Patents by Inventor William Dale Heath

William Dale Heath 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: 6883317
    Abstract: An adjustable turbocharger wastegate controller suitable for after-market installation is disclosed. The invention makes use of the existing factory wastegate mechanism to form a fully adjustable turbine-inlet pressure relief. The factory wastegate valve assembly and the wastegate lever-arm connected to the wastegate shaft are utilized. The invention extends the lever-arm, and applies seating pressure to the valve with a spring assembly using a substantially lower spring-rate than the factory assembly. The spring loading is adjustable over a very wide range, and improved pressure regulation is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: William Dale Heath
  • Publication number: 20030196435
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is an adjustable turbocharger wastegate controller suitable for after-market installation. In the after-market installation, the invention makes use of the existing factory wastegate mechanism to form a fully adjustable turbine-inlet pressure relief. The factory wastegate valve assembly and the wastegate lever-arm connected to the wastegate shaft are utilized. The invention extends the lever-arm, and applies seating pressure to the valve with a spring assembly using a substantially lower spring-rate than the factory assembly. The spring loading is adjustable over a very wide range, and improved pressure regulation is achieved. The adjustment allows for operation of the vehicle's turbocharger to be adapted for conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventor: William Dale Heath