GERALD ANTHONY FILIPEK
Pilots at Glacier Clb Dr, Washington Township, MI
License number
Michigan A3976855
Issued Date
Feb 2015
Expiration Date
Feb 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
59734 Glacier Club Dr, Washington Township, MI 48094
Professional information
Heat Source Supplied Glow Plug/Plasma Torch And Optional Spark Plasma Torch For Accomplishing More Efficient Piston Combustion
US Patent:
2009002, Jan 29, 2009
Filed:
Jul 25, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/179933
Inventors:
Gerald Filipek - Washington MI, US
Mark Plantrich - Ortonville MI, US
William Mach - Lenox Township MI, US
Mark Plantrich - Ortonville MI, US
William Mach - Lenox Township MI, US
International Classification:
F02P 23/00
US Classification:
123143 R
Abstract:
An ignition cell for incorporation into a cylinder head containing a piston. A body is affixed to an upper end location of the cylinder head and includes an ignition source end for communicating a heat supply to the body. An interior defined pre-ignition chamber is configured both for admitting atomized fuel and expelling non-volatile fuel during a compression cycle associated with the cylinder head. The heat source is communicated to the pre-ignition chamber and causes combustion of the atomized fuels within the pre-ignition chamber at a point in time ranging from between 20% of a top dead center position associated with a compression stroke and an absolute top dead center position of the cylinder head relative to the cylinder. A plurality of ports are defined in an end of the body, opposite the ignition source, for communicating the combusted fuels as a plurality of flame outlets with a remaining volume of atomized fuel, within the combustion chamber during a power outlet stroke.
Detachable Hydrofoil Trim Tabs For Use With Seaplane Floats For Assisting With Lower Speed On-Plane Condition And Stability During Step Turning/Chine Walk Manuevers
US Patent:
2008030, Dec 11, 2008
Filed:
Nov 20, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/942976
Inventors:
Gerald Filipek - Washington MI, US
International Classification:
B63B 1/00, B64C 25/54
US Classification:
244105, 114292
Abstract:
A hydrofoil trim tab for use with each of a pair of seaplane floats, each tab including a substantially planar shaped body secured to an inside facing location of each float such that a pair of tab bodies are arrayed in opposing and inwardly directed fashion relative to the floats. Each tab is further constructed as a two piece article, a first portion being either mechanically secured or welded to the surface of the float, with a second portion being releasably/breakaway attached to the first portion, such as by frangible fasteners engaging a slidably connection location between the portions. In this fashion, inadvertent breakage of a trim tab at the frangible location will prevent damage to the float.
Spark To Flame Conversion Unit, Such As Employed With An Existing Spark Plug Or Heat Source Supplied Glow Plug For Accomplishing More Efficient Piston Combustion
US Patent:
8074620, Dec 13, 2011
Filed:
Jul 25, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/179956
Inventors:
Gerald Filipek - Washington MI, US
Mark Plantrich - Ortonville MI, US
Mark Plantrich - Ortonville MI, US
International Classification:
F02P 15/00, F02P 21/00
US Classification:
123266, 123285, 123143 B
Abstract:
A pre-chamber for use with a spark plug or glow plug, the chamber being secured at an upper end attachable unit associated with an internal combustion cylinder. The pre-chamber is designed to promote faster ionization resulting in more efficient spark to flame ignition (due to voltage buildup being delayed until a generated spark jumps the gap), or beat to flame ignition (due to the introduction temperature of the injected plasma) and, in each instance, results in faster propagation of flame within the compressed cylinder, thereby achieving more efficient and consistent (cycle to cycle) output in combination with lower exhaust temperatures. A plurality of outlet ports are defined, such as perimeter/radially extending fashion, in an outlet end of the pre chamber body and communicate the combusted fuels as a plurality of flame outlets with a remaining volume of atomized fuel within the combustion chamber during a power outlet stroke.