Gary G Otterstrom from 649 75, Lindon, UT 84042, age 71, Phone: (801)7858561

Us Patents

System And Method For Providing A Launch Assist System
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US Patent:

7654354, Feb 2, 2010
Filed:

Sep 8, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/530151
Inventors:

Gary G. Otterstrom - Lindon UT, US
Assignee:

Gemini Energy Technologies, Inc. - Lindon UT
International Classification:

B60K 6/00
B60K 25/10
B60L 11/16
B62M 1/10
B60K 17/00
US Classification:

180165, 180305, 180307
Abstract:

A system, method and computer readable media are disclosed for providing a hydraulic system for a vehicle. The system includes at least one accumulator for storing hydraulic fluid and may also include a flywheel or other storage mechanism for storing energy. Energy may be stored either in one of the accumulators or the flywheel. A control system controls fluid flow to and from the at least one accumulator and, if included, the flow of energy to and from the flywheel such that: in a steady state mode, a first hydraulic pump/motor is energized by an engine to cause hydraulic fluid to flow and actuate a drive line attached to a second hydraulic pump/motor; in a deceleration mode, the second pump/motor is operates as a pump to transfer energy to the at least one flywheel and/or accumulator; and in an acceleration mode, energy is transferred from the at least one flywheel and/or accumulator to the second hydraulic pump/motor to actuate the driveline and accelerate the vehicle.

System And Method For The Co-Generation Of Fuel Having A Closed-Loop Energy Cycle
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US Patent:

7690333, Apr 6, 2010
Filed:

Jun 24, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/145248
Inventors:

Gary G. Otterstrom - Lindon UT, US
Charles P. Lindsey - West Valley City UT, US
Assignee:

Gemini Energy Technologies, Inc. - Lindon UT
International Classification:

F02B 43/08
F01P 9/00
F02G 3/00
US Classification:

123 3, 123 4101, 123 412, 60616
Abstract:

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 engine block, the engine transmission, and the engine headers and exhaust manifold near the valves. Heat exchangers are arranged in an ascending pattern according to the temperature of the heat at each heat generating location of the open-loop engine cycle. A wankel or similar type engine receives the heated working fluid and rotates a shaft connected to a generator to generate electricity. An electrolysis unit is powered by the generated electricity and separates water into hydrogen and oxygen. A reformation unit receives fuel such as diesel and the generated hydrogen to reform the fuel prior to injection into the engine for combustion. Oxygen from hydrolysis is combined with ambient air to increase combustion efficiency and reduce harmful emissions.

System And Method For Providing A Launch Assist System
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US Patent:

7926605, Apr 19, 2011
Filed:

Jan 28, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/695472
Inventors:

Gary G. Otterstrom - Lindon UT, US
Assignee:

Gemini Energy Technologies, Inc. - Lindon UT
International Classification:

B62M 1/10
B60K 17/00
US Classification:

180165, 180307
Abstract:

A system, method and computer readable media are disclosed for providing a hydraulic system for a vehicle. The system includes at least one accumulator for storing hydraulic fluid and may also include a flywheel or other storage mechanism for storing energy. Energy may be stored either in one of the accumulators or the flywheel. A control system controls fluid flow to and from the at least one accumulator and, if included, the flow of energy to and from the flywheel such that: in a steady state mode, a first hydraulic pump/motor is energized by an engine to cause hydraulic fluid to flow and actuate a drive line attached to a second hydraulic pump/motor; in a deceleration mode, the second pump/motor is operates as a pump to transfer energy to the at least one flywheel and/or accumulator; and in an acceleration mode, energy is transferred from the at least one flywheel and/or accumulator to the second hydraulic pump/motor to actuate the driveline and accelerate the vehicle.

System And Method For The Co-Generation Of Fuel Having A Closed-Loop Energy Cycle
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US Patent:

8082889, Dec 27, 2011
Filed:

Mar 17, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/725958
Inventors:

Gary G. Otterstrom - Lindon UT, US
Charles P. Lindsey - West Valley City UT, US
Assignee:

Gemini Energy Technologies, Inc. - Lindon UT
International Classification:

F01K 23/10
F02B 63/00
F02B 43/08
F01P 1/06
F01P 3/20
US Classification:

123 2, 123 3, 123 412, 123 4131, 123 4151, 60618
Abstract:

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 engine block, the engine transmission, and the engine headers and exhaust manifold near the valves. Heat exchangers are arranged in an ascending pattern according to the temperature of the heat at each heat generating location of the open-loop engine cycle. A wankel or similar type engine receives the heated working fluid and rotates a shaft connected to a generator to generate electricity. An electrolysis unit is powered by the generated electricity and separates water into hydrogen and oxygen. A reformation unit receives fuel such as diesel and the generated hydrogen to reform the fuel prior to injection into the engine for combustion. Oxygen from hydrolysis is combined with ambient air to increase combustion efficiency and reduce harmful emissions.

