Patents by Inventor Zach Holcomb

Zach Holcomb 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).

  • Diesel Silencer Capable of Tier 3 or Tier 4 Operation
    Publication number: 20120031699
    Abstract: A Tier 4 ready silencer that can accept both DOCs and DPFs to meet Tier 3 and can interface with an SCR system to meet Tier 4. The invention includes a silencer compartment with empty filter/catalyst banks in the shape of a V. DOCs and DPFs can be added and arranged in the V-shaped banks as needed. Various exhaust fins direct exhaust flow through the filters/catalysts. Multiple exhaust inlets to the device provide the most direct route possible from the engine outlets. A mixing tube and an SCR system can be added to the output port to comply with Tier 4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Scott Gall, Eric Delgado, Ryan Murphy, Zach Holcomb