Patents by Inventor Suzanne Timmons

Suzanne Timmons 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).

  • Fuel deposit testing using burner-based exhaust flow simulation system
    Patent number: 7597016
    Abstract: A method of using an exhaust flow simulation system to test the effects of exhaust system conditions on various materials. A typical exhaust flow simulator is a burner-based system, in which exhaust from burner combustion is exhausted through an exhaust line. A “test coupon” of the material may be placed at an appropriate location in the flow line, and tested to determine how it is affected by the exhaust resulting from various fuels and additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Southwest Research Institute
    Inventors: Suzanne A. Timmons, Scott F. Timmons
  • Fuel Deposit Testing Using Burner-Based Exhaust Flow Simulation System
    Publication number: 20070186698
    Abstract: A method of using an exhaust flow simulation system to test the effects of exhaust system conditions on various materials. A typical exhaust flow simulator is a burner-based system, in which exhaust from burner combustion is exhausted through an exhaust line. A “test coupon” of the material may be placed at an appropriate location in the flow line, and tested to determine how it is affected by the exhaust resulting from various fuels and additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Suzanne Timmons, Scott Timmons
  • Secondary Air Injector For Use With Exhaust Gas Simulation System
    Publication number: 20070039381
    Abstract: A secondary air injector for use with an exhaust flow simulation system. A typical exhaust flow simulator is a burner-based system, in which exhaust from a combustive burner is exhausted through an exhaust line. The secondary air injector is placed downstream the burner to create a desired thermal condition or composition of the exhaust gas. The injector comprises a hollow ring fitted around the exhaust line, with multiple holes for evenly injecting the air into the exhaust line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Suzanne Timmons, Cynthia Webb
  • Use of recirculated exhaust gas in a burner-based exhaust generation system for reduced fuel consumption and for cooling
    Publication number: 20060234174
    Abstract: A burner-based exhaust gas generation system, for producing exhaust gas, typically for use in testing exhaust system devices. Post-burner exhaust gas is recirculated back to a main exhaust line, and used for purposes such as cooling or enhancing the burner output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Burrahm, Michael Ross, Cynthia Webb, Suzanne Timmons, Gordon James Bartley