Methods and apparatus for converting internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to hydrogen fuel
First Claim
1. A apparatus comprising:
- a) a set of replacement HIPAs (hydrogen injection port adaptors);
b) a source of hydrogen fuel; and
c) a gas manifold to connect the HIPAs to the hydrogen fuel source.
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Abstract
The present invention concerns apparatus, kits and methods for converting ICE vehicles to run on hydrogen fuel. Certain embodiments of the invention may comprise HIPAs (hydrogen injection port adaptors), hydrogen gas manifolds and hydrogen fuel sources. The HIPAs are designed to replace the spark plugs in internal combustion engines and may comprise a hydrogen input tap, hydrogen channel, spark producer and/or feedback sensor. In some embodiments, a computer and/or CPU may electronically control the timing of hydrogen ignition. In other embodiments, a mechanical timing system may supplement or replace electronic control of ignition timing. In various embodiments, any source of hydrogen fuel may be used. In preferred embodiments, the hydrogen fuel source comprises doped sodium alanate compositions. The hydrogen fuel may be packaged into cassettes or other modular storage systems. Cassettes may be inserted into Decom™ units to provide hydrogen fuel to the vehicle.
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26 Claims
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1. A apparatus comprising:
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a) a set of replacement HIPAs (hydrogen injection port adaptors);
b) a source of hydrogen fuel; and
c) a gas manifold to connect the HIPAs to the hydrogen fuel source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for converting an ICE engine to run on hydrogen fuel comprising:
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a) replacing the spark plugs with HIPAs;
b) installing a source of hydrogen fuel;
c) installing a gas manifold to connect the HIPAs to the hydrogen fuel source; and
d) connecting the HIPAs to an electrical ignition system. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A kit for converting internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to hydrogen fuel comprising:
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a) a set of replacement HIPAs; and
b) a gas manifold to connect the HIPAs to a hydrogen fuel source. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24)
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25. A spark plug comprising:
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a) a central hydrogen tube; and
b) an offset spark point. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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