Patents by Inventor Stephen Sunadh Gidla

Stephen Sunadh Gidla 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: 10920649
    Abstract: An exhaust manifold apparatus for routing an exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine is described. The manifold includes a manifold log with a log wall that defines a log bore. The log bore is in fluid communication with an upstream opening of the manifold log and a downstream opening of the manifold log. An inlet runner includes a runner wall that defines a runner bore in fluid communication with the log bore. The inlet runner is engaged to the manifold log at a stress point, which also includes at least one stiffening rib disposed on an interior surface of the log wall and/or the inlet runner wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Sunadh Gidla, Ryan Nelson Knight
  • Publication number: 20200032696
    Abstract: An exhaust manifold apparatus for routing an exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine is described. The manifold includes a manifold log with a log wall that defines a log bore. The log bore is in fluid communication with an upstream opening of the manifold log and a downstream opening of the manifold log. An inlet runner includes a runner wall that defines a runner bore in fluid communication with the log bore. The inlet runner is engaged to the manifold log at a stress point, which also includes at least one stiffening rib disposed on an interior surface of the log wall and/or the inlet runner wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Sunadh Gidla, Ryan Nelson Knight
  • Patent number: 10539062
    Abstract: An exhaust manifold apparatus for routing an exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine is described. The manifold includes a manifold log with a log wall that defines a log bore. The log bore is in fluid communication with an upstream opening of the manifold log and a downstream opening of the manifold log. An inlet runner includes a runner wall that defines a runner bore in fluid communication with the log bore. The inlet runner is engaged to the manifold log at a stress point, which also includes at least one stiffening rib disposed on an interior surface of the log wall and/or the inlet runner wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Sunadh Gidla, Ryan Nelson Knight
  • Patent number: 10329992
    Abstract: Exhaust manifold assemblies for use in routing exhaust gas from engines are disclosed. An example assembly includes a first manifold section. The first manifold section includes a first body portion defining a first fluid passage. A first annular flange is disposed about a periphery of an end of the first body portion. The first annular flange has a first sealing face and an annular shoulder extending axially outward therefrom. A second manifold section includes a second body portion defining a second fluid passage. A second annular flange is disposed about a periphery of an end of the second body portion. The second annular flange has a second sealing face and a second annular shoulder extending axially outward therefrom. A bellows extends between and fluidly couples the first and second annular flanges and fluidly couples the first and second fluid passages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Sunadh Gidla
  • Patent number: 10329998
    Abstract: An engine assembly and methods of supporting components of an engine assembly. An internal combustion engine includes an intake port. A charge air cooler is coupled to the intake port. A turbocharger including a charge air output port is fluidly coupled to the charge air cooler. A charge air tube is coupled to the charge air output port of the turbocharger. The charge air tube fluidly couples the turbocharger to the charge air cooler for transfer of compressed charge air from the turbocharger to the intake port of the internal combustion engine. A charge air tube support assembly is coupled to the charge air tube. The charge air tube support assembly is configured to allow axial displacement of the charge air tube along an axis of the charge air tube extending from the output port of the turbocharger to the charge air cooler in response to thermal expansion of the charge air tube. The charge air tube support assembly comprises a wear sleeve and a clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Sunadh Gidla, David P. Genter, Wesley Ann Loxley
  • Publication number: 20180135498
    Abstract: An exhaust manifold apparatus for routing an exhaust gas produced by an internal combustion engine is described. The manifold includes a manifold log with a log wall that defines a log bore. The log bore is in fluid communication with an upstream opening of the manifold log and a downstream opening of the manifold log. An inlet runner includes a runner wall that defines a runner bore in fluid communication with the log bore. The inlet runner is engaged to the manifold log at a stress point, which also includes at least one stiffening rib disposed on an interior surface of the log wall and/or the inlet runner wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Sunadh GIDLA, Ryan Nelson KNIGHT
  • Publication number: 20180087434
    Abstract: Exhaust manifold assemblies for use in routing exhaust gas from engines are disclosed. An example assembly includes a first manifold section. The first manifold section includes a first body portion defining a first fluid passage. A first annular flange is disposed about a periphery of an end of the first body portion. The first annular flange has a first sealing face and an annular shoulder extending axially outward therefrom. A second manifold section includes a second body portion defining a second fluid passage. A second annular flange is disposed about a periphery of an end of the second body portion. The second annular flange has a second sealing face and a second annular shoulder extending axially outward therefrom. A bellows extends between and fluidly couples the first and second annular flanges and fluidly couples the first and second fluid passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Applicant: Cummins Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Sunadh Gidla
  • Patent number: 9915191
