James Kenneth Vanderveen

Title: James Kenneth Vanderveen and an Integrated Vehicle Intake System.

Introduction

James Kenneth Vanderveen is an inventor associated with Windsor, California, and Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation. His listed patent focuses on integrating fuel-vapor management and airflow features into a vehicle intake system.

Latest Patents

Vanderveen is credited with 1 patent: “Intake manifold having integrated features.” The invention describes a vehicle fuel intake system comprising an intake manifold, an injector pack assembly, and an air cleaner assembly. An encapsulated lead frame in the injector pack provides electrical communication to the fuel injectors.

The intake manifold defines a fuel rail and a cavity that captures vapors permeating from the fuel rail and channels them back into the air intake passages. The air cleaner assembly includes a filter that absorbs fuel-vapor emissions from unburned fuel escaping while the engine is not operating. An actuator moves the filter between open and closed positions. When the engine starts, the actuator opens the filter to permit unrestricted airflow through the intake manifold.

Career Highlights

The available information connects Vanderveen’s patent work with Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation. His invention brings together components for fuel delivery, vapor handling, and engine airflow in a vehicle intake system.

Collaborations

Ki-Ho Lee is identified as a coworker associated with Vanderveen. The provided information does not specify further details about their collaboration or respective contributions to the patent.

Conclusion

James Kenneth Vanderveen’s listed patent presents an integrated approach to managing fuel vapors and airflow in a vehicle intake system, reflecting his connection to automotive engineering at Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation.