Patents by Inventor Mike Schiltz

Mike Schiltz 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: 11766944
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for multi-fuel, range extending power generation applied to propulsion in a vehicle. One or more fluid fuels including diesel and natural gas and/or their renewable counterparts of Biodiesel or Renewable Natural Gas are stored on board a vehicle and selectively supplied to an onboard electrical generator according to sensor measurements analyzed by a processor directing power generation and transmission to motor controllers and motors providing vehicle propulsion. The combined natural gas-electric and diesel-electric transmissions control system power generation driving electric motors rather than a diesel engine mechanical connection to axles and wheels. This integrated system provides improved extended range to diesel hauling applications with improved emissions while maintaining torque, and efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: American Power Group Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Van Steenwyk, Kenneth Losch, Chuck Coppa, Lyle Jensen, Mike Schiltz, Don Wilkins
  • Publication number: 20220144103
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for multi-fuel, range extending power generation applied to propulsion in a vehicle. One or more fluid fuels including diesel and natural gas and/or their renewable counterparts of Biodiesel or Renewable Natural Gas are stored on board a vehicle and selectively supplied to an onboard electrical generator according to sensor measurements analyzed by a processor directing power generation and transmission to motor controllers and motors providing vehicle propulsion. The combined natural gas-electric and diesel-electric transmissions control system power generation driving electric motors rather than a diesel engine mechanical connection to axles and wheels. This integrated system provides improved extended range to diesel hauling applications with improved emissions while maintaining torque, and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew D. Van Steenwyk, Kenneth Losch, Chuck Coppa, Lyle Jenson, Mike Schiltz, Don Wilkins
  • Patent number: 10287943
    Abstract: The present invention provides up-fit after treatment technology for bringing Heavy-Heavy Duty Diesel (HHDD) engine powered vehicles into compliance with the Title 13 CCR, Part 2025 mandate (meeting 2010 criteria emission standards). It also includes a Dual Fuel system, Exhaust Thermal Management System further reducing: NOx constituents, consumption of diesel fuel, particulate matter and CO2 emissions. The invention further comprises multiple sensors that provide data to electronic control module(s). The APGV6000 enables rapid after-treatment thermal activation, compares “real-time” sensor data with target data, and adjusts the after treatment system and/or dual fuel system and/or Exhaust Thermal Management system to produce exhaust emissions well below 2010 exhaust emission standards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Clean Power Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Mike Schiltz
  • Patent number: 8025033
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating an internal combustion engine simultaneously with ammonia and another fuel. The other fuel may be hydrogen, ethanol, propane, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the other fuel is hydrogen and the engine has zero carbon emissions. A control system is programmable to adjust the proportion of ammonia and the other, catalyst fuel as selected by the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Mike Schiltz, Ted Hollinger, Don Vanderbrook
  • Publication number: 20080308056
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating an internal combustion engine simultaneously with ammonia and another fuel. The other fuel may be hydrogen, ethanol, propane, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the other fuel is hydrogen and the engine has zero carbon emissions. A control system is programmable to adjust the proportion of ammonia and the other, catalyst fuel as selected by the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventors: Mike Schiltz, Ted Hollinger, Don Vanderbrook