Patent application title:

Fuel, composition and method for fueling an engine with the fuel

Publication number:

US20070062100A1

Publication date:
Application number:

11/229,735

Filed date:

2005-09-19

Abstract:

A fuel, a composition and a method are provided for fueling an engine with the fuel. The fuel, the composition and the method have an additive mixed with a base and combusted in the engine. The additive may be, for example, an oil, an extract, and/or a fuel composition. The base may be, for example, a petroleum-based fuel, a vegetable oil-based fuel, a biomass-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel and/or an animal fat-based fuel. Additionally, the fuel, the composition, and the method release an agent during combustion of the fuel. The agent may be, for example, a molecule, a gas, a particle and/or a liquid. Moreover, the agent produces an effect, such as, for example, a chemical effect, an aromatic effect, an anti-bacterial effect, an anti-viral effect, an anti-fungal effect, and/or an antimicrobial effect. The additive lowers viscosity of the fuel and/or the composition to prevent gelling of the fuel and/or the composition. The additive increases an amount of heat generated by combustion of the fuel and/or the composition to prevent gelling of the fuel and/or the composition.

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Classification:

C10L1/14 »  CPC further

Liquid carbonaceous fuels containing additives Organic compounds

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Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes for reducing smoke development

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Liquid carbonaceous fuels containing additives; Organic compounds; Hydrocarbons fractions, e.g. lubricants, solvents, naphta, bitumen, tars, terpentine

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Liquid carbonaceous fuels containing additives; Organic compounds containing oxygen; Ethers; Acetals; Ketals; Aldehydes; Ketones Aldehydes; Ketones

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Liquid carbonaceous fuels containing additives; Organic compounds containing oxygen; Carboxylic acids; salts thereof carboxylic group attached to an aliphatic carbon atom

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Liquid carbonaceous fuels containing additives; Organic compounds containing oxygen; Carboxylic acids; salts thereof carboxylic group attached to an aliphatic carbon atom polycarboxylic acid

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Liquid carbonaceous fuels containing additives; Organic compounds containing nitrogen containing at least one carbon-to-nitrogen single bond (cyclo)aliphatic amines; polyamines (no macromolecular substituent 30C); quaternair ammonium compounds; carbamates

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Liquid carbonaceous fuels containing additives; Organic compounds containing oxygen natural products, e.g. waxes, extracts, fatty oils

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Mixture of two or more additives covered by the same group of - Mixture of two components

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Liquid carbonaceous fuels

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may have an additive for mixing with a base and/or for combusting in the engine. The additive may be, for example, an oil, an extract, and/or a fuel composition. The base may be, for example, a petroleum-based fuel, a vegetable oil-based fuel, a biomass-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel and/or an animal fat-based fuel. Additionally, the fuel, the composition, and the method may release an agent during combustion of the fuel. The agent may be, for example, a molecule, a gas, a particle and/or a liquid. Moreover, the agent may produce an effect, such as, for example, a chemical effect, an aromatic effect, an anti-bacterial effect, an anti-viral effect, an anti-fungal effect, and/or an antimicrobial effect.

It is generally known that a combustion engine may deliver a byproduct into an atmosphere during combustion of a fuel. The byproduct may be, for example, water, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur emissions, particulate matter and/or nitrous dioxide. The byproduct may produce an effect on the atmosphere. The byproduct released by combusting the fuel may be related to and/or may be created by an additive mixed with the fuel prior to combusting the fuel. However, the engine and/or an operator of the engine may not control and/or may not select the additive which may be mixed with the fuel to release the byproduct into an atmosphere during combustion of the fuel in the engine.

An engine may release the byproduct during combustion of the fuel that may be harmful and/or damaging to the atmosphere and/or to an organism in the atmosphere. Additionally, an operator of the engine may not desire to release the byproduct into the atmosphere. However, the operator of the engine may not select the byproduct to be released by the engine during combustion of the fuel.

