Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000-2007
Title: Innovations by James T Mikos
Introduction
James T Mikos is a notable inventor based in Westchester, IL (US), recognized for his contributions to engine technology. He holds a total of 4 patents, showcasing his expertise in developing advanced sensor systems for automotive applications.
Latest Patents
Mikos's latest patents include a pressure sensor apparatus designed for measuring pressures, including knock conditions in engine cylinders. This innovative sensor apparatus for a multi-layer steel (MLS) cylinder head gasket measures combustion pressures to detect engine conditions. The design features a membrane positioned at one end of an elongated metal tube, which engages the cylinder bore boundary. A fiber optical sensor apparatus is fixed within the tube, allowing it to communicate with cyclic combustion events via the membrane. In one embodiment, optical wires from the sensor apparatus situated at each engine bore are bundled into a common groove machined into an extended spacer layer, radially outward of the conventional boundary of the gasket. This tube protects the sensor apparatus from damage due to sealing stress on the gasket, particularly at the bore perimeter. Each tube lies in a separate groove in the spacer layer that terminates at the bore boundary. A converter changes optical signals received from the apparatus into electrical signals for transmittal to a controller.
Another significant patent by Mikos is the multi-layer steel cylinder head gasket with integrated pressure sensors. This gasket contains fully integrated pressure sensors, consisting of first and second metal layers with inner facing surfaces, and a spacer layer interposed between these surfaces. The outer surfaces of the metal layers include an elastomeric seal coating, while the inner surfaces feature a friction-reducing coating. Combustion apertures extend fully between the outer surfaces of the gasket, designed to circumscribe cylinder bores of an engine. The spacer layer includes protective slots positioned adjacent to each combustion aperture, with each slot wall containing a pressure sensor in the form of a strain gauge. These strain gauges measure deflection of the wall resulting from pressure changes within engine combustion chambers, correlating the measured deflections to actual pressures within the chambers. The protective slots ensure that the strain gauges are not exposed to combustion gases that could foul the sensors.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, James T Mikos has worked with reputable companies, including Dana Corporation and Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC. His experience in these organizations has contributed significantly to his innovative work in engine technology.