Patents by Inventor Ronald Andrew Slocombe

Ronald Andrew Slocombe 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).

  • Patent number: 10815441
    Abstract: A diesel engine fuel composition including methanol, at least 5% by weight water, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of: ignition improvers, fuel extenders, combustion enhancers, oxygen absorbing oil, lubricity additives, product colouration additives, flame colour additives, anti corrosion additives, biocides, freeze point depressants, deposit reductants, denaturants, pH controlling agents, and mixtures thereof, and 0% to 20% by weight dimethyl ether. Also provided is a process of powering a compression ignition engine using such a diesel engine fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Gane Energy & Resources Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Greg Morris, Michael John Brear, Ronald Andrew Slocombe
  • Patent number: 10023818
    Abstract: A diesel engine fuel composition comprising methanol at a level of at least 20% by weight of the fuel; water at a level at least 20% by weight of the fuel; a ratio of water to methanol of between 20:80 to 80:20; a total amount of water and methanol of at least 60% by weight of the fuel composition, and one or more additives, in a total amount of at least 0.1% by weight of the fuel, wherein the level of sodium chloride, if present as an additive, is between 0 to 0.5% by weight of the fuel, and the level of flavorant, if present as an additive, is between 0 to 1.5% of the composition is provided. Also provided is a process for powering a compression ignition engine using a fuel comprising methanol and water, including inlet air pre-heating, and associated systems and uses of the fuel composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Gane Energy & Resources Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Greg Morris, Michael John Brear, Ronald Andrew Slocombe
  • Publication number: 20160369193
    Abstract: A diesel engine fuel composition including methanol, at least 5% by weight water, one or more additives selected from the group consisting of: ignition improvers, fuel extenders, combustion enhancers, oxygen absorbing oil, lubricity additives, product colouration additives, flame colour additives, anti corrosion additives, biocides, freeze point depressants, deposit reductants, denaturants, pH controlling agents, and mixtures thereof, and 0% to 20% by weight dimethyl ether. Also provided is a process of powering a compression ignition engine using such a diesel engine fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Greg Morris, Michael John Brear, Ronald Andrew Slocombe
  • Patent number: 9447724
    Abstract: A process of powering a compression ignition engine using a main fuel comprising methanol and water, including: fumigating an intake air stream with a fumigant comprising an ignition enhancer; introducing the fumigated intake air into a combustion chamber in the engine and compressing the intake air; introducing the main fuel into the combustion chamber; and igniting the main fuel/air mixture to thereby drive the engine. Also provided a fuel for use in the process, a two-part fuel for use in the process, and associated power generation systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Gane Energy & Resources Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Greg Morris, Michael John Brear, Ronald Andrew Slocombe
  • Publication number: 20130333653
    Abstract: A process of powering a compression ignition engine using a main fuel comprising methanol and water, including: fumigating an intake air stream with a fumigant comprising an ignition enhancer; introducing the fumigated intake air into a combustion chamber in the engine and compressing the intake air; introducing the main fuel into the combustion chamber; and igniting the main fuel/air mixture to thereby drive the engine. Also provided a fuel for use in the process, a two-part fuel for use in the process, and associated power generation systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: GANE ENERGY & RESOURCES PTY LTD
    Inventors: Greg Morris, Michael John Brear, Ronald Andrew Slocombe
  • Publication number: 20130318946
    Abstract: A diesel engine fuel composition comprising methanol at a level of at least 20% by weight of the fuel; water at a level at least 20% by weight of the fuel; a ratio of water to methanol of between 20:80 to 80:20; a total amount of water and methanol of at least 60% by weight of the fuel composition, and one or more additives, in a total amount of at least 0.1% by weight of the fuel, wherein the level of sodium chloride, if present as an additive, is between 0 to 0.5% by weight of the fuel, and the level of flavourant, if present as an additive, is between 0 to 1.5% of the composition is provided. Also provided is a process for powering a compression ignition engine using a fuel comprising methanol and water, including inlet air pre-heating, and associated systems and uses of the fuel composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: GANE ENERGY & RESOURCES PTY LTD
    Inventors: Greg Morris, Michael John Brear, Ronald Andrew Slocombe