    Abstract: An intake manifold is provided that controls swirl on entry to a combustion chamber. Each intake manifold includes a fin or rib portion positioned to reduce or eliminate swirl induced by the configuration of the intake manifold, particularly when used in a large engine having a left bank and a right bank of combustion chambers. By controlling swirl induced by the intake manifold, swirl consistency is improved between engine cylinders and between the left bank and the right bank, improving the consistency of power output and reducing emissions, particularly particulate emissions, also called smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Free, Jason Robert Griffin, Alex Edward Priestley, Stephen Sunadh Gidla, Peter Vinson Woon, Joseph Scot Roederer
  • Publication number: 20180016966
    Abstract: An engine assembly and methods of supporting components of an engine assembly. An internal combustion engine includes an intake port. A charge air cooler is coupled to the intake port. A turbocharger including a charge air output port is fluidly coupled to the charge air cooler. A charge air tube is coupled to the charge air output port of the turbocharger. The charge air tube fluidly couples the turbocharger to the charge air cooler for transfer of compressed charge air from the turbocharger to the intake port of the internal combustion engine. A charge air tube support assembly is coupled to the charge air tube. The charge air tube support assembly is configured to allow axial displacement of the charge air tube along an axis of the charge air tube extending from the output port of the turbocharger to the charge air cooler in response to thermal expansion of the charge air tube. The charge air tube support assembly comprises a wear sleeve and a clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Cummins, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Sunadh Gidla, David P. Genter, Wesley Ann Loxley
  • Publication number: 20170152791
    Abstract: An intake manifold is provided that controls swirl on entry to a combustion chamber. Each intake manifold includes a fin or rib portion positioned to reduce or eliminate swirl induced by the configuration of the intake manifold, particularly when used in a large engine having a left bank and a right bank of combustion chambers. By controlling swirl induced by the intake manifold, swirl consistency is improved between engine cylinders and between the left bank and the right bank, improving the consistency of power output and reducing emissions, particularly particulate emissions, also called smoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Free, Jason Robert Griffin, Alex Edward Priestley, Stephen Sunadh Gidla, Peter Vinson Woon, Joseph Scot Roederer
  • Patent number: 9605630
    Abstract: An intake manifold is provided that controls swirl on entry to a combustion chamber. Each intake manifold includes a fin or rib portion positioned to reduce or eliminate swirl induced by the configuration of the intake manifold, particularly when used in a large engine having a left bank and a right bank of combustion chambers. By controlling swirl induced by the intake manifold, swirl consistency is improved between engine cylinders and between the left bank and the right bank, improving the consistency of power output and reducing emissions, particularly particulate emissions, also called smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Free, Jason Robert Griffin, Alex Edward Priestley, Stephen Sunadh Gidla, Peter Vinson Woon, Joseph Scot Roederer
  • Publication number: 20150000627
    Abstract: An intake manifold is provided that controls swirl on entry to a combustion chamber. Each intake manifold includes a fin or rib portion positioned to reduce or eliminate swirl induced by the configuration of the intake manifold, particularly when used in a large engine having a left bank and a right bank of combustion chambers. By controlling swirl induced by the intake manifold, swirl consistency is improved between engine cylinders and between the left bank and the right bank, improving the consistency of power output and reducing emissions, particularly particulate emissions, also called smoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Free, Jason Robert Griffin, Alex Edward Priestley, Stephen Sunadh Gidla, Peter Vinson Woon, Joseph Scot Roederer
  • Patent number: 8844492
    Abstract: An intake manifold is provided that controls swirl on entry to a combustion chamber. Each intake manifold includes a fin or rib portion positioned to reduce or eliminate swirl induced by the configuration of the intake manifold, particularly when used in a large engine having a left bank and a right bank of combustion chambers. By controlling swirl induced by the intake manifold, swirl consistency is improved between engine cylinders and between the left bank and the right bank, improving the consistency of power output and reducing emissions, particularly particulate emissions, also called smoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Cummins Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Douglas Free, Jason Robert Griffin, Alex Edward Priestley, Stephen Sunadh Gidla, Peter Vinson Woon, Joseph Scot Roederer
  • Publication number: 20140245983
    Abstract: An intake manifold is provided that controls swirl on entry to a combustion chamber. Each intake manifold includes a fin or rib portion positioned to reduce or eliminate swirl induced by the configuration of the intake manifold, particularly when used in a large engine having a left bank and a right bank of combustion chambers. By controlling swirl induced by the intake manifold, swirl consistency is improved between engine cylinders and between the left bank and the right bank, improving the consistency of power output and reducing emissions, particularly particulate emissions, also called smoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: CUMMINS INC.
    Inventors: Paul Douglas FREE, Jason Robert GRIFFIN, Alex Edward PRIESTLEY, Stephen Sunadh GIDLA, Peter Vinson WOON, Joseph Scot ROEDERER
  • Patent number: D665425
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Cummins Intellectual Property, Inc.
    Inventors: David Paul Genter, Ryan Nelson Knight, Keith Edward Barber, Jason Robert Griffin, Adrian Constantin Ciobota, Timothy Andrew Solzak, Gregory Scott Franks, John Mathias Winter, II, Ryan Vincent Larcom, Edwin B. Hopkins, III, Michael Todd Stanley, Alex Edward Priestley, Benjamin Dodman, Stephen Sunadh Gidla, Keith Adrian Gunter, Lucy Anne Baker, Rodney Lee Steele