Patents by Inventor Ronald A. Kirby

Ronald A. Kirby 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).

  • Rotary fuel distributor system for an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 5137005
    Abstract: A rotatable element is disposed in the central plenum of a minifold which rotates in response to the flow of the air-fuel mixture through the plenum and manifold. The rotation of the element enhances the atomization of entrained liquid fuel droplets in the flow and redirects the flow uniformly to all port runners. The rotatable element may include vanes for causing its rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Inventor: Ronald A. Kirby
  • Vortex generator intake valve and system of using the same
    Patent number: 4744340
    Abstract: An intake valve for use in an internal combustion engine has a plurality of impellers rigidly attached to its inlet side and oriented to optimize the vaporization and homogenity of fuel within the combustion chamber. The impellers harness the fuel/air mixture and create overlapping airflow vortexes within the combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1988
    Inventor: Ronald A. Kirby