Patents by Inventor Wayne Duprez

Wayne Duprez 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).

  • Publication number: 20080029246
    Abstract: A fluid regulator includes a temperature-responsive bypass valve and a valve return spring. The bypass valve is arranged to cause fluid discharged from a fluid beater (such as a transmission) coupled to the fluid regulator to bypass a heat exchanger coupled to the fluid regulator until the fluid is hot and has a temperature in excess of a certain threshold level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: STANDARD-THOMSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew Fratantonio, Wayne Duprez, Daniel Spurr
  • Publication number: 20070028904
    Abstract: A positive crankcase ventilation valve includes a flow restrictor movable in an orifice to vary flow of fumes from a crankcase to an intake manifold in a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Applicant: STANDARD-THOMSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Wayne Duprez
  • Publication number: 20060180132
    Abstract: A positive crankcase ventilation valve includes a flow restrictor movable in an orifice to vary flow of fumes from an engine crankcase to an intake manifold in a vehicle. The valve also includes a temperature-activated element for moving the flow restrictor in the orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 17, 2006
    Applicant: STANDARD-THOMSON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ken Zhao, Matthew Fratantonio, Wayne Duprez
  • Publication number: 20050188968
    Abstract: A positive crankcase ventilation valve includes a flow restrictor movable in an orifice to vary flow of fumes from a crankcase to an intake manifold in a vehicle. The valve also includes a wax motor for moving the flow restrictor in the orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Inventors: Wayne Duprez, Ken Zhao