Knapke
Brian V. Knapke, Toledo, OH US
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20130228258 | Tire Inflation System Having A Sleeve Shaped Air Passage - A tire inflation system for a vehicle includes an axle spindle having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a sleeve having a radially inner surface, a radially outer surface, an inboard end portion and an outboard end portion with a flared end. A cavity is located between the radially inner surface of the axle spindle and the radially outer surface of the sleeve. The cavity being in fluid communication on an inboard end portion with a first rotary seal and in communication on an outboard end portion with a second rotary seal, wherein the flared end of the sleeve closes the cavity on the outboard end portion. | 09-05-2013 |
20140028016 | ROTARY UNION FOR USE WITH A FLUID CONDUIT - A rotary union is provided. The rotary union includes a first housing portion, a second housing portion, and a sealing member. The first housing portion has a first fluid passage formed therein and the second housing portion has a second fluid passage formed therein. The second fluid passage is in fluid communication with the first fluid passage. The sealing member is disposed on one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion and is sealingly engaged with a remaining one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion in a substantially similar direction to an axis of rotation of one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The rotary union permits axial deviation between a rotating component and a non-rotating component, reduces friction generated within the rotary union, and permits an increased flow rate of a fluid through the rotary union. | 01-30-2014 |
20140261941 | ASSEMBLY - An assembly includes a rotary joint spindle and a rotary joint body rotatably disposed on and in fluid communication with the rotary joint spindle. The rotary joint body is housed by a hub cap and provided adjacent an end of a spindle. A pressure relief valve is disposed between the hub cap and the rotary joint body. The pressure relief valve selectively provides a seal between the hub cap and the rotary joint body. | 09-18-2014 |
20150107742 | TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM - A tire inflation system including an axle housing and a sealing ring disposed on the axle housing. The sealing ring has a conduit formed therethrough. A hub is rotatably disposed on the axle housing. The hub is disposed adjacent the sealing ring and has a conduit formed therethrough which is in fluid communication with a conduit formed through a fastener engaged with the hub. The tire inflation system also includes an inner rotary seal disposed between the sealing ring and the hub and an outer rotary seal disposed between the sealing ring and the hub. The conduit formed through the hub is in fluid communication with the conduit formed through the sealing ring through an area between the inner rotary seal and the outer rotary seal. A bearing seal is disposed between the hub and the axle housing and outboard of the outer rotary seal. | 04-23-2015 |
20150273958 | TIRE INFLATION SYSTEM - A tire inflation system including an axle housing and a sealing ring disposed on the axle housing. The sealing ring has a conduit formed therethrough. A hub is disposed on the axle housing and adjacent the sealing ring. A hub ring is disposed on the hub and adjacent the sealing ring. The hub ring has a conduit formed therethrough. An inner seal member and an outer seal member are disposed between sealing ring and the hub ring. The conduit formed through the hub ring is in fluid communication with the conduit formed through the sealing ring through an area between the inner seal member and the outer seal member. | 10-01-2015 |
James P. Knapke, Ft. Thomas, KY US
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20140244030 | Conveyor Controllers - Methods, apparatuses, and program products for controlling a conveyor. One embodiment of the method includes operating a motorized roller of the conveyor to rotate in a first direction corresponding to a direction of travel, and in response to detecting that a jam has occurred, operating the motorized roller to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction. Another embodiment of the method includes sending a message to a second controller controlling a downstream conveyor requesting data to determine whether the downstream conveyor is occupied by an article. In response to determining the downstream conveyor is not occupied by the article, operating a motorized roller of an upstream conveyor to convey an incoming article at a target speed, and in response to determining the downstream conveyor is occupied by the article, operating the motorized roller to convey the incoming article at an adjusted target speed slower than the target speed. | 08-28-2014 |
20140277698 | Zone Controller For Modular Conveyor System - Method and apparatus for controlling a conveyor system including a conveyor zone having a plurality of conveyor regions. A zone controller is configured to track the position of one or more articles within a controlled zone. The zone controller may be operatively coupled to controllers of adjacent zones, and may receive and transmit data relating to the position of articles in the controlled zone and whether the zone is accepting articles from the other controllers. Articles are moved within the controlled zone by selectively activating the zone based on determined positions of articles within the controlled zone, the positions of articles within adjacent zones, and/or the operating mode of the zone. The zone controller may thereby operate cooperatively with adjacent zones to manage spacing between articles by selectively positioning multiple articles within the zone, and may accumulate or discharge articles from the conveyor system in a desired arrangement. | 09-18-2014 |
Joseph P. Knapke, Lima, OH US
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20120085500 | Methods Of Applying Protective Films - Methods for applying protective polymeric films on metal substrates are described. The methods involve depositing a liquid curable resin on a substrate in a particular manner and then curing the resin to form the protective film. The films can be readily peeled off from the substrates and are environmentally friendly. | 04-12-2012 |
Kurt James Knapke, St. Marys, OH US
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20160047584 | REFRIGERANT CHARGE DETECTION FOR ICE MACHINES - A system includes a compressor driven by a motor. A condenser receives working fluid from the compressor. An evaporator is in fluid communication with the condenser and the compressor. A first sensor produces a first signal indicative of one of current and power drawn by the motor. A second sensor produces a second signal indicative of a discharge line temperature. A processing circuitry processes the first signal and the second signal to determine a freeze time. The processing circuitry processes the freeze time, the current signal, and the discharge line temperature signal to determine a working fluid charge level. | 02-18-2016 |
