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GB2249132A
GB2249132A GB9023298A GB9023298A GB2249132A GB 2249132 A GB2249132 A GB 2249132A GB 9023298 A GB9023298 A GB 9023298A GB 9023298 A GB9023298 A GB 9023298A GB 2249132 A GB2249132 A GB 2249132A
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Lionel Leslie Frederic Deadman
Judith Elizabeth Deadman
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02MSUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M27/00Apparatus for treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture, by catalysts, electric means, magnetism, rays, sound waves, or the like
    • F02M27/04Apparatus for treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture, by catalysts, electric means, magnetism, rays, sound waves, or the like by electric means, ionisation, polarisation or magnetism
    • F02M27/045Apparatus for treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture, by catalysts, electric means, magnetism, rays, sound waves, or the like by electric means, ionisation, polarisation or magnetism by permanent magnets
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02MSUPPLYING COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE MIXTURES OR CONSTITUENTS THEREOF
    • F02M27/00Apparatus for treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture, by catalysts, electric means, magnetism, rays, sound waves, or the like
    • F02M27/02Apparatus for treating combustion-air, fuel, or fuel-air mixture, by catalysts, electric means, magnetism, rays, sound waves, or the like by catalysts
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F02COMBUSTION ENGINES; HOT-GAS OR COMBUSTION-PRODUCT ENGINE PLANTS
    • F02BINTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES; COMBUSTION ENGINES IN GENERAL
    • F02B3/00Engines characterised by air compression and subsequent fuel addition
    • F02B3/06Engines characterised by air compression and subsequent fuel addition with compression ignition

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The fuel flows through a copper, brass, aluminium or zinc casing 4 containing a magnet 1 of at least 1000 gauss, an iron or steel core 2 and a coil 3 of tin or tin alloyed, coated or mixed with aluminium, lead, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, silver or zinc or combinations thereof. <IMAGE>

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FUEL ENHANCEMENT DEVICES FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES This invention relates to devices for enhancing the desirable qualities of fuels used in internal combustion engines, commonly designated "petrol" (i.e. "gasoline"), "diesel", "kerosene" or "derv".
One desirable characteristic of such fuels is the "anti-knock" quality which is a measure of the ability, when used in internal combustion engines, to burn smoothly, evenly and predictably. This is commonly determined by ascertaining the point at which pre-ignition (characterised by a knocking sound which is indicative of potential damage to the engine) occurs, and comparing this with a fuel consisting of a mixture of heptane and octane, containing for example 90%, 92%, 94% etc, of the latter - which gives rise to the equivalent "octane number". It is established practice to add octane improvers such as organo-lead compounds (e.g. lead tetraethyl) which may be mixed with alkyl halides (e.g. ethylene dibromide) in order to raise the octane number, especially in the case of petrol. High octane fuels are preferable.
Another desirable characteristic is the ability of the fuel to provide adequate lubrication of the moving components exposed to the ignition process. In this regard, the combustion products of the aforementioned lead compounds (e.g. lead oxide) are effective lubricants.
A further desirable characteristic is that the combustion process should produce a minimum of toxic exhaust emissions such as carbon monoxide, carbon, nitrogen oxides, aldehydes, lead compounds and unburnt fuel, thus reducing possible undesirable environmental effects.
Among the methods currently employed to encourage the reduction of environmental pollution, is the use of "unleaded" petrol. This is an internal combustion engine fuel which contains no added lead compounds, but relies on the use of an increased proportion of aromatic hydrocarbons (such as benzene) in its composition to prevent "knocking". Another method employs catalytic converters containing colloidal platinum to modify the composition of the exhaust gases.
However, these have several practical disadvantages: In the case of unleaded petrol commercially available, the anti-knock qualities of the fuel are considerably reduced, so that the ignition timing of the engine must be retarded to compensate, which in turn adversely affects the power generated.
Furthermore, the combustion characteristics are such that the valve metallurgy must be able to withstand the more hostile conditions which unleaded fuels generally impose compared with leaded fuels.
In the case of catalytic exhaust conversion systems, these are inherently expensive and are easily rendered ineffective by accidental contamination with, for example, traces of leaded fuel.
To overcome some or all of these problems, a number of possible solutions have been suggested. These include the use of tin and its alloys and compounds. A comprehensive review of the literature is contained, for example, in publications of the International Tin Research Institute dated 26 July 1990 entitled "The Chemistry of Tin Alloy-based Fuel Modifying Devices" and "A Select Bibliography on the Uses and Interactions of Tin and Tin-Alloys with Fuels and Oils". These disclose, inter alia, the use of tin and its alloys as additives and catalysts.
To reduce the levels of unburnt fuel in petrol and diesel engines, attention has been given to the design of the combustion chamber in order to promote more efficient mixing of the vaporised fuel and air before ignition takes place.
Our invention consists of devices incorporating a magnet in close proximity to a ferrous metal core on which is wound in physical contact a coil of wire consisting essentially of tin, or tin in conjunction with other specified metals. The effect is enhanced by enclosing the devices in a case containing metal dissimilar to the other metals present.
