公开(公告)号：US11548394B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-10

申请号：US16912072

申请日：2020-06-25

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Richard Fiello ,  Steve Williams

IPC: F03D9/00 ,  B60L8/00 ,  F03D9/32 ,  B62D35/00 ,  B60L50/60

Abstract: A system and methods are provided for a wing stabilizer charging system for recharging onboard batteries during operation of an electrically powered vehicle. The wing stabilizer charging system comprises a wing stabilizer configured to be coupled with a rear of the vehicle. One or more air inlets are disposed in the wing stabilizer and configured to receive an airstream during forward motion of the vehicle. Wind turbines are disposed within the wing stabilizer and configured to be turned by the airstream. A circuit box is configured to combine electricity received from the wind turbines into a useable electric current. A power cable extends from the circuit box and is configured to supply the useable electric current to any one or more electronic devices, such as any of an onboard battery for powering the vehicle, mobile phones or smart phones, portable music players, tablet computers, cameras, and the like.

公开(公告)号：US11478739B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US16937435

申请日：2020-07-23

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Jere James Wall ,  Steve Williams

IPC: B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/24 ,  B01D46/52

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for a flangeless air filter configured to be mounted onto a flat surface within an air intake system of an internal combustion engine. The flangeless air filter is comprised of a cone-shaped filter medium, retained between a base and a cap, that is fabricated to remove contaminants and particulate matter from an intake airstream. The base includes a pliable seal that forms an airtight connection between the flangeless air filter and the flat surface of the air intake system. A mounting bracket and fasteners may be used to attach the base to the flat surface, compressing the seal there between. In some embodiments, the mounting bracket may be incorporated into, and made a part of the base. A cap is disposed on a top of the flangeless air filter and configured to direct the intake airstream around the cap and toward the filter medium.

公开(公告)号：US11459982B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-04

申请号：US16823183

申请日：2020-03-18

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Kevin McClelland ,  Steve Williams

IPC: B01D53/04 ,  F02M25/08 ,  F02M35/10 ,  F02M35/024 ,  B01D46/00

Abstract: A combined mass airflow sensor and hydrocarbon trap is provided for absorbing evaporative hydrocarbon emissions from an air intake duct of an internal combustion engine. The combined mass airflow sensor and hydrocarbon trap comprises a duct that supports a hydrocarbon absorbing sheet in an unfolded configuration within a housing. The duct communicates an airstream from an air filter to the air intake duct during operation of the internal combustion engine. An opening in the housing receives a mass airflow sensor into the duct, such that the mass airflow sensor is disposed within the airstream. Guide vanes extending across the duct reduce air turbulence within the airstream passing by the mass airflow sensor. Ports disposed along the duct allow the evaporative hydrocarbon emissions to be drawn into the interior and arrested by the hydrocarbon absorbing sheet when the internal combustion engine is not operating.

公开(公告)号：US20220188593A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-16

申请号：US17688720

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US11351495B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-07

申请号：US16839874

申请日：2020-04-03

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams ,  Jere James Wall

IPC: B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/10 ,  B01D41/04 ,  B01D46/52 ,  B01D39/08 ,  F24F8/10 ,  F24F8/192 ,  B01D46/66 ,  F24F8/108

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) home air filter to remove airborne molecular contaminants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from air within residential spaces. The HVAC home air filter comprises a supportive frame having a shape and size suitable to orient the HVAC home air filter within a residential HVAC system. A filter medium is retained within the supportive frame to remove the airborne molecular contaminants and VOCs from air flowing through the residential HVAC system. The filter medium comprises a combination of media layers configured to exhibit a relatively high filtration efficiency and a low air pressure drop across the filter medium. The supportive frame comprises a plurality of elongate sections and corner sections disposed along perimeter edges of the filter medium to support the filter medium within the residential HVAC system so as direct air through the filter medium.

公开(公告)号：US20210260514A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-26

申请号：US17183207

申请日：2021-02-23

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Gilbert Heck ,  Steve Williams

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

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：US11092120B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-17

申请号：US16542059

申请日：2019-08-15

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams

IPC: B01D46/00 ,  F02M35/024 ,  F02M35/10 ,  B01D46/24 ,  B01D46/52 ,  F16L21/06 ,  F16L33/08

Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for an air filter configured to be mounted onto air inlets of turbochargers and superchargers. The air filter comprises a proximal base including an inlet receiver configured to receive an air inlet, a clamp to secure the air inlet within the inlet receiver, and a first opening aligned with a screw mechanism of the clamp. A filter medium fastened to the proximal base is configured to remove particulate matter and other contaminates from an incoming air stream. A distal end cap fastened to the filter medium comprises a second opening aligned with the first opening. A conduit within an interior cavity of the air filter is disposed between the first opening and the second opening, facilitating tightening and loosening the clamp by extending an appropriate tool through the interior cavity so as to engage the screw mechanism of the clamp.

公开(公告)号：US20210025357A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US16937326

申请日：2020-07-23

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan Richard Fiello ,  Gilbert Heck ,  Steve Williams

IPC: F02M35/10 ,  F02M35/024 ,  F02B37/16 ,  F02M35/02

Abstract: A turbo-boost controlled intake system is disclosed that provides a driver of a vehicle with greater control over vehicle performance. The turbo-boost controlled intake system includes a control module that is coupled with an aircharger air intake. The control module instructs an electronic control unit of the vehicle to increase manifold pressure to a higher level before releasing the pressure through a waste gate so as to provide a greater power output of the engine. The turbo-boost controlled intake system further includes a wiring harness and a signal adjuster. The wiring harness couples the control module with a turbo inlet pressure sensor, a manifold absolute pressure sensor, and an electronic control unit of the vehicle. The signal adjuster includes a rheostat that enables manual adjustment of the power output of the engine.

公开(公告)号：US10883455B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-05

申请号：US15337356

申请日：2016-10-28

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams ,  Jere James Wall

IPC: F02M35/024 ,  B01D46/24 ,  B01D46/00 ,  B01D46/52 ,  F02M7/10

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are provided for an air cleaner to be mounted onto an air inlet of an internal combustion engine. The air cleaner comprises an air filter that includes a filter medium disposed between a curved base and a cover. The curved base provides an interface between the air filter and the air inlet, and comprises a shape that provides clearance between the curved base and an electric choke installed onto a carburetor comprising the air inlet. The cover secures the air filter and the curved base to the air inlet such that an airstream is drawn through the filter medium and is conducted into the air inlet. A raised portion of the cover is configured to cooperate with the curved base to ensure a desired volume of the airstream is available to the air inlet at substantially all engine speeds.

公开(公告)号：US10808653B2

公开(公告)日：2020-10-20

申请号：US16405747

申请日：2019-05-07

Applicant: K&N Engineering, Inc.

Inventor： Steve Williams

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

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.