a grounding member grounded to the housing which engages the valve member to cause the valve member axis to tip relative to the valve seat axis when the valve member moves from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: LUIS M. PORRAS, ISAI CHAVEZ, JAMIE A. PUENTE, SALVADOR SANCHEZ, MICHAEL J. MCHALE
  • Publication number: 20100199647
    Abstract: A urea strainer includes a mesh for removing impurities from urea passing therethrough and heatable wires to heat the urea as it passes through the mesh. The urea is provided to an emission control system of a diesel engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Jose De La Cruz, Keith H. Hines, Steven W. Aikman, Michael J. McHale
  • Patent number: 5518241
    Abstract: An iron golf club having a golf club head with a front face and a hosel connected to the front face extending through the club head is provided. The hosel extends into a knob area and backwardly to the front face. A club head is provided having a hosel section which is less than 15% of the total club head weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: Michael J. McHale
  • Patent number: D401123
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: Michael J. McHale