Patents by Inventor William A. Rohrer

William A. Rohrer 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).

  • Engine hydrocarbon adsorber
    Patent number: 7918912
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for adsorbing hydrocarbons from the air intake system of an internal combustion engine. The devices, systems and methods include a hydrocarbon absorbent material, and a structural element configured to hold the hydrocarbon absorbent material within a clean air tube of an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Jacqueline Tomlin, Roger Khami, David S. Moyer, Hovie Jarrett Cassell, William A. Rohrer, III
  • ENGINE HYDROCARBON ADSORBER
    Publication number: 20090282793
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for adsorbing hydrocarbons from the air intake system of an internal combustion engine. The devices, systems and methods include a hydrocarbon absorbent material, and a structural element configured to hold the hydrocarbon absorbent material within a clean air tube of an internal combustion engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Jacqueline Tomlin, Roger Khami, David S. Moyer, Hovie Jarrett Cassell, William A. Rohrer, III
  • Modular resonator
    Patent number: 7225780
    Abstract: A modular air induction system for a vehicle is provided. The air induction system includes a housing, a partition, and a plurality of holding members. The housing defines a chamber and includes an opening in fluid communication with the chamber. A partition is located within the housing to separate the chamber into a first and second volume thereby changing attenuation characteristics of the chamber. The partition is fixed within the chamber by at least one first holding member, thereby defining a first partition location. In addition, at least one second holding member is located within the housing and is adapted to receive the partition, thereby defining a second partition location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger J. Khami, Mark D. Hellie, William A. Rohrer, Christopher E. Shaw, David J. Moenssen
  • Low airflow loss hydrocarbon trap
    Patent number: 7168417
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a hydrocarbon trapping device is provided, including a conduit and an adsorbing element positioned within the conduit. The conduit includes a wall having a wall thickness and the adsorbing element has an adsorbing element thickness that is generally equal to or less than the wall thickness. Furthermore, the adsorbing element defines a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a flow path extending between the leading and trailing edges in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Arruda, William A. Rohrer, Jeffry M. Leffel
  • Modular resonator
    Publication number: 20060231054
    Abstract: A modular air induction system for a vehicle is provided. The air induction system includes a housing, a partition, and a plurality of holding members. The housing defines a chamber and includes an opening in fluid communication with the chamber. A partition is located within the housing to separate the chamber into a first and second volume thereby changing attenuation characteristics of the chamber. The partition is fixed within the chamber by at least one first holding member, thereby defining a first partition location. In addition, at least one second holding member is located within the housing and is adapted to receive the partition, thereby defining a second partition location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Roger Khami, Mark Hellie, William Rohrer, Christopher Shaw, David Moenssen
  • Low airflow loss hydrocarbon trap
    Publication number: 20060225712
    Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a hydrocarbon trapping device is provided, including a conduit and an adsorbing element positioned within the conduit. The conduit includes a wall having a wall thickness and the adsorbing element has an adsorbing element thickness that is generally equal to or less than the wall thickness. Furthermore, the adsorbing element defines a leading edge, a trailing edge, and a flow path extending between the leading and trailing edges in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Anthony Arruda, William Rohrer, Jeffry Leffel
  • Illuminated sign
    Patent number: D288101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Assignee: Versalite, Inc.
    Inventor: William A. Rohrer, III