Joseph E Ross

US Patent:

6343589, Feb 5, 2002

Filed:

Feb 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/495676

Inventors:

Edward J. Talaski - Caro MI
Ronald B. Kuenzli - Deford MI
Joseph M. Ross - Millington MI

Assignee:

Walbro Corporation - Cass City MI

International Classification:

F02M 3704

US Classification:

123514, 123509, 137508

Abstract:

A fuel pressure regulator is provided between the outlet of the fuel pump and an inlet of a jet pump to control the flow of fuel to the jet pump. Desirably, during low voltage conditions in a vehicle, the flow of fuel to the jet pump may be temporarily restricted or terminated to decrease the amount of fuel diverted from the engine and thereby increase the flow rate of fuel to the engine and improve the performance of the engine. The regulator may also function to bypass fuel delivered from the fuel pump in excess of the engine fuel demand to control the pressure of and limit the maximum pressure of fuel supplied to the engine.

US Patent:

6425733, Jul 30, 2002

Filed:

Sep 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/658903

Inventors:

Joseph M. Ross - Millington MI

Assignee:

Walbro Corporation - Cass City MI

International Classification:

F04D 500

US Classification:

415 551

Abstract:

An electric motor turbine-type fuel pump having a pair of substantially separate fuel pumping channels on opposed faces of an impeller which has a plurality of circumferentially spaced vanes disposed about the periphery of the impeller. The tip portion of each vane is generally arcuate or curved such that a radially outermost edge of the tip is forward or leads the corresponding radially innermost edge of its base relative to the direction of rotation of the impeller. Preferably, each vane is defined between a pair of radially, axially, and circumferentially extending pockets formed in the impeller, with one set of vanes opening to each of a pair of opposed side faces of the impeller. An axially centered, circumferentially extending rib extends to the radially outermost portion of the vanes and separates the vanes on one face of the impeller from the vanes on the opposed face of the impeller. The center rib communicates with a complementary rib of a guide ring in which the impeller is received in assembly of the fuel pump to also separate the pair of fuel pumping channels from each other. The orientation of the vanes within the split or separated fuel pumping channels dramatically increases the efficiency of the fuel pump, especially during the condition of low fuel pump motor speeds and low fuel flow rate conditions in the fuel pump.

US Patent:

6547515, Apr 15, 2003

Filed:

Jan 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/757200

Inventors:

Joseph M. Ross - Millington MI

Assignee:

Walbro Corporation - Cass City MI

International Classification:

F04D 500

US Classification:

415 551

Abstract:

A regenerative type electric motor fuel pump has a vapor vent passage disposed outside of a fuel pumping channel and communicating the fuel pumping channel with the exterior of the fuel pump to vent fuel vapor from the fuel pumping channel. The vapor vent passage extends through one of a pair of end plates between which a pump impeller is received for rotation. Preferably, the vapor vent passage communicates with the fuel-pumping channel through a connecting slot in the end plate.

US Patent:

6932562, Aug 23, 2005

Filed:

Jun 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/459993

Inventors:

Joseph M. Ross - Millington MI, US

Assignee:

TI Group Automotive Systems, L.L.C. - Warren MI

International Classification:

F01D001/12

US Classification:

415 551, 415 552, 415 553, 415 554, 415 555, 415 556, 415 557

Abstract:

A single stage, dual channel turbine fuel pump for use in a vehicle fuel delivery system, generally including a lower casing, an upper casing, an impeller and a motor. Both the lower and upper casings have a pair of concentric, annular grooves formed on their surfaces, where the two lower annular grooves are in fluid communication with a fuel passage inlet and the two upper annular grooves are in fluid communication with a fuel passage outlet. Rotation of the impeller causes a portion of the incoming fuel to be diverted into an inner lower groove and another portion into an outer lower groove. Once in the lower grooves, the fuel communicates with other parts of the pumping chamber such that it fills the upper grooves as well. Generally independent, helical fuel flow patterns are formed which cause the fuel to become pressurized as it flows from the inlet to the outlet. These helical fuel flow patterns allow for axial communication between vane pockets and corresponding grooves, but do not allow for radial communication.

US Patent:

39369218, Feb 10, 1976

Filed:

May 19, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/578515

Inventors:

Joseph Kenneth Ross - Rockwall TX

International Classification:

B23P 1904

US Classification:

29227

Abstract:

Disclosed herein is an apparatus for installing coil springs about a central longitudinal shaft, as for shock absorbers. The apparatus comprises a lever arm having one end that separates into a fork with two tines. A detachable pin is located at the end of the tines to provide a coupling with the shaft. A shank is mounted pivotally between the tines of the fork. Shoes on either end of the shank are inclined at opposite angles to mate evenly with coils of a spring. Applying force to the lever arm lowers the shoes, compressing the springs and allowing a keeper to be withdrawn.

US Patent:

52598551, Nov 9, 1993

Filed:

Apr 1, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/041680

Inventors:

Joseph L. Ross - Dallas TX
Charles Schaub - Katy TX
Carl J. Horecky - Friendswood TX

Assignee:

Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. - Boston MA

International Classification:

B11D 4512

US Classification:

55349

Abstract:

The invention is a process and apparatus for rapidly and efficiently separating a fluidized catalytic cracking mixture into cracking catalysts and hydrocarbon vapor. The invention decreases the production of unwanted hydrocarbon byproducts by decreasing the contact time between the separated hydrocarbon vapor and the cracking catalyst.

US Patent:

58371290, Nov 17, 1998

Filed:

May 2, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/237224

Inventors:

Joseph L. Ross - Dallas TX
Charles Schaub - Katy TX

Assignee:

Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. - Boston MA

International Classification:

C10G 3500
B01D 4512
B04C 504

US Classification:

208161

Abstract:

The invention is a process and apparatus for rapidly and efficiently separating a fluidized catalytic cracking mixture into cracking catalysts and hydrocarbon vapor. The invention decreases the production of unwanted hydrocarbon byproducts by decreasing the contact time between the separated hydrocarbon vapor and the cracking catalyst.

US Patent:

62313185, May 15, 2001

Filed:

Mar 17, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/527722

Inventors:

Kenneth J. Cotton - Caro MI
Bryan J. Gettel - Pigeon MI
Ronald B. Kuenzli - Deford MI
Peter P. Kuperus - Cass City MI
G. Clarke Oberheide - Troy MI
Ronald H. Roche - Cass City MI
Joseph M. Ross - Millington MI
Kevin L Williams - Columbiaville MI

Assignee:

Walbro Corporation - Cass City MI

International Classification:

F04B 1700

US Classification:

4174231

Abstract:

An in-tank fuel pump reservoir assembly for drawing fuel from a fuel supply tank and discharging the fuel under pressure to an engine. The assembly includes a reservoir canister that partially defines a reservoir chamber and is mounted within a fuel tank. A reservoir inlet admits fluid into the reservoir chamber from the fuel tank. A reservoir outlet allows fuel to flow from the reservoir chamber to an engine through a fuel line. A reservoir filling device draws fuel into the reservoir chamber from the fuel supply tank through the reservoir inlet. A fuel pump assembly disposed within the canister draws fuel from the reservoir chamber and discharges at least a portion of that fuel to the engine through the reservoir outlet. A modular fuel delivery pod includes the fuel pump assembly, the reservoir filling device, and the inlet check valve. The pod connects to the canister to cooperatively define the reservoir chamber.