Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Verkleeren

Ronald L. Verkleeren 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: 5333576
    Abstract: A pressure actuated noise attenuation device for an air induction system of an internal combustion engine is disclosed, comprising a quarter-wave tube and a tuning body movably mounted within the quarter-wave tube. The quarter-wave tube has an open first end in fluid communication with an air intake passage of the air induction system. The tuning body is movable by vacuum developed within the air induction system during operation of the internal combustion engine. The tuning body is also optionally acted upon by a biasing force and/or gravity. The tuning body is movable between at least a first position establishing a first operative length for the quarter-wave tube for attenuating air induction system noise at a frequency which is significant for a first engine operating level, to a second position corresponding to a second engine operating level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Ronald L. Verkleeren