Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Mintner

Timothy J. Mintner 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).

  • Biogas-driven generator set
    Patent number: 5501185
    Abstract: A generator powered by an internal combustion engine is fueled from a source of biogas. A pump boosts the pressure of the biogas, and a regulator controls the biogas pressure supplied to the fuel intake of the engine carburetor. Acid-neutralizing oil is injected into the biogas stream at the intake of the pump to protect the engine from corrosion due to acidic constituents in the biogas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: James L. King, Timothy J. Mintner