Jerome Hornback from Greenwood, IN

Cast End Cap Mounting Module
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US Patent:

20090232592, Sep 17, 2009
Filed:

Mar 17, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/049441
Inventors:

Kevin Virgil Gudorf - Columbus IN, US
Jerome Brian Hornback - Greenwood IN, US
International Classification:

F16L 13/04
F16L 25/14
US Classification:

403268, 403271, 2852881
Abstract:

An end cap mounting module comprises an end cap body that is cast as a single-piece component that has a first mount interface for connection to a catalytic converter and a second mount interface for connection to an exhaust pipe. In one example, the single-piece end cap body includes at least one integrally formed sensor boss and/or fastener boss.

Serviceable Catalyst And Mixer Unit For Vehicle Exhaust System
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US Patent:

20210301704, Sep 30, 2021
Filed:

Mar 30, 2020
Appl. No.:

16/834353
Inventors:

- Columbus IN, US
Jerome Hornback - Indianapolis IN, US
International Classification:

F01N 3/20
F01N 3/021
F01N 3/28
B01D 53/94
B01D 53/90
Abstract:

A vehicle exhaust system component, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing defining an internal cavity to receive exhaust gases, at least one first catalyst received within the internal cavity, at least one filter positioned within the internal cavity downstream of the at least one first catalyst, and at least one second catalyst received within the internal cavity downstream of the at least one filter. A mixer has an inlet that receives exhaust gases exiting the at least one filter and an outlet that directs exhaust gases into the at least one second catalyst. One or more of the at least one first catalyst, the at least one second catalyst, and the at least one filter are serviceable.

Automotive Aftertreatment System Having A Tubular Injector
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US Patent:

20210025311, Jan 28, 2021
Filed:

Jul 26, 2019
Appl. No.:

16/523139
Inventors:

- Columbus IN, US
Jerome B. Hornback - Greenwood IN, US
International Classification:

F01N 3/28
B60K 13/04
F01N 3/20
Abstract:

An exhaust aftertreatment system for use with an automotive diesel engine, the system includes a selective catalytic reduction unit a reagent storage tank, and a reagent distribution system. A reagent fluid is stored in the reagent storage tank. The reagent is delivered to exhaust gases produced by the engine using the reagent distributor. The selective catalytic reduction unit is positioned downstream of the reagent distributor and is configured to remove effluents from the exhaust gases.

Heat Shield With Insulated Doser And Sensor Mount Areas For A Vehicle Exhaust Component
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US Patent:

20190101041, Apr 4, 2019
Filed:

Mar 23, 2017
Appl. No.:

16/085302
Inventors:

- Columbus IN, US
Jerome Brian Hornback - Indianapolis IN, US
Jeffery Warren Prairie - Franklin IN, US
John G. Rohde - Columbus IN, US
Thibaut Contremoulins - Belfort, FR
Maria Saur - Augsburg, DE
International Classification:

F01N 13/14
F01N 13/18
F01N 3/20
F01N 3/28
Abstract:

An exhaust component assembly includes a housing having at least one mount area configured to be attached to another exhaust component. A primary heat shield is attached to the housing and includes at least one open area at the mount area. A secondary heat shield positioned adjacent to the primary heat shield to at least partially cover the mount area. A method of assembling the primary and secondary heat shields to the housing of the exhaust component assembly is also disclosed.

Insulated Composite Heat Shield For Vehicle Exhaust System
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US Patent:

20190085749, Mar 21, 2019
Filed:

Mar 23, 2017
Appl. No.:

16/085284
Inventors:

- Columbus IN, US
Jerome Brian Hornback - Indianapolis IN, US
Jeffery Warren Prairie - Franklin IN, US
John G. Rohde - Columbus IN, US
Thibaut Contremoulins - Belfort, FR
Maria Saur - Augsburg, DE
International Classification:

F01N 13/14
F01N 13/18
F01N 3/20
F01N 3/28
Abstract:

An exhaust component assembly includes a heat shield formed from a composite material and a mounting structure that attaches the heat shield to an outer housing of an exhaust component. The mounting structure comprises an insulator located between an outer surface of the outer housing an inner surface of the heat shield. A method of assembling the composite heat shield to the outer housing of the exhaust component assembly is also disclosed.

Insulated Heat Shield For Vehicle Exhaust System
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US Patent:

20190072022, Mar 7, 2019
Filed:

Mar 23, 2017
Appl. No.:

16/085232
Inventors:

- Columbus IN, US
Jerome Brian Hornback - Indianapolis IN, US
Jeffery Warren Prairie - Franklin IN, US
John G. Rohde - Columbus IN, US
Thibaut Contremoulins - Belfort, FR
Maria Saur - Augsburg, DE
International Classification:

F01N 13/14
F01N 13/18
F01N 3/20
Abstract:

An exhaust component assembly includes a heat shield and a mounting structure to attach the heat shield to an outer housing of an exhaust component. The mounting structure comprises a primary insulator located between an outer surface of the outer housing and an inner surface of the heat shield and at least one secondary insulator positioned adjacent to the primary insulator. A method of assembling the heat shield to the outer housing of the exhaust component assembly is also disclosed.

Vehicle Exhaust System Component Having An Insulating Heat Shield Assembly With Encapsulated Pockets
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US Patent:

20190055876, Feb 21, 2019
Filed:

Mar 23, 2017
Appl. No.:

16/085269
Inventors:

- Columbus IN, US
Jerome Brian Hornback - Indianapolis IN, US
John G. Rohde - Columbus IN, US
Thibaut Contremoulins - Belfort, FR
Maria Saur - Augsburg, DE
International Classification:

F01N 13/14
F01N 13/18
F01N 3/20
F01N 3/28
F01N 13/16
B01D 53/94
Abstract:

An exhaust component assembly includes a heat shield and a mounting structure to attach the heat shield to an outer housing of an exhaust component. The mounting structure includes a primary insulator located between an outer surface of the outer housing and an inner surface of the heat shield, and at least one secondary insulator positioned adjacent the primary insulator. The primary insulator comprises a sheet of material including at least one encapsulated insulating cavity.

Mixer For A Vehicle Exhaust System
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US Patent:

20190010850, Jan 10, 2019
Filed:

Jul 7, 2017
Appl. No.:

15/643884
Inventors:

- Columbus IN, US
Jerome Brian Hornback - Indianapolis IN, US
Tony Parrish - Columbus IN, US
John G. Rohde - Columbus IN, US
Eric Ker - Columbus IN, US
International Classification:

F01N 3/28
Abstract:

A vehicle exhaust system includes an outer housing defining an internal cavity surrounding an axis, an inlet baffle configured to direct engine exhaust gas into the internal cavity, and an injector that is configured to spray a fluid into the internal cavity to mix with engine exhaust gas. An inner wall is spaced radially inward of an inner surface of the outer housing to define a gap. The inner wall has an impingement side facing the axis and a non-impingement side facing the gap. At least one heat transfer element is positioned within the gap and in is contact with at least one of the inner surface of the outer housing and the non-impingement side of the inner wall to transfer heat through the inner wall to the impingement side to reduce spray deposit formation.

Jerome Hornback