公开(公告)号：US20170260939A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15453622

申请日：2017-03-08

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams

IPC: F02M35/10 ,  F02M35/16 ,  F02M69/04

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an air intake assembly configured for use with Pro Stock vehicles comprising fuel injection equipped engines. The air intake assembly comprises an air inlet that includes a distal opening disposed in a forward direction at a front of the vehicle and configured to direct incident air into the air intake assembly. An air duct is joined with the air inlet by way of a first coupler configured to maintain an airtight seal between the air inlet and the air duct. A throttle body adapter is joined with the air duct by way of a second coupler configured to maintain an airtight seal therebetween. The throttle body adapter is configured to establish an airtight coupling between the air intake assembly and a throttle body of the engine, such that the incident air is directed into the throttle body.

公开(公告)号：US20170260938A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15453496

申请日：2017-03-08

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams

IPC: F02M35/024 ,  F02M35/10 ,  F02M35/04

CPC classification number: F02M35/02433 ,  F02M35/02483 ,  F02M35/048 ,  F02M35/10144 ,  F02M35/10386

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an aircharger air intake system for filtering and conducting an airstream to an air intake of an engine. The aircharger air intake system includes an air filter comprising a filter medium configured to entrap particulates flowing within the airstream. An air box comprising one or more sidewalls and a mount wall is configured to support the air filter within an engine bay. The air box is configured to be mounted, or fastened, onto the engine. An intake tube is coupled with the air filter and configured to conduct the airstream to the air intake of the engine. The intake tube is configured to be coupled with an air temperature sensor or a mass air sensor of the engine. An adapter is configured to couple the intake tube with the air intake.

公开(公告)号：US20170260936A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15453353

申请日：2017-03-08

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams

IPC: F02M35/024 ,  B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/52

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for an air filter configured to be mounted onto an air inlet of an internal combustion engine. The air filter comprises a first end cap configured to couple with a base which is configured to support a conventional air filter and provide an interface between the conventional air filter and the air inlet. A filter medium which is relatively thicker than the conventional air filter is configured to remove particulate matter and other contaminates from an incoming airstream. A second end cap is configured to couple with a cover which is configured to fasten the conventional air filter and the base onto the air inlet, such that the incoming airstream is directed through the filter medium. The air filter is configured to be installed in place of the conventional air filter without necessitating alteration of the base and cover.

公开(公告)号：USD792570S1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US29577839

申请日：2016-09-15

Applicant: K&N ENGINEERING, INC.

Designer： Steve Williams ,  Jere James Wall

公开(公告)号：US20170175692A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-22

申请号：US15376505

申请日：2016-12-12

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams ,  Gilbert Heck

IPC: F02M37/22 ,  B01D35/00 ,  B01D29/31

CPC classification number: F02M37/22 ,  B01D29/055 ,  B01D29/31 ,  B01D35/005 ,  B01D2201/12

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an application specific fuel filter that is configured to prevent particulates from entering the fuel system of a motor vehicle, the fuel filter comprising a hollow canister comprising a length and diameter; a first end comprising a fuel inlet; a second end comprising a fuel outlet; a filter element comprising a plurality of pleats; and a rolled seam.

公开(公告)号：US20170122152A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-04

申请号：US15336580

申请日：2016-10-27

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams ,  Jonathan Richard Fiello ,  Gilbert Heck

IPC: F01M11/03 ,  B01D35/147 ,  B01D29/15 ,  B01D35/153

CPC classification number: F01M11/03 ,  B01D27/06 ,  B01D27/103 ,  B01D27/106 ,  B01D35/147 ,  B01D35/153 ,  B01D2201/24 ,  B01D2201/342 ,  F01M2011/031

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a high capacity oil filter configured to remove contaminants from engine oil flowing within an internal combustion engine. The oil filter comprises a hollow canister having a length and a diameter suitable for housing a large filtration medium. A base gasket forms a fluid-tight seal between the oil filter and the engine. A base plate circulates oil from the engine through the oil filter. An anti-drainback valve prevents oil from draining out of the filter and passages within the engine when the engine is not operating. A key aspect of the present disclosure is that the relatively large dimensions and the configuration of the filtration media provide a large surface area for entrapping contaminants flowing with the engine oil.

公开(公告)号：US12257538B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-25

申请号：US18227191

申请日：2023-07-27

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Gilbert Heck ,  Steve Williams

IPC: B01D46/00 ,  B01D39/16 ,  B01D46/10

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for an air filter precleaner for an open air filter box. The air filter precleaner includes a filter medium between a base and a grating that are fastened over an opening into an interior of the air filter box. The filter medium comprises a sheet of filter material having a shape and a size suitable for being supported between the base and the grating. The base is a rigid member that supports the filter medium in a sheet configuration, such that the airstream passes through the filter medium before entering the air filter box. The grating is a rigid member comprising a screen portion surrounded by a frame that is configured to be fastened onto the air filter box. The screen portion comprises a shaped lattice that allows the airstream to pass through the filter medium before entering the air filter box.

公开(公告)号：US12209543B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-28

申请号：US18243388

申请日：2023-09-07

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Gilbert Heck ,  Steve Williams

IPC: F02D41/00 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/023 ,  F02D9/08 ,  F02D11/10 ,  F02D41/24 ,  F02M35/02 ,  F02M35/024 ,  F02M35/10

Abstract: A throttle-controlled intake system is disclosed that provides a driver of a vehicle with greater control over engine functions and vehicle performance. The throttle-controlled intake system includes a control module that is coupled with an aircharger air intake. The control module processes input signals from a throttle pedal of the vehicle and sends modified throttle position signals to a throttle body of the vehicle so as to increase throttle responsiveness of the vehicle. The throttle-controlled intake system further includes a wiring harness and a signal adjuster. The wiring harness electrically couples the control module with the throttle pedal and the throttle body. The control module sends signals directly to the throttle body of the engine, bypassing an electronic control unit of the vehicle. The signal adjuster includes a rheostat that enables manual adjustment of the throttle responsiveness of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20250001341A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-02

申请号：US18217306

申请日：2023-06-30

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Gilbert Heck ,  Patrick Gallagher ,  Steve Williams

IPC: B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/24

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for a magnetic cover for an air filtration system for an internal combustion engine. The air filtration system includes a housing that has an interior that receives an air filter. A mount portion comprising the housing supports the air filter. The magnetic cover encloses the interior of the housing. An edge portion surrounding an opening in the housing forms an airtight connection with an edge portion of the magnetic cover. The edge portion of the housing includes a number of magnets that attach to a similar number of magnets in the edge portion of the magnetic cover to establish the airtight connection. A seal provides an airtight connection between the housing and the magnetic cover. The housing and the magnetic cover are configured for hand removal of the magnetic cover from the housing.

公开(公告)号：US12147871B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-19

申请号：US17688720

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams

IPC: B31D5/00 ,  G01D5/00 ,  G06M1/00 ,  G06M1/27 ,  G06M7/06 ,  H03K21/00

Abstract: A pleat counter and methods are provided to accurately count the number of pleats in a corrugated sheet of material to be used for the production of air filters. The pleat counter comprises a pleat detector mounted underneath a mounting board for counting the pleats. The mounting board is configured to position the pleat detector adjacent to the corrugated sheet of filter material. The pleat detector includes one or more sensors configured to detect the presence of individual pleats comprising the corrugated sheet. The pleat counter includes an interface configured to enable coupling the pleat counter with a data processing system. The data processing system may comprise any of a desktop, a tablet, a server, a mobile phone, a media player, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a personal communicator, a network router or hub, a wireless access point (AP) or repeater, a set-top box, or a combination thereof.