Patents by Inventor Nicholas Kenneth Sharp
Nicholas Kenneth Sharp 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).
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Patent number: 12503957Abstract: A variable geometry turbine comprising: a wheel supported for rotation about an axis; a housing comprising a first volute for receiving gas from a first source and a second volute for receiving gas from a second source; the first and second volutes being separated by a dividing wall; and an inlet passageway surrounding the wheel and fluidly connected to the volutes; the inlet passageway at least partially defined between a first wall and an opposite second wall, the first wall being moveable along the axis to vary the size of the inlet passageway; wherein a tip of the dividing wall defines a first radius relative to the axis, and a radially outermost part of the first wall positioned within the inlet passageway defines a second radius relative to the axis, and wherein the first radius is at least around 1% larger than the second radius.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: December 23, 2025Assignee: Cummins Ltd.Inventors: Craig Stuart Thornhill Hasler, Nicholas Kenneth Sharp
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Patent number: 12215615Abstract: An adapter element for a turbine is disclosed. The adapter element defines a longitudinal axis and comprises a first connection portion, a second connection portion, an outer wall and a dosing structure. The first connection portion is configured to engage the turbine. The second connection portion is configured to engage a conduit. The outer wall extends between the first and second connection portions, the outer wall defining an inner surface and an outer surface. The dosing structure is configured to receive, and expel, reductant.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: CUMMINS LTDInventors: Matthew Mills, Nicholas Kenneth Sharp, Alan Haigh, Atif Mahmood, David Scott, Thomas Ogilvie
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Publication number: 20240052760Abstract: An adapter element for a turbine is disclosed. The adapter element defines a longitudinal axis and comprises a first connection portion, a second connection portion, an outer wall and a dosing structure. The first connection portion is configured to engage the turbine. The second connection portion is configured to engage a conduit. The outer wall extends between the first and second connection portions, the outer wall defining an inner surface and an outer surface. The dosing structure is configured to receive, and expel, reductant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Matthew Mills, Nicholas Kenneth SHARP, Alan HAIGH, Atif MAHMOOD, David SCOTT, Thomas OGILVIE
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Publication number: 20220333498Abstract: A variable geometry turbine comprising: a wheel supported for rotation about an axis; a housing comprising a first volute for receiving gas from a first source and a second volute for receiving gas from a second source; the first and second volutes being separated by a dividing wall; and an inlet passageway surrounding the wheel and fluidly connected to the volutes; the inlet passageway at least partially defined between a first wall and an opposite second wall, the first wall being moveable along the axis to vary the size of the inlet passageway; wherein a tip of the dividing wall defines a first radius relative to the axis, and a radially outermost part of the first wall positioned within the inlet passageway defines a second radius relative to the axis, and wherein the first radius is at least around 1% larger than the second radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Craig Stuart Thornhill Hasler, Nicholas Kenneth Sharp
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Patent number: 11359538Abstract: A turbine bypass valve comprising: a casing defining first and second casing ports; and a valve cartridge mounted to the casing; wherein the valve cartridge comprises: first and second valve ports; and a valve member, the valve member being movable between a first position in which there is a flow path between the first and second valve ports, and a second position in which the valve member substantially blocks said flow path between the first and second valve ports; and wherein the valve cartridge is mounted to the casing such that the first valve port is aligned with the first casing port, and the second valve port is aligned with the second casing port.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: CUMMINS LTDInventors: Nicholas Kenneth Sharp, Nicholas Browning
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Publication number: 20200173348Abstract: A turbine bypass valve comprising: a casing defining first and second casing ports; and a valve cartridge mounted to the casing; wherein the valve cartridge comprises: first and second valve ports; and a valve member, the valve member being movable between a first position in which there is a flow path between the first and second valve ports, and a second position in which the valve member substantially blocks said flow path between the first and second valve ports; and wherein the valve cartridge is mounted to the casing such that the first valve port is aligned with the first casing port, and the second valve port is aligned with the second casing port.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Kenneth Sharp, Nicholas Browning
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Patent number: 9752537Abstract: A unique engine system has an engine with a dedicated exhaust gas recirculation cylinder, an EGR system that receives exhaust gas from the dedicated cylinder, and a turbocharger having turbine inlet ports in fluid communication with other engine cylinders via a plurality of exhaust passages. At least two of the exhaust passages are substantially isolated from each other. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for engines and engine systems.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Cummins Inc.Inventors: Adrian P. Dale, Michael D. Dolton, Samuel C. Geckler, James Alexander McEwen, Nicholas Kenneth Sharp, Stephen Edward Garrett, Anthony Kyle Perfetto
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Publication number: 20150345433Abstract: A unique engine system has an engine with a dedicated exhaust gas recirculation cylinder, an EGR system that receives exhaust gas from the dedicated cylinder, and a turbocharger having turbine inlet ports in fluid communication with other engine cylinders via a plurality of exhaust passages. At least two of the exhaust passages are substantially isolated from each other. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for engines and engine systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Adrian P. Dale, Michael D. Dolton, Samuel C. Geckler, James Alexander McEwen, Nicholas Kenneth Sharp, Stephen Edward Garrett, Anthony Kyle Perfetto
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Publication number: 20120039702Abstract: A compressor has a housing defining a gas inlet flow path and a gas outlet and a rotatable impeller wheel between the gas inlet flow path and the gas outlet. The housing has an inner wall defining a surface located in close proximity to radially outer edges of impeller wheel vanes that sweep across said surface as the impeller wheel rotates. At least one opening is provided in the inner wall at the surface. A port is provided in the compressor housing in gas communication with the at least one opening and for diverting gas in a direction away from the gas inlet flow path during relatively low gas flow rate conditions. A gas displacement device such as a pump is disposed outside of the gas inlet flow path and connected to said port, the pump being operable to remove gas selectively through the at least opening and the port in a direction away from said gas inlet flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2009Publication date: February 16, 2012Inventor: Nicholas Kenneth Sharp