The devices provide an array of magnetic, electro-chemical and catalytic processes, which singly or in combination, enable unleaded fuels to be used instead of leaded fuels without substantial modification to the ignition timing or valve metallurgy of the engine and may be inserted into the fuel line, used to treat fuel in bulk, or be incorporated into the carburettor or other metering mechanism.
It is a further feature that the devices promote the more complete combustion of internal combustion engine fuels, whether of the "petrol" variety or the "diesel" variety, thus increasing the distance travelled from a given amount of fuel and reducing the emission of unoxidised fuel.
The advantages of these devices include: economy in the use of fuel, less environmental pollution, more responsive engine power, and a reduction of undesirable deposits of lead and carbon in the engine.
The aforementioned array consists of one or more of the following components acting either singly or in combination: 1 A magnet, especially a magnet with a power of at least 1000 gauss measured at its surface.
2 A ferrous metal core, which may itself also be a magnet.
3 A coil of metal wire containing tin or a tin alloy, in contact with the core.
4 A case containing a metal dissimilar to the other components present.
A preferred arrangement is illustrated, although not limited by, the attached drawing (Figure 1) showing the elements numbered as above.
The magnet is conveniently made of, for example, cobalt steel, or a rare earth metal or alloy, or a ceramic material, or a metal nitride.
The core preferably consists of iron or steel.
The coil is fabricated from tin or tin alloyed, coated or mixed with a metal or metals selected from a group which includes: aluminium, antimony, cobalt, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, silver, vanadium, zinc.
The casing is preferably constructed from copper, brass, aluminium, zinc or metal castings containing any of these metals.
Under suitable conditions of use, several chemical, electro-chemical, electrosynthetical and catalytic processes are or may be involved, which may result in one or more of the following reactions occurring: a The transport of tin molecules via the fuel to the combustion chamber, thus improving the combustion and lubrication qualities of the fuel.
b The synthesis of beneficial organic compoumds from the aromatic content, under the influence of the tin or tin compounds.
c The voltages generated by the presence of dissimilar metals.
d The electrical effect produced by the mechanical agitation of the magnetic element of the devices when installed in moving vehicles.
Whatever the precise nature of these reactions, the practical benefits are generally found to include: a smoother, cleaner, more responsive engine; an improvement in fuel consumption averaging 7% with "urban cycle" driving and of at least 10% at a constant 70 mph; a reduction in noxious exhaust emissions of at least 30%.

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1 An internal combustion engine fuel enhancement device consisting of a magnet in close proximity to a ferrous metal core on which is wound in physical contact a coil of wire consisting of tin, or tin in con junction with other specified metals.
2 A device as claimed in Claim 1 in which the magnet has a field strength exceeding 1000 gauss at its surface.
3 A device as claimed in Claim 1 in which the core consists substantially of iron.
4 A device as claimed in Claim 1 in which the coil of tin wire is alloyed, coated, or mixed with one or more metals selected from the following group: aluminium, antimony, cobalt, iron, lead, magnesium, manganese, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, silver, vanadium, zinc.
