Patents by Inventor Thomas J. Hemak

Thomas J. Hemak 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: 8528599
    Abstract: A pulse width modulated solenoid system having low noise characteristics is described. Noise reduction is primarily achieved by separating the solenoid device from the insulator and the manifold housing through the use of rubber isolators and multiple sets of o-rings, thus preventing metal to metal contact. Additional noise reduction is achieved by encapsulating all of the solenoids, using the insulator, the cover plate, the housing, and the screen carrier. Noise levels are also further reduced by minimizing the impact force of the armature against the sleeve by allowing fluid to vent into the upper area of the sleeve, thus causing a dampening effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth W. Morgan, Thomas J. Hemak, Aaron Wolfson, Thomas A. Horn, Gregory S. Lewis, Howard Saxon
  • Patent number: 5255658
    Abstract: A fuel metering and injection system is shown having air nozzles communicating with a source of air and effective for directing a flow of air as to impinge upon the flow of fuel as has been metered and injected into the induction system of an associated engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Assignee: Coltec Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Hoffer, Thomas J. Hemak