Patents by Inventor Robert M. Craven

Robert M. Craven 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).

  • Radio frequency coaxial cavity resonator as an ignition source and associated method
    Patent number: 5361737
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing an ignition source for internal combustion engines comprises a radio frequency oscillator, an amplifier and a coaxial cavity resonator. The coaxial cavity resonator is adaptable for communication with a combustion chamber of the internal combustion engine. An associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: West Virginia University
    Inventors: James E. Smith, Robert M. Craven, Kurt L. VanVoorhies, Thomas J. Bonazza