Patents by Inventor Paul T. Vela

Paul T. Vela 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).

  • Device for use in rating engine deposits
    Patent number: 7650782
    Abstract: A sectioning device for use in dividing an engine part into sections for rating is provided. The sectioning device has a plurality of sectioners that are slidingly engaged in grooves of two separate plates, held together by at least a fastener. In operation, the sectioners can be adjusted to accommodate engine parts of different sizes, with minimal damages and losses of engine deposits in the rating process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Taylor, Paul T. Vela
  • Device for Use in Rating Engine Deposits
    Publication number: 20090139319
    Abstract: A sectioning device for use in dividing an engine part into sections for rating is provided. The sectioning device has a plurality of sectioners that are slidingly engaged in grooves of two separate plates, held together by at least a fastener. In operation, the sectioners can be adjusted to accommodate engine parts of different sizes, with minimal damages and losses of engine deposits in the rating process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Patrick J. Taylor, Paul T. Vela