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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8082889 | System and method for the co-generation of fuel having a closed-loop energy cycle A system is provided that draws heat from an open-loop engine cycle into a closed-loop working fluid circulatory system that utilizes computer-aided feedback mechanisms. The closed-loop working fluid draws engine heat from multiple sources: exhaust stack gases, the ... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7992528 | Stress-induced bandgap-shifted semiconductor photoelectrolytic/photocatalytic/photovoltaic surface and method for making same Titania is a semiconductor and photocatalyst that is also chemically inert. With its bandgap of 3.0, to activate the photocatalytic property of titania requires light of about 390 nm wavelength, which is in the ultra-violet, where sunlight is very low in intensity. ... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7743739 | Engine-driven generator An engine-driven generator is provided that is formed by supporting an engine (3) and a generator (4) on a frame (2), wherein the frame (2) is formed as an open periphery framework type, within this frame (2) a duct member (31 | 06/29/2010 |
| 7735460 | Method and apparatus for operating standard gasoline-driven engines with a readily-available non-volatile fuel, thereby obviating the use of gasoline The conventional spark plug of a gasoline engine is removed and replaced with a high-power spark plug capable of delivering very high power (e.g., one megawatt) over a relatively-narrow time interval (e.g., 20 nanoseconds). Next, the gasoline is replaced with a read... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7673589 | Engine-driven work machine An engine-driven work machine is provided in which elastic support members (11, 11) are disposed between a lower part of a work unit (U) having an engine (3) and a frame (2) having the work unit (U) mounted thereon, the elastic support members (... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7461617 | Engine-driven work machine An engine-driven work machine is provided in which an engine/work machine unit (5) and an exhaust muffler (23) are housed in a box (30), the box (30) is provided with a cooling air passage (44) that passes the area around the engin... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7426907 | Apparatus with mixed fuel separator and method of separating a mixed fuel A method of operating a vehicle system including an internal combustion engine is disclosed, the method comprises separating a second fuel from a first fuel, the second fuel having a greater concentration of at least one component than the first fuel; combusting at ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7358621 | Using sound waves and photic energy for electric power An electric power generating and gaining device using sound waves and photic energy to generate magnetism together using a crystal microphone device providing a metallic film with metallic coil leading wires to sense and receive the frequency of external sound waves... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351322 | Fluorine gas generator and method of electrolytic bath liquid level control A fluorine gas generator for generating fluorine gas by electrolysis of an electrolytic bath comprising a hydrogen fluoride-containing mixed molten salt in which generator the position of the electrolytic bath liquid surface in the electrolytic cell can be safely co... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7325519 | Engine operated generator An engine operated generator is provided with an engine, a generator driven by the engine, and a power control unit for controlling the power generated by the generator. A fuel gas stored in fuel bottles set in a case for the engine operated generator, is supplied t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320628 | Outboard-type generator An outboard-type generator includes a generator body mountable on a transom of a hull. The outboard-type generator includes an engine and a generator driven by the engine. The generator may be an inverter type generating unit and be connected to an end of a cranksha... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7309927 | Engine generator A framework of an engine generator can be made up of a front frame and a rear frame which can be made from aluminum die castings. Securing frames can be configured to removeably connect the opposing bottom edges of the front frame and the rear frame, on their both s... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7293533 | Recuperative reforming reactor A method and apparatus for fuel reforming using the exhaust gases from internal combustion engines and high temperature combustion processes in which a fuel for reforming and steam mixture is introduced into a tube bundle having a plurality of heat exchange tubes an... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291932 | Auxiliary power unit for a diesel powered transport vehicle There is disclosed a system for use in transport vehicles, comprising in combination an auxiliary power unit (APU) for a transport vehicle powered by a diesel engine and having a fuel system, an engine exhaust system and a battery powered electrical system; and a lo... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290533 | Saddle-ride type vehicle A saddle-ride type vehicle provided with an air cleaner at the rear side of an engine and a fuel tank at the upper side of the engine, and a heat shield panel disposed between the fuel tank and the engine. A fuel feed pipe, one end of which is connected to a fuel pu... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7252063 | Engine generator A front panel of an engine generator can have a recess including an upper area and a lower area, separated from each other by a partition. A cock operating portion and a choke operating portion can be laterally aligned with each other in the upper area, and a recoil... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246610 | Cylinder head An internal combustion engine includes a cylinder head and rocker box assembly that includes a duct arrangement that removes blow-by gases. In a first embodiment, a duct is formed from the upper surface of the cylinder head aligned with an opening in the bottom of t... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7246717 | Fire resistant base tank for mounting a generator An above-ground, double-walled, tank for holding combustible material and supporting a generator has an outer tank and an inner tank with structural baffles, all made from type 316 stainless steel. An interstitial space formed by the outer tank and inner tank is fil... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7245030 | Integrated generator and transformer and associated methods An electrical power generating apparatus (20) may include a housing (22), an electrical generator (24) within the housing, and a step-up transformer (30) within the housing and connected to the electrical generator. A turbine (26) ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7245033 | Auxiliary heating and air conditioning unit for a diesel powered transport vehicle There is disclosed a system comprising a compact, AC operated auxiliary heating and air conditioning unit operable in the cabin of a transport vehicle and powered by the an auxiliary power unit (“APU”). The system includes control means coupled to the auxiliary ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7239034 | Engine driven power inverter system with cogeneration A combined heat and AC power generating system is disclosed having black start capability for the full time, simultaneous production of both electricity and heat. Heat generated within the system is captured and used for heating applications such as heating building... