Patents by Inventor Paul E. Andrepont, Jr.

Paul E. Andrepont, Jr. 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: 5427079
    Abstract: A supercharger system for an internal combustion engine in a vehicle driveline that includes a catalytic converter for oxidizing undesirable exhaust gas emissions including a single, dual-purpose air pump for establishing combustion airflow for the engine as well as for the catalytic converter including an automatic control valve system having an electronic microprocessor that monitors varying engine operating conditions for establishing optimum airflow for fuel combustion purposes and for oxidizing exhaust gas emissions throughout a range of operating conditions for the engine, the system including a variable ratio mechanical drive between the engine and the air pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1995
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Paul E. Andrepont, Jr., Dennis W. Rhee, John H. Taylor