Apparatus and Method for Storing and Releasing Sulfur Containing Aromatic Compounds From a Fuel Stream of an Internal Combustion Engine

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12871475

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Disclosed is a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream. In one embodiment, the fuel filter comprises at least one column comprising an adsorbent. In one exemplary embodiment the adsorbent is capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, especially sulfur containing aromatic compounds, from fuels used in internal combustion engines, especially diesel fuels. Also disclosed is an apparatus for extending the life cycle of a post combustion emission control device. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a fuel filter for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream and an emission control device. Finally, a method for removing sulfur containing compounds from an internal combustion fuel stream is disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the method comprises passing a fuel through a fuel filter capable of removing sulfur containing compounds, storing the removed sulfur containing compounds, releasing a portion of the stored sulfur containing compounds, and sending the portion through the engine and into an emission control device.

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FRAM GROUP IP LLCC/O RANK GROUP LIMITED 148 QUAY STREET P O BOX 3515 LEVEL NINE AUCKLAND

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bause, Daniel E Flanders, US 41 587
Johnson, Russ Elmhurst, US 11 165
Rockwell, David R Waterville, US 3 6
Rohrbach, Ronald P Flemington, US 79 1473
Unger, Peter D Convent Station, US 59 1186
Zulauf, Gary B Findlay, US 32 431

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