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7228935 | Attachment pin for an exhaust-gas muffler The invention relates to an attachment pin (1) for fixing an exhaust-gas muffler (2) in an apparatus part (4) of a portable handheld work apparatus (5) driven by an internal combustion engine. The exhaust-gas muffler (2) includes e... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7227272 | Control apparatus for electrical generator of motor vehicle A control apparatus such as an ECU, that controls the generator of a vehicle, measures the engine rotation speed and generator rotation speed while the engine is idling, and calculates and stores the ratio of the speed values. Thereafter when the vehicle is being dr... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7224578 | Ergonomic control panel for a portable electric generator A control panel for a portable electric generator. The control panel includes three distinct zones having logically organized switches and outlets. The first zone includes those switches used most frequently. The second zone includes a plurality of 120 VAC electrica... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7221061 | Power generation system having an external process module A power generation system includes a power module and an external process module. The external process module may include at least one engine support element. The power module has at least one connection zone, and the external process module has at least one connect... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7211987 | Electric device with intelligent battery system therein A computer provided with an intelligent battery 52 for charging/discharging, the intelligent battery 52 supplying power to a main system unit, wherein the intelligent battery 52 includes: a voltage measuring circuit 70 for measuring a bat... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7199088 | Lubricating oil for a diesel powered engine and method of operating a diesel powered engine A lubricating oil composition useful for a diesel-powered engine is provided that reduces NOx emissions level produced from a diesel-powered engine. The lubricating oil comprises a base oil and at least one oil-dispersible source of HNCO such as isocyanates. A metho... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7193333 | Low NOX emission single side access gas engine driven electrical generating system The present invention is a gasoline engine driven electrical generating system for use in confined space enclosures wherein all routine servicing can be accomplished from the single exposed side. The ambient operating temperature of the confined enclosure is minimiz... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7146962 | Portable engine operated machine A portable engine generator has a box-shaped case defining an internal space for holding an engine and an electric generator to be driven by the engine. The case is provided with carrying handles. The portable engine generator is provided with a cooling air passage ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7122913 | Modular power generation apparatus and method The present invention provides a method and apparatus for providing temporary electrical power to stationary locations and moveable locations. For example, vessel marine power systems may be directed to the reduction and elimination of air pollutants produced when u... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7089889 | Generator having a plastic frame A generator having a plastic frame. The frame includes plastic panels surrounding the engine and alternator assembly for the generator, providing an enclosure for the engine and alternator assembly and permitting additional features to be added to the frame without ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7082896 | Mounting system allowing for thermal expansion of an engine of a generator set A generator set assembly in which an engine is mounted upon a base by way of a specialized mounting component, and a related method of mounting an engine upon a base using such a specialized mounting component, are disclosed. The specialized mounting component inclu... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7081682 | Portable power modules and related systems A portable power module trailerable over public roads and capable of providing at least approximately one megawatt of electrical power. In one embodiment, the portable power module includes a gaseous fuel motor drivably connected to an electrical generator. The moto... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7080611 | Engine-driven work machine An engine-driven work machine enables the work machine and its electrical components to be properly cooled. An engine-driven work machine comprises an engine, a work machine driven by an engine, and electrical components belonging to the work machine, and supplies a... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073475 | Fluid supply mechanism for power generator A power generator unit incorporates a generator driven by an engine. The engine has a fuel tank. A fuel petcock is connected through fuel hoses between the fuel tank and the engine. An insulating cover surrounds the generator, the engine and the fuel tank. A control... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7064454 | Power generator system A power generator system incorporates a generator driven by an engine. A case houses the generator and the engine. A controller communicates with the engine so as to control the speed at which the engine drives the generator. A temperature sensor is disposed so as t... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7051522 | Thermoelectric catalytic converter temperature control A method for controlling temperature of a catalytic converter in an automobile exhaust system is disclosed. The method includes establishing a reference temperature for the catalytic converter, distributing a stream of exhaust gases through the catalytic converter, ... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7049707 | Auxiliary power unit for a diesel powered transport vehicle There is disclosed an auxiliary power unit (APU) for a transport vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine. An enclosure houses and supports the APU on the transport vehicle. An air-cooled engine within the enclosure directly drives an air-cooled, brushless g... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040544 | System and method for warm air space heating with electrical power generation This invention provides a system and method for cogeneration of building heat and electric power and that efficiently interfaces a warm air heating system with a liquid-cooled electric power generator. The system and method utilizes an electric generator that is rat... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036464 | Method for lubricating at least two units of a vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine The present invention relates to a method for lubricating at least two units of a vehicle having an internal combustion engine, each unit comprising one or more assemblies, and to a corresponding vehicle. In order to be able to dispense with an oil change of the ind... | 05/02/2006 |