5 A device as claimed in Claims 1 and 3 in which the core is of circular cross-section.
6 A device as claimed in Claim 5 in which the diameter is between 0.3cm and 50cm.
7 A device as claimed in Claims 1 and 4 in which the coil of wire is of circular cross-section.
8 A device as claimed in Claim 7 in which the diameter is between 0.4mm and 8mm.
9 A device as claimed in Claims 1 to 8 encased in copper, brass, aluminium or a casting metal containing any of these.
10 A device as claimed in Claims 1 to 9 inserted in the fuel line of an internal combustion engine.
11 A device as claimed in Claims 1 to 9 incorporated into the carburettor of an internal combustion engine.
12 A device as claimed in Claims 1 to 9 incorporated into the fuel delivery system of an internal combustion engine.
13 A device as claimed in Claims 1 to 9 incorporated into the fuel metering system of an internal combustion engine.
14 A method of treating internal combustion engine fuel by passing it through a device as described herein.
15 Internal combustion engine fuel treated by a device claimed in Claims 1 to 9.
16 Devices sustantially as described herein with reference to the accom panying drawing.
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WO1995016123A1 (en) * 1993-12-08 1995-06-15 E.P.A. Ecology Pure Air Inc. Motor fuel performance enhancer
WO1995018935A1 (en) * 1994-01-06 1995-07-13 Powerplus International Corporation Limited Fuel hose and apparatus for improving the efficiency of hydrocarbon and synthetic fuel combustion
GB2293413A (en) * 1994-09-22 1996-03-27 Mjm Machinery Ltd Fuel treatment device
GB2298704A (en) * 1995-03-08 1996-09-11 Liff Ind Ltd Magnetic fuel conditioning device
EP0773360A1 (en) * 1995-11-02 1997-05-14 TAG Co. LTD. An exhaust gas purification system for a combustion apparatus
GB2317921A (en) * 1996-10-02 1998-04-08 Oxylife Catalytic fuel treatment for improving combustion efficiency
GB2325240A (en) * 1997-05-17 1998-11-18 Michael Gilligan Fuel conditioning device
WO2000050813A3 (en) * 1999-02-24 2000-12-21 Garcia Rene Bulmaro Mendez Improvements to the use of magnetic microfields for burning fuel
GB2355491A (en) * 1999-10-21 2001-04-25 Michael Leonard Lucas Fuel conditioning device comprising tin and magnesium
ES2156067A1 (en) * 1999-01-22 2001-06-01 Caicedo Francisco Fernandez Device for saving fuel and reducing contamination
EP1084336A4 (en) * 1998-06-01 2001-11-21 Kavokor Fuel System Llc Swirling and charging fuel to enhance combustion
ES2182643A1 (en) * 2000-07-26 2003-03-01 Hotellerie De Fallois Eduard L Device for saving fuel and contamination reduction
WO2004020811A1 (en) * 2002-08-29 2004-03-11 Andreas Kreisel Method and device for the electromagnetic treatment of hydrogen contained in humid combustion air and fuel for internal combustion engines and devices
WO2009059767A1 (en) * 2007-11-06 2009-05-14 Dirk Wasse Device for optimizing fuels of all kinds for the installation into agricultural forestry, construction and tracked vehicles
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CN104018959A (en) * 2014-06-13 2014-09-03 苏悦熙 Oil-saving emission-reduction device for automobile
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WO1995016123A1 (en) * 1993-12-08 1995-06-15 E.P.A. Ecology Pure Air Inc. Motor fuel performance enhancer
WO1995018935A1 (en) * 1994-01-06 1995-07-13 Powerplus International Corporation Limited Fuel hose and apparatus for improving the efficiency of hydrocarbon and synthetic fuel combustion
GB2293413A (en) * 1994-09-22 1996-03-27 Mjm Machinery Ltd Fuel treatment device
GB2298704A (en) * 1995-03-08 1996-09-11 Liff Ind Ltd Magnetic fuel conditioning device
GB2298704B (en) * 1995-03-08 1998-11-11 Liff Ind Ltd Method of conditioning a hydrocarbon fuel in fluid form
EP0773360A1 (en) * 1995-11-02 1997-05-14 TAG Co. LTD. An exhaust gas purification system for a combustion apparatus
GB2317921A (en) * 1996-10-02 1998-04-08 Oxylife Catalytic fuel treatment for improving combustion efficiency
GB2325240A (en) * 1997-05-17 1998-11-18 Michael Gilligan Fuel conditioning device
GB2325240B (en) * 1997-05-17 2001-03-21 Michael Gilligan Fuel conditioning device
EP1084336A4 (en) * 1998-06-01 2001-11-21 Kavokor Fuel System Llc Swirling and charging fuel to enhance combustion
ES2156067A1 (en) * 1999-01-22 2001-06-01 Caicedo Francisco Fernandez Device for saving fuel and reducing contamination
WO2000050813A3 (en) * 1999-02-24 2000-12-21 Garcia Rene Bulmaro Mendez Improvements to the use of magnetic microfields for burning fuel
GB2355491A (en) * 1999-10-21 2001-04-25 Michael Leonard Lucas Fuel conditioning device comprising tin and magnesium
GB2355491B (en) * 1999-10-21 2003-11-05 Michael Leonard Lucas Fuel conditioning device
ES2182643A1 (en) * 2000-07-26 2003-03-01 Hotellerie De Fallois Eduard L Device for saving fuel and contamination reduction
ES2182643B1 (en) * 2000-07-26 2004-04-01 Eduardo Gaspar L'hotellerie De Fallois DEVICE FOR SAVING FUEL AND REDUCTION OF POLLUTION.
WO2004020811A1 (en) * 2002-08-29 2004-03-11 Andreas Kreisel Method and device for the electromagnetic treatment of hydrogen contained in humid combustion air and fuel for internal combustion engines and devices
WO2009059767A1 (en) * 2007-11-06 2009-05-14 Dirk Wasse Device for optimizing fuels of all kinds for the installation into agricultural forestry, construction and tracked vehicles
WO2010139594A1 (en) * 2009-06-02 2010-12-09 Ian Wood Device for reducing the pollutant fraction in the exhaust gas of internal combustion engines
EP2261494A1 (en) * 2009-06-02 2010-12-15 Ian Wood Device for lowering the proportion of contaminants in waste gas from combustion engines
CN104018959A (en) * 2014-06-13 2014-09-03 苏悦熙 Oil-saving emission-reduction device for automobile
CN104018959B (en) * 2014-06-13 2017-04-26 苏悦熙 Oil-saving emission-reduction device for automobile
WO2017116240A1 (en) * 2015-12-31 2017-07-06 Coquis Sánchez-Concha Rodrigo Device for the treatment and removal of bacteria in hydrocarbon fuels, and method for the production thereof and the activation of the surface thereof

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