Patents by Inventor Walter Kunitz

Walter Kunitz 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: 9512766
    Abstract: An exhaust system is described including an exhaust manifold having different length runners, with an emission control device housing a plurality of catalyst bricks, at least one of which having a multi-cell density. In this way, uneven exhaust mixing may be addressed without modifying packaging of the exhaust system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Michael Beaver, Christopher Oberski, David Walter Kunitz
  • Publication number: 20150047323
    Abstract: An exhaust system is described including an exhaust manifold having different length runners, with an emission control device housing a plurality of catalyst bricks, at least one of which having a multi-cell density. In this way, uneven exhaust mixing may be addressed without modifying packaging of the exhaust system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Steven Michael Beaver, Christopher Oberski, David Walter Kunitz
  • Patent number: 7056596
    Abstract: A method for coating a surface of a track component with a coating containing aluminum by means of an arc spraying process. In order to form a coating that exhibits a high resistance to sliding and abrasive wear, aluminum and silicon are applied to the surface in a ratio of 3:2 ?Al:Si?4:1 by an arc spraying process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignees: BWG GmbH & Co. KG, Vae GmbH
    Inventors: Walter Kunitz, Joachim Heilscher, Stefan Schmedders
  • Publication number: 20050208310
    Abstract: A method for coating a surface of a track component with a coating containing aluminum by means of an arc spraying process. In order to form a coating that exhibits a high resistance to sliding and abrasive wear, aluminum and silicon are applied to the surface in a ratio of 3:2?Al:Si?4:1 by an arc spraying process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: BWG GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Walter Kunitz, Joachim Heilscher, Stefan Schmedders
  • Publication number: 20050082518
    Abstract: This invention provides a fencing system (10) comprising a plurality of spaced apart parallel extending upright posts (12); a plurality of horizontally extending bearers (14); and a plurality of parallel extending uprights (16). First connecting means (18) connects the bearers (14) to the posts (12) and second connecting means (20) connects the uprights (16) to the bearers (14). Each post (12) defines an elongate channel 12.1, and is provided with a cover 12.2 connected to the post (12) by a fourth connecting means (22), for closing the channel 12.1. Posts (12) located in a central region of the fencing system (10) are adapted to receive a supporting insulator (24), for supporting an electrified conductor (26). A carrier (28) is connected to corner posts (12) by third connecting means and includes a carrier (28) with connecting formations 28.2 for connecting to an insulator (30) for carrying electrified conductors (26).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Walter Kunitz
  • Patent number: 6796283
    Abstract: An oiling system for an internal combustion engine includes a cover for enclosing lower portion of a cylinder block. The cover has an oil reservoir and oil inlet and an integral transfer tube having an outlet which is coupled directly to the inlet of the engine's oil pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey James Fleury, David Walter Kunitz, Dean Robert Meldrum
  • Patent number: 6666190
    Abstract: An integrated fuel delivery and electrical connection system including an electrical bus, a fuel delivery tube and a plurality of fuel injectors is provided. The electrical bus may include openings for insertion and connection of fuel injectors, and positive and ground electrical contacts for electrical connection to respective fuel injector positive and ground contacts. The fuel delivery tube may include corresponding openings for insertion and connection of fuel injectors. A method of installing the above-identified system is also provided and includes the steps of inserting fuel injectors into openings in the electrical bus and fuel delivery tube, and thereafter connecting a single electrical harness to the electrical bus to provide electricity to the system. The electrical bus may be used in a standalone configuration, may be integrated with the fuel delivery tube, or may be packaged with fuel injectors to form an integrated package for assembly onto an automobile engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony Frank DiMaria, William Francis Gubing, III, David Walter Kunitz
  • Patent number: 6315844
    Abstract: The invention relates to a high-strength steel track element, and process of making the steel track element by rolling and heat treating. The steel comprises: 0.3-0.6% C, 0.8-1.5% Si, 0.7-1.0% Mn, 0.9-1.4% Cr, 0.6-1.0% Mo, balance iron and smelting-related impurities. The steel has a bainitic basic structure, a tensile strength of at least 1600 N/mm2 and a technical yield strength of at least 1250 N/mm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: BWG Butzbacher Weichenbau Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerhard Ratz, Walter Kunitz
  • Patent number: 6177205
    Abstract: A process for manufacture of a railroad track part, in particular a large points part, with rail parts such as a frog point and connecting rails, and the track part obtained. The track part is made of materials of differing composition, one of which is a carbon steel and one of which is an austenitic manganese steel, which are connected by welding and are subsequently subjected to a joint heat treatment. To permit joining of the materials without negative effects on their properties, the parts are joined directly by electron beam welding or indirectly via an intermediate layer comprising a nickel-based alloy, the joined parts then being heated to a temperature T and held over a time t such that for the austenitic manganese steel, solution annealing takes place, and for the carbon steel, austenitizing takes place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: BWG Butzbacher Weichenbau GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Kais, Gerhard Ratz, Walter Kunitz