Gerald L Vaneman from Charlottesville, VA, age 82

Catalyst Substrate Having Improved Thermal Durability
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US Patent:

7647696, Jan 19, 2010
Filed:

Feb 22, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/709591
Inventors:

William J. LaBarge - Bay City MI, US
Russell Paul Richmond - Clifford MI, US
Gerald Leroy Vaneman - Grand Blanc MI, US
Assignee:

Umicore AG & Co. KG - Hanau
International Classification:

B01D 50/00
B01J 8/02
B01J 27/00
US Classification:

29890, 422177, 422179, 422180, 422211, 502208
Abstract:

A catalyst substrate comprises a substrate material having an inlet, an outlet, an opening therebetween to allow for the passage of exhaust gas therethrough, and further comprises a catalyst and a layer of zirconium phosphate. Catalyst substrates coated with zirconium phosphate exhibit improved thermal durability, improved thermal shock resistance, and improved alkali and acidic corrosion resistance.

Catalyst Substrate Having Improved Thermal Durability
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US Patent:

20020081252, Jun 27, 2002
Filed:

Dec 21, 2000
Appl. No.:

09/747370
Inventors:

William LaBarge - Bay City MI, US
Russell Richmond - Clifford MI, US
Gerald Vaneman - Grand Blanc MI, US
International Classification:

B01J008/02
B01D053/34
F01N003/10
US Classification:

422/211000, 422/168000, 422/221000, 422/171000
Abstract:

A catalyst substrate comprises a substrate material having an inlet, an outlet, an opening therebetween to allow for the passage of exhaust gas therethrough, and further comprises a catalyst and a layer of zirconium phosphate. Catalyst substrates coated with zirconium phosphate exhibit improved thermal durability, improved thermal shock resistance, and improved alkali and acidic corrosion resistance.

Exhaust Manifold Converter Apparatus
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US Patent:

6062020, May 16, 2000
Filed:

Nov 12, 1997
Appl. No.:

8/968722
Inventors:

Scott Christopher Blanchet - Imlay City MI
Russell Paul Richmond - Clifford MI
Gerald Leroy Vaneman - Grand Blanc MI
Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:

F01N 310
US Classification:

60302
Abstract:

A manifold converter apparatus comprising a manifold housing including a plurality of inlets wherein each inlet of the plurality of inlets is mounted immediately adjacent an internal combustion engine exhaust port and a plurality of lead pipes wherein each lead pipe of the plurality of lead pipes provides an exhaust gas flow passage between one of the inlets and a manifold plenum and at least one catalyst coated substrate located within at least one of the inlets between at least one of the exhaust ports and one of the lead pipes. An advantage achieved includes quick light-off of the manifold converter apparatus after cold start of the vehicle engine.

Catalytic Converter Having A Metal Foil Substrate
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US Patent:

60998091, Aug 8, 2000
Filed:

Aug 31, 1998
Appl. No.:

9/144481
Inventors:

Michael Ralph Foster - Columbiaville MI
Gerald Leroy Vaneman - Grand Blanc MI
Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:

B01D 5334
US Classification:

422180
Abstract:

A low profile catalytic converter for use with an internal combustion engine that has a canister provided with a plurality of smooth foil sections arranged in substantially perpendicular relationship with the top and bottom walls of the canister. The smooth foil sections are spaced from each other so as to form a plurality of substantially rectangular passages providing axially extending flow paths for the exhaust gas emanating from the engine. At least one corrugated foil strip is located in each of the passages and an arm is formed with each of the smooth foil sections that is secured together with a portion of the corrugated foil strip by separate welds to the top and bottom walls of the canister.

Fuel Storage Apparatus
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US Patent:

52461300, Sep 21, 1993
Filed:

Jun 21, 1991
Appl. No.:

7/718399
Inventors:

James R. Mondt - Clarkston MI
Gerald L. Vaneman - Grand Ledge MI
Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:

B65D 2502
US Classification:

220 882
Abstract:

Coiled inserts formed from herringbone corrugated foil are disposed in the filler neck and vent lines of a methanol fuel tank to prevent passage of a flame into the tank.

Method Of Making A Catalytic Converter
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US Patent:

59099160, Jun 8, 1999
Filed:

Sep 17, 1997
Appl. No.:

8/932713
Inventors:

Michael Ralph Foster - Columbiaville MI
Gerald Leroy Vaneman - Grand Blanc MI
Jesse Allan Heather - Swartz Creek MI
Dana Michael Serrels - Davison MI
David Kwo-Shyong Chen - Rochester Hills MI
Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:

B23P 1500
US Classification:

29890
Abstract:

A method of manufacturing an oval shaped catalytic converter that reduces the amount of material and number of parts that are required for permitting the catalytic converter to treat the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine and also improves the structural durability of the converter for high temperature applications by maintaining a higher mat density along the minor axis of the converter housing.