Patents by Inventor Neil Burge

Neil Burge 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: 11306642
    Abstract: An exhaust system includes an exhaust duct that defines an exhaust gas passage extending along an axis and which has a cross-section extending across the axis. At least one sensor opening in the exhaust duct is configured to receive an exhaust gas sensor. A baffle is positioned within the exhaust gas passage and includes a plurality of guide channels with open cross-sections. Each guide channel extends from a first end facing an inner surface of the exhaust duct to a second end opposite the first end. The guide channels guide exhaust gas from different regions of the cross-section toward the at least one sensor opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC
    Inventor: Neil Burge
  • Publication number: 20200408133
    Abstract: An exhaust system includes an exhaust duct that defines an exhaust gas passage extending along an axis and which has a cross-section extending across the axis. At least one sensor opening in the exhaust duct is configured to receive an exhaust gas sensor. A baffle is positioned within the exhaust gas passage and includes a plurality of guide channels with open cross-sections. Each guide channel extends from a first end facing an inner surface of the exhaust duct to a second end opposite the first end. The guide channels guide exhaust gas from different regions of the cross-section toward the at least one sensor opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventor: Neil Burge
  • Patent number: 10823030
    Abstract: A vehicle exhaust system includes a first exhaust after-treatment module that receives engine exhaust gases and a second exhaust after-treatment module that is downstream of the first exhaust after-treatment module. A valve is moveable between an open position that blocks flow to the first exhaust after-treatment module such that all exhaust gas flow bypasses the first exhaust after-treatment module and is directed into the second exhaust after-treatment module, a closed position that directs flow into the first exhaust after-treatment module before the flow enters the second exhaust after-treatment module, and a partially open position where one portion of flow is directed into the first exhaust after-treatment module and a remaining portion of flow is directed into the second exhaust after-treatment module. A controller controls movement of the valve between the open, closed, and partially open positions based on at least one of engine flow rate and NOx output.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies, USA, LLC
    Inventor: Neil Burge
  • Publication number: 20190376429
    Abstract: A vehicle exhaust system includes a first exhaust after-treatment module that receives engine exhaust gases and a second exhaust after-treatment module that is downstream of the first exhaust after-treatment module. A valve is moveable between an open position that blocks flow to the first exhaust after-treatment module such that all exhaust gas flow bypasses the first exhaust after-treatment module and is directed into the second exhaust after-treatment module, a closed position that directs flow into the first exhaust after-treatment module before the flow enters the second exhaust after-treatment module, and a partially open position where one portion of flow is directed into the first exhaust after-treatment module and a remaining portion of flow is directed into the second exhaust after-treatment module. A controller controls movement of the valve between the open, closed, and partially open positions based on at least one of engine flow rate and NOx output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventor: Neil Burge
  • Patent number: D324896
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Inventors: Richard S. Froiland, Neil A. Burges