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  Ionizing fluid flow enhancer for combustion enginesUSPTO Application #: 20060150614Title: Ionizing fluid flow enhancer for combustion engines Abstract: An ionizing fluid flow enhancer for a fluid conduit of a combustion engine includes a housing having an inlet configured to receive an inlet flow of fluid; at least one fluid modification element, disposed along the housing, configured to chemically alter the flowing fluid; and a spiral vane assembly, configured to produce an outer helical flow of the fluid and an inner helical flow of the fluid within the housing. The spiral vane assembly includes a plurality of outer vanes, disposed around an outer periphery of the housing, configured to produce an outer helical flow of the fluid; a plurality of inner vanes, disposed within a central portion of the housing, configured to produce an inner helical flow of the fluid, the inner helical flow having a higher velocity than the outer helical flow; and a flow separator, disposed between the inner vanes and the outer vanes, configured to separate the fluid flow into outer flow that flows past the outer vanes, and inner flow that flows past the inner vanes. (end of abstract)
Agent: David R. Mckinney, P.C. - Salt Lake City, UT, US Inventor: Craig D. Cummings USPTO Applicaton #: 20060150614 - Class: 060275000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Power Plants, Internal Combustion Engine With Treatment Or Handling Of Exhaust Gas, By Electrolysis, Electrical Discharge, Electrical Field, Or Vibration Generator The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060150614. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. non-provisional patent application No. 11/035,487, filed on Jan. 15, 2005, and entitled GAS FLOW ENHANCER FOR COMBUSTION ENGINES, which claims priority from U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/580,146, filed Jun. 15, 2004, and entitled PETO TURBORAMJET ENGINE COOLER AND MUFFLER. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to fluid flow in combustion engines. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device for improving the efficiency of fluid flow in an intake or exhaust conduit, or in a fuel conduit, and to the modification of chemical species within engine air intake and liquid fuel, so as to increase engine power and efficiency. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] The principles of operation of combustion engines are well understood. Air and fuel are mixed and drawn into a combustion chamber through inlet valves, where they are ignited. The ignition imparts kinetic energy to mechanical engine components, allowing the engine to do work, and also produces hot waste gasses which are discharged through exhaust valves, and eventually exhausted to the atmosphere. [0006] In order for the engine to do work, the exhaust pressure must be lower than the combustion pressure. At the same time, it is desirable to dampen the noise from the combustion, and to treat the waste gasses to reduce pollution. Thus, internal combustion engines are typically provided with catalytic converters and particulate traps to reduce emissions of undesirable gasses and particles from inefficient combustion, and mufflers of various kinds to reduce engine noise. [0007] Unfortunately, these components disposed in the exhaust stream tend to increase exhaust back pressure, thus reducing the power output and efficiency of the engine. This also tends to result in a higher operating temperature for the engine, reducing the life of lubricants and of the engine itself. [0008] Another challenge with respect to internal combustion engines has been to achieve sufficient mass balance reactivity of the fuel and air to effect complete combustion of the fuel. Incompletely burned fuel exhausted from combustion engines is one major component of modern pollution problems. Additionally, kinetic energy is lost when fuel is unburned or inefficiently burned. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] It has been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop an intake system for a combustion engine that contributes to more complete and efficient burning of motor fuel. [0010] It has also been recognized that it would be advantageous to develop a fuel intake system that conditions liquid fuel to promote more complete and efficient burning. [0011] The invention advantageously provides a ionizing fluid flow enhancer for a fluid conduit of a combustion engine. The ionizing fluid flow enhancer includes a housing having an inlet configured to receive an inlet flow of fluid; at least one fluid modification element, disposed along the housing, configured to chemically alter the flowing fluid; and a spiral vane assembly, configured to produce an outer helical flow of the fluid and an inner helical flow of the fluid within the housing. The spiral vane assembly includes a plurality of outer vanes, disposed around an outer periphery of the housing, configured to produce an outer helical flow of the fluid; a plurality of inner vanes, disposed within a central portion of the housing, configured to produce an inner helical flow of the fluid, the inner helical flow having a higher velocity than the outer helical flow; and a flow separator, disposed between the inner vanes and the outer vanes, configured to separate the fluid flow into outer flow that flows past the outer vanes, and inner flow that flows past the inner vanes. [0012] Additional features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the detailed description which follows, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which together illustrate, by way of example, features of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] FIG. 1 is a side, cross-sectional view of one embodiment of a gas flow enhancer, showing the gas flow paths therethrough. [0014] FIG. 1B is a side, cross-sectional view of the gas flow enhancer of FIG. 1, [0015] FIG. 2A is a transverse cross-sectional view of the gas flow enhancer of FIG. 1 showing a first alternative configuration for the outer vanes. [0016] FIG. 2B is a transverse cross-sectional view of the gas flow enhancer of FIG. 1 showing a second alternative configuration for the outer vanes. [0017] FIG. 3 is a partial cut-away perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a gas flow enhancer similar to that of FIG. 1. [0018] FIG. 4A is a side, cross-sectional view of the converging section and outlet nozzle of a gas flow enhancer, showing an approximate pressure profile for the exhaust gasses. [0019] FIG. 4B is a side, cross-sectional view of the converging section and outlet nozzle of a gas flow enhancer, showing an approximate velocity profile for the exhaust gasses. [0020] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an engine having an exhaust system with two gas flow enhancers disposed therein, and a gas flow enhancer disposed in the engine air intake. Continue reading... Full patent description for Ionizing fluid flow enhancer for combustion engines Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Ionizing fluid flow enhancer for combustion engines patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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