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8292 Winnie Ln, Williamsburg, MI 49690 (231) 267-5877
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7215 Shore Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646 (231) 258-2037
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Grand Blanc, MI
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Publications
Us Patents
Heated Pcv Valve And Hose Assemblies
View pageUS Patent:
20040231651, Nov 25, 2004
Filed:
Jun 22, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/487057
Inventors:
Tim Wade - Rochester Hills MI, US
Neil Henige - Gaines MI, US
Tom White - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Neil Henige - Gaines MI, US
Tom White - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
International Classification:
F02B025/06
US Classification:
123/573000, 123/574000
Abstract:
A PCV valve assembly including housing having a fluid inlet and outlet. A poppet valve is disposed in the housing between the fluid inlet and outlet and is moveable in an axial direction between a plurality of positions. A heating element having a positive temperature coefficient material is supported in the housing in proximity to at least a portion of the valve for automatically heating the valve in response to a given voltage. The material produces a first heat in response to a first temperature and the given voltage. The material produces a second heat less than the first heat produced in response to the given voltage and a second temperature greater than the first temperature. That is, the positive temperature coefficient material automatically regulates the flow of current and the temperature produced without the need of a thermostat in response to the same voltage. A hose may also be used defining an air passageway and having a length is connected between the fluid outlet and an intake manifold respectively at first and second connections. The hose has a heating element arranged substantially along the length for applying heat to the bare passageway. An electrical device is connected to the heating element for providing power to the heating element to generate heat. In this manner, air entering the intake manifold in proximity to the throttle blade is heated to maintain a higher temperature to prevent blade icing.
Thermostat Lip Seal
View pageUS Patent:
20040256475, Dec 23, 2004
Filed:
Jun 17, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/870559
Inventors:
Neil Henige - Gaines MI, US
International Classification:
G05D023/02
US Classification:
236/10100R
Abstract:
A thermostat housing assembly includes al seal that seals between the housing and a mounting surface and the between the thermostat and the housing. The housing defines a passage and a flange for mounting the housing to the mounting surface. The seal is attached to the housing within a first annular recess. The seal overlaps a portion of the thermostat disposed within a second annular recess. The portion of the seal that overlaps the thermostat seals the thermostat against the mounting surface. The seal also includes a lead in surface on a radially inward portion. The lead in surface provides for assembly of the thermostat to the housing and holds the thermostat within the housing prior to assembly to the mounting surface.