Michael Knapke, Columbus, OH US
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20140366726 | Regenerative Adsorption Process for Removal of Silicon-Containing Contaminants from Process Gas Using a Neutral Adsorbent Media - A natural gas-containing stream such as biogas from landfills and sewage treatment plants is freed of siloxane contaminants by passing the biogas through a bed containing an adsorbent having a neutral surface, which adsorbs the siloxanes. When the bed of neutral adsorbent is filled to capacity, the adsorbent bed is heated to remove the siloxanes and regenerate the bed. The neutral adsorbent reduces disadvantageous reactions between the adsorbent and siloxane and other impurities in the natural gas-containing stream. | 12-18-2014 |
Michael J. Knapke, Hilliard, OH US
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20090196813 | HIGH TEMPERATURE CATALYST AND PROCESS FOR SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION OF NOX IN EXHAUST GASES OF FOSSIL FUEL COMBUSTION - A process for producing a stable high-temperature catalyst for reduction of nitrogen oxides in combustion exhaust gases at operating temperatures from 300° C. to over 700° C. without the need for exhaust dilution. A zeolite material is steam-treated at a temperature and duration sufficient to partially de-aluminize the zeolite to approximately a steady state, but not sufficient to fully collapse its chemical structure. Iron is added to the zeolite material. The zeolite material is calcined at a temperature, humidity, and duration sufficient to stabilize the zeolite material. Examples and specifications for ranges, order, and durations of steaming, calcining, and other steps are provided. | 08-06-2009 |
20090285740 | CATALYTIC PROCESS FOR CONTROL OF NOx EMISSIONS USING HYDROGEN - A selective catalytic reduction process with a palladium catalyst for reducing NO | 11-19-2009 |
Michael J. Knapke, Columbus, OH US
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20100226842 | High Temperature Catalytic Process to Reduce Emissions of Carbon Monoxide - A method for oxidizing an amount of CO in a CO-containing gas stream, e.g., a combustion stream from fuel combustion, is provided. The method comprises exposing the CO-containing gas stream to a catalytic coating at reaction conditions, including least 8 vol. % and a temperature of at least 600° C. At these reaction conditions, the method comprises generating gaseous intermediate oxidizing species at the catalytic coating for oxidation of the carbon monoxide within the CO-containing gas stream as a homogeneous reaction to improve CO removal efficiency. | 09-09-2010 |
20100300061 | Selective Catalytic Reduction System and Process for Treating NOx Emissions Using a Palladium and Rhodium or Ruthenium Catalyst - A process for the catalytic reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in a gas stream ( | 12-02-2010 |
20100303697 | Selective Catalytic Reduction System and Process for Treating NOx Emissions Using a Zinc or Titanium Promoted Palladium-Zirconium Catalyst - A process and system ( | 12-02-2010 |
20110105314 | Process of Activation of a Palladium Catalyst System - Improved processes for activating a catalyst system used for the reduction of nitrogen oxides are provided. In one embodiment, the catalyst system is activated by passing an activation gas stream having an amount of each of oxygen, water vapor, nitrogen oxides, and hydrogen over the catalyst system and increasing a temperature of the catalyst system to a temperature of at least 180° C. at a heating rate of from 1-20°/min. Use of activation processes described herein leads to a catalyst system with superior NOx reduction capabilities. | 05-05-2011 |
Mike Knapke, Plain City, OH US
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20150209717 | PROCESS FOR REMOVAL OF SILOXANES AND RELATED COMPOUNDS FROM GAS STREAMS - The present invention is directed to an improved process for removing siloxanes from a biogas feed comprising (i) passing a gas feed through an adsorbent bed having an adsorbent having an inert surface to adsorb onto the adsorbent at least a portion of the siloxanes in the gas feed; and (ii) regenerating the adsorbent by removing siloxanes from the adsorbent. The adsorbent surface is rendered inert or nearly inert preferably via calcination. | 07-30-2015 |
Mitch M. Knapke, Maria Stein, OH US
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20090028723 | CAPACITY MODULATION SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSOR AND METHOD - An apparatus is provided and may include a compression mechanism, a valve plate associated with the compression mechanism and having at least one port in fluid communication with the compression mechanism, and a manifold disposed adjacent to the valve plate. A cylinder may be formed in the manifold and a piston may be disposed within the manifold and may be movable relative to the manifold between a first position separated from the valve plate and a second position engaging the valve plate. A valve element may be disposed within the piston and may be movable relative to the piston and the manifold. The valve element may be movable between an open position spaced apart from the valve plate and permitting flow through the port and into the compression mechanism and a closed position engaging the valve plate and restricting flow through the port and into the compression mechanism. | 01-29-2009 |
20120177508 | CAPACITY MODULATION SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSOR AND METHOD - An apparatus is provided and may include a control valve that moves a pressure-responsive unloader valve between a first position permitting flow through a valve plate and into a compression mechanism and a second position restricting flow through the valve plate and into the compression mechanism. The control valve may include at least one pressure-responsive valve member movable between a first state supplying discharge-pressure gas to the unloader valve to urge the unloader valve into one of the first position and the second position and a second state venting the discharge-pressure gas from the unloader valve to move the unloader valve into the other of the first position and the second position. | 07-12-2012 |
20140377089 | CAPACITY MODULATION SYSTEM FOR COMPRESSOR AND METHOD - A compressor is provided and may include a first compression mechanism, a first valve plate including a first port, and a first manifold including a first cylinder having a first piston disposed therein. The first piston may be movable between a first position opening the first port and a second position closing the first port. The compressor may additionally include a second compression mechanism, a second valve plate including a second port, and a second manifold including a second cylinder having a second piston disposed therein. The second piston may be movable between a first position opening the second port and a second position closing the second port. A valve assembly may move one of the first and second pistons into the first position while maintaining the other of the first and second pistons in the second position. | 12-25-2014 |