System And Method To Reduce The Aerodynamic Force On A Vehicle
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US Patent:

8267211, Sep 18, 2012
Filed:

Aug 8, 2011
Appl. No.:

13/204802
Inventors:

Gary G. Otterstrom - Lindon UT, US
Assignee:

Gemini Energy Technologies, Inc. - Lindon UT
International Classification:

B62D 35/02
US Classification:

180165, 2961805
Abstract:

Disclosed is a tractor-trailer including a tractor having a lower tractor duct that receives first air from a front of the tractor and channels the first air through a center area of the tractor and down between a set of rear wheels, a trailer having a lower trailer duct positioned below a cargo space and that channels the first air in the lower trailer duct between each set of trailer rear wheels and a lower articulation duct positioned near the set of rear wheels in the tractor that receives air from the lower tractor duct and communicates air to the lower trailer duct. An upper duct is also provided with an articulation duct that channels air through a ductwork at the top of the trailer and tractor. A louver system at the rear of the trailer enables the air in each duct to be channeled and pulled out of the respective duct in such a manner as to reduce drag and eddy currents using the vacuum at the rear of the trailer.

System And Method To Reduce The Aerodynamic Force On A Vehicle
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US Patent:

8627913, Jan 14, 2014
Filed:

Sep 18, 2012
Appl. No.:

13/622000
Inventors:

Gary G. Otterstrom - Lindon UT, US
Assignee:

Gemini Energy Technologies, Inc. - Lindon UT
International Classification:

B60K 1/02
US Classification:

180 696, 2961804, 180903
Abstract:

Disclosed is a vehicle including a tractor having a lower tractor duct that receives air from the front of the tractor and channels the air through a center area of the tractor and down between a set of rear wheels, a trailer having a lower trailer duct positioned below a cargo space that channels the air in the lower trailer duct between each set of trailer rear wheels and a lower articulation duct positioned near the set of tractor rear wheels that receives air from the lower tractor duct and communicates air to the lower trailer duct. An upper duct channels air through ductwork at the top of the trailer and tractor. A rear trailer louver system enables air in each duct to be channeled and pulled out of each respective duct, reducing drag and eddy currents using the vacuum at the rear of the trailer.

System And Method To Reduce The Aerodynamic Force On A Vehicle
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US Patent:

7992666, Aug 9, 2011
Filed:

May 12, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/119073
Inventors:

Gary G. Otterstrom - Lindon UT, US
Assignee:

Gemini Energy Technologies, Inc. - Lindon UT
International Classification:

B62D 35/02
US Classification:

180 696, 180165, 180903, 2961804
Abstract:

Disclosed is a tractor-trailer including a tractor having a lower tractor duct that receives first air from a front of the tractor and channels the first air through a center area of the tractor and down between a set of rear wheels, a trailer having a lower trailer duct positioned below a cargo space and that channels the first air in the lower trailer duct between each set of trailer rear wheels and a lower articulation duct positioned near the set of rear wheels in the tractor that receives air from the lower tractor duct and communicates air to the lower trailer duct. An upper duct is also provided with an articulation duct that channels air through a ductwork at the top of the trailer and tractor. A louver system at the rear of the trailer enables the air in each duct to be channeled and pulled out of the respective duct in such a manner as to reduce drag and eddy currents using the vacuum at the rear of the trailer.

System And Method For The Co-Generation Of Fuel Having A Closed-Loop Energy Cycle
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US Patent:

20060260562, Nov 23, 2006
Filed:

May 19, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/132843
Inventors:

Gary Otterstrom - Lindon UT, US
Charles Lindsey - West Valley City UT, US
Assignee:

Gemini Energy Technologies, Inc. - Lindon UT
International Classification:

F02B 43/08
F01P 1/06
US Classification:

123003000, 123041310
Abstract:

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 engine block, the engine transmission, and the engine headers and exhaust manifold near the valves. Heat exchangers are arranged in an ascending pattern according to the temperature of the heat at each heat generating location of the open-loop engine cycle. A wankel or similar type engine receives the heated working fluid and rotates a shaft connected to a generator to generate electricity. An electrolysis unit is powered by the generated electricity and separates water into hydrogen and oxygen. A reformation unit receives fuel such as diesel and the generated hydrogen to reform the fuel prior to injection into the engine for combustion. Oxygen from hydrolysis is combined with ambient air to increase combustion efficiency and reduce harmful emissions.