Patents by Inventor Phillip L. Schmidt

Phillip L. Schmidt 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).

  • Turbocharger turbine housing particulate debris trap
    Patent number: 4867634
    Abstract: A turbocharger turbine housing particulate debris trap for collecting all unwanted exhaust gas entrained particles before engagement with the turbine wheel. The trap can be located anywhere in the exhaust system upstream of the turbine wheel and is designed to take advantage of both inertial and gravitational forces. Systems for purging the trap of collected debris is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Baker, Joe L. Byrne, Leo R. Muller, Phillip L. Schmidt