The operator of the engine may require a byproduct which may be a scent to be released during combustion of the fuel. Further, the operator of the engine may require a byproduct which may be a pest control spray to be released during combustion of the fuel. Still further, the operator of the engine may require a byproduct which may be a chemical agent to be released during combustion of the fuel which may produce an effect, such as, for example, a chemical effect, an aromatic effect, an anti-bacterial effect, an anti-viral effect, an anti-fungal effect, and/or an anti-microbial effect. Moreover, the operator of the engine may require a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine which may combust the fuel to produce, to release and/or to emit the byproduct and/or the effect.

Conventional fuels, compositions, and/or methods for fueling engines with the fuels may not give operators of engines control of production, release, and/or emission of byproducts by an engine. Furthermore conventional fuels, compositions, and/or methods for fueling engines with the fuels may not give operators of engines a choice to select additives which when combusted in the engine produce the byproducts. Moreover, conventional fuels, compositions, and/or methods for fueling engines with the fuels may not produce, release, and/or emit operator-selected agents during combustion.

A need, therefore, exists for a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel. Additionally, a need exists for a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may have an additive for mixing with a base and/or for combusting in the engine. Additionally, a need exists for a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may have an additive which may be, for example, an oil, an extract, and/or a fuel composition. Additionally, a need exists for a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may have a base which may be, for example, a petroleum-based fuel, a vegetable oil-based fuel, a biomass-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel and/or an animal fat-based fuel.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may have an additive for mixing with a base and/or for combusting in the engine. The additive may be, for example, an oil, an extract, and/or a fuel composition. The base may be, for example, a petroleum-based fuel, a vegetable oil-based fuel, a biomass-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel and/or an animal fat-based fuel. Additionally, the fuel, the composition, and the method may release an agent during combustion of the fuel. The agent may be, for example, a molecule, a gas, a particle and/or a liquid. Moreover, the agent may produce an effect, such as, for example, a chemical effect, an aromatic effect, an anti-bacterial effect, an anti-viral effect, an anti-fungal effect, and/or an antimicrobial effect.

To this end, in an embodiment of the present invention, a fuel for fueling an engine is provided. The fuel has a base wherein the base is combustible. Further, the fuel has a first additive mixed with the base wherein the first additive is an oil wherein the base and the first additive are combusted in the engine to produce an agent.

In an embodiment, the base is one of a petroleum-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel, or a vegetable oil-based fuel.

In an embodiment, the oil is aromatic.

In an embodiment, the fuel has a second additive wherein the second additive is an extract.

In an embodiment, the fuel has a second additive wherein the second additive is a petroleum.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a composition for fueling an engine wherein the composition is combusted to produce an agent is provided. Further the composition has a base wherein the base is combustible. Still further, the composition has a first additive mixed with the base wherein the first additive is an extract wherein the base and the first additive are combusted in the engine to produce the agent.

In an embodiment, the base is one of a petroleum-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel, or a vegetable oil-based fuel.

In an embodiment, the first additive is a citric seed extract.

In an embodiment, the composition has a second additive wherein the second additive is an oil.

In an embodiment, the composition has a second additive wherein the second additive is a gas-to-liquid fuel.

In an embodiment, the agent is aromatic.

In an embodiment, the agent is a gas.

In an embodiment, the agent is a liquid.

In another embodiment of the present invention, a method for fueling an engine to deliver an agent is provided. Further, the method has the step of mixing the fuel wherein the fuel is a mixture of a base and a first additive wherein the base is combustible wherein the first additive is an oil. Still further, the method has the step of combusting the fuel to release the agent.

In an embodiment, the method has the step of mixing the fuel before combustion.

In an embodiment, the method has the step of mixing the fuel during combustion.

In an embodiment, the method has the step of mixing a second additive with the fuel wherein the second additive is an extract.

In an embodiment, the method has the step of mixing a second

additive with the fuel wherein the second additive is a fuel composition.

In an embodiment, the agent is a fragrance.

In an embodiment, the agent is odorless.

It is, therefore, an advantage of the present invention to provide a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel.

Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may have an additive for mixing with a base and/or for combusting in the engine.

And, another advantage of the present invention is to provide a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may have an additive which may be, for example, an oil, an extract, and/or a fuel composition.

Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine which may have a base which may be, for example, a petroleum-based fuel, a vegetable oