Gregory N Green

US Patent:

6692554, Feb 17, 2004

Filed:

Dec 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/315790

Inventors:

Jeffry Marvin Leffel - West Bloomfield MI
Gregory Scott Green - Dearborn MI
Neville Jimmy Bugli - Novi MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B01D 5304

US Classification:

96108, 96139, 96141, 96147, 553853, 55DIG 42

Abstract:

The present invention is generally directed towards an air induction system in a motor vehicle and more specifically to a methane storage device connectable to the air induction system. The methane storage device comprises a housing having an inner chamber. A reticulated material is located within the housing. The reticulated material is capable of trapping any hydrocarbon especially methane.

US Patent:

6736115, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Feb 28, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/376961

Inventors:

Jeffry Marvin Leffel - Wixom MI
Gregory Scott Green - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

F02M 3304

US Classification:

123519, 220722

Abstract:

An air induction system for an internal combustion engine comprises an air intake tube and a thermal pump coupled to the air intake tube. The thermal pump comprises a bladder that defines a variable volume gas chamber. Following engine operation, the bladder is inflated to draw air containing hydrocarbon vapors from the air intake tube and prevent their escape into the atmosphere. A preferred mechanism for the thermal pump comprises bimetallic springs that expand and contract in response to changes in temperature to inflate and deflate the bladder.

US Patent:

6736871, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Dec 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/315614

Inventors:

Gregory Scott Green - Dearborn MI
Jeffry Marvin Leffel - West Bloomfield MI
Christopher Kenneth Roosen - Northville MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B01D 2905

US Classification:

553853, 55486, 55524, 55DIG 5, 96135, 96153, 96154

Abstract:

The present invention is generally directed towards an air induction system in a motor vehicle and more specifically to an air filter in the air induction system. The air cleaner that functions to filter the ambient air before the air is delivered to the engine, is provided with a hydrocarbon adsorbing element. The hydrocarbon adsorbing element functions to act as a support screen for an air filter installed in the air cleaner and to adsorb hydrocarbons released by the engine. The hydrocarbon adsorbing element comprises a substrate coated with a hydrocarbon adsorbing chemical.

US Patent:

6758885, Jul 6, 2004

Filed:

Nov 27, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/306006

Inventors:

Jeffry Marvin Leffel - Wixom MI
Neville Jimmy Bugli - Novi MI
Gregory Scott Green - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B01D 5304

US Classification:

96134, 96147, 96153, 553853, 55519

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a hydrocarbon trap positioned in the air intake system of a vehicle, upstream from the engine and wholly in the airflow. The hydrocarbon trap comprises a holder and a material for adsorbing the hydrocarbons, inserted inside the holder. The holder comprises a screen that is added at the end facing the engine. The screen is held in place with the help of a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism comprises a locking ramp on the holder and corresponding locking tab on a clamping ring surrounding the holder.

US Patent:

6835234, Dec 28, 2004

Filed:

Dec 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/318508

Inventors:

Jeffry Marvin Leffel - West Bloomfield MI
David S. Moyer - Sterling Heights MI
Gregory Scott Green - Dearborn MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

B01D 5304

US Classification:

96108, 96138, 96147, 96151, 96154, 553853, 55503, 55514, 55524

Abstract:

An air induction system of an automotive internal combustion engine comprises an evaporative emission control device inserted into an air intake tube connecting an air cleaner canister and an intake manifold of the engine. The evaporative emission control device comprises a rigid tubular body that includes an upstream end and a downstream end. A hydrocarbon vapor absorbing element is disposed within the rigid tubular body such that the upstream face is recessed from the upstream end of the rigid tubular body, and the downstream face is recessed from the downstream end of the rigid tubular body. The extended ends of the rigid tubular body thereby protect the recessed faces from incidental contact. The air intake tube is formed of elastomeric material that provides flexible support for the evaporative emission control device to protect against damage due to vibration.

US Patent:

6913001, Jul 5, 2005

Filed:

Jun 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/464691

Inventors:

Reza Abdolhosseini - West Bloomfield MI, US
Gregory Scott Green - Dearborn MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI

International Classification:

F02M033/02

US Classification:

123519, 123518

Abstract:

The present invention involves an air induction system having a hydrocarbon adsorbing feature for adsorbing backflow of hydrocarbons from a vehicle engine. The air induction system includes an air filter for filtering ambient air, a clean air duct in fluid communication with the air filter, sensor mounted adjacent the clean air duct, and a hydrocarbon adsorber mounted to the clean air duct for adsorbing backflow of hydrocarbons from the engine. The hydrocarbon adsorber includes an outer body having an air inlet end and an air outlet end. The body is comprised of hydrocarbon adsorbing material and has a configuration of connected inner walls disposed therein and spaced apart from each other.

US Patent:

7041146, May 9, 2006

Filed:

Sep 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/659779

Inventors:

Neville Jimmy Bugli - Novi MI, US
Gregory Scott Green - Dearborn MI, US
Jeffry Marvin Leffel - Wixom MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Van Buren Township MI

International Classification:

B01D 46/10
B01D 50/00

US Classification:

55481, 553853, 55478, 55482, 55495, 55500, 55503, 55506, 55522, 55528, 123198 E

Abstract:

An air cleaner for a vehicular engine includes a pre-filter which receives air flow containing particulates and a primary filter which receives the air from the pre-filter. The pre-filter removes a first proportion of particulates from the air, and the primary filter removes a second proportion of particulates from the air. The pre-filter is separately serviceable from the primary filter.

US Patent:

57881456, Aug 4, 1998

Filed:

Dec 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/771674

Inventors:

Mark S. Grahahm - Sioux Falls SD
Gregory A. Green - Lennox SD

Assignee:

Bell Paper Box, Inc. - Sioux Falls SD

International Classification:

B65D 566

US Classification:

229113

Abstract:

A covered food container especially adapted to hold a single slice of pizza or the like is described having a polygonal configuration and an integrated cover which folds over and is securely latched to enclose the contents. The covered food container can be formed from a single sheet of material such as cardboard or styrene foam and has the advantage that the top and base trays forming the container are interchangeable.