Patents by Inventor Robert Torkelson

Robert Torkelson 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).

  • Publication number: 20190047429
    Abstract: Systems and methods are described for a battery charging station including a charger connected with a battery of a vehicle, and a cooling system connected external to the vehicle. The cooling system is connected with the vehicle during charging of the battery to prevent overheating of the battery during charging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Valvoline Licensing and Intellectual Property LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Robert Torkelson, Frances E. Lockwood
  • Patent number: 6734150
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lubricating oil composition comprising a base stock and an antioxidant comprising an oil soluble trinuclear organomolybdenum compound of the generic formula: Mo3Sx—(Q) (1) wherein x is from 4 to 10 and Q is a core group, which may be a ligand, and at least one other compound selected from a phenolic and an aminic compound wherein the basestock has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. (KV100) from about 2 cSt to 20 cSt (2×10−6 to 20×10−6 m2/sec) and a saturates content of at least 85%. The composition has a high oxidation stability, reduced deposit formation and is capable of giving rise to good fuel economy improvement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Jason Zhisheng Gao, Christopher John May, Jeffrey Robert Torkelson, Paul Simon Woolley
  • Publication number: 20040014615
    Abstract: This invention relates to a lubricating oil composition comprising a base stock and an antioxidant comprising an oil soluble trinuclear organomolybdenum compound of the generic formula: Mo3Sx-(Q) (I) wherein x is from 4 to 10 and Q is a core group, which may be a ligand, and at least one other compound selected from a phenolic and an aminic compound wherein the basestock has a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. (KV100) from about 2 cSt to 20 cSt (2×10−6 to 20×10−6 m2/sec) and a saturates content of at least 85%. The composition has a high oxidation stability, reduced deposit formation and is capable of giving rise to good fuel economy improvement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Jason Zhisheng Gao, Christopher John May, Jeffery Robert Torkelson, Paul Simon Woolley
  • Patent number: 4966217
    Abstract: A safety cover 10 for automotive service pits 1 is constructed of square cross section hollow support members 11 welded to alternate links of double pitched roller chain segments 15. Cover 10 is divided into two halves wherein each half has support members 11 perpendicularly welded to two lengths of chain 15 at each end of support members 11. Support members 11 are further disposed in parallel spaced relation one to the other. Roller chain segments 15 are longitudinally supported at the top edges of the pit side walls 5 by opposing segments of C-channel 12. U-shaped bends 18 are provided in the lower lip 17 of opposing C-channel segments 12 and are disposed at, at least, one end which is adjacent an end wall 6 of automotive service pit 1. U-shaped bends 18 provide a receiving pocket for receiving the double pitched roller chain 15 and connecting support members 11 when cover 10 is slid into the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 30, 1990
    Inventors: Scott A. Dechambeau, Robert Torkelson, David Thompson