Christopher J Pellico

US Patent:

20080289320, Nov 27, 2008

Filed:

May 24, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/753196

Inventors:

Joseph D. Hill - Rochelle IL, US
Christopher J. Pellico - Darien IL, US

Assignee:

International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLC - Warrenville IL

International Classification:

F01N 3/10

US Classification:

60299

Abstract:

A reservoir () for storing an additive solution includes a reservoir volume () formed internally to the reservoir (). The reservoir volume () is arranged to sealably store the additive solution. An inlet passage () is in fluid communication with the reservoir volume (). A canister () is disposed on the reservoir (). The canister () includes a cup portion () that forms an internal volume having a permeable portion (), and a head portion () connected to the cup portion (). A plurality of pellets () is disposed in the internal volume of the cup portion () of the canister, such that a fluid () contained in the reservoir volume () is in fluid communication with the plurality of pellets () through the permeable portion () of the canister.

US Patent:

20110099988, May 5, 2011

Filed:

Nov 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/611418

Inventors:

Christopher J. Pellico - Darien IL, US

Assignee:

International Engine Intellectual Property Company LLC - Warrenville IL

International Classification:

F01N 3/02
F02M 25/07
F16K 31/06
F01N 5/02

US Classification:

60309, 12356811, 137544, 60320

Abstract:

A condensation collection system for an internal combustion engine having an exhaust gas recirculation system comprises a condensation collection line, a condensation accumulator, and a condensation expulsion line. The condensation collection line is disposed in fluid communication with an air intake system of an internal combustion engine. The condensation accumulator is in fluid communication with the condensation collection line. The condensation collection line being disposed between the air intake system and the condensation accumulator. The condensation expulsion line is in fluid communication with the condensation accumulator. A portion of the condensation expulsion line is disposed in contact with an engine exhaust pipe. The condensation expulsion line has an opening to vent condensation to the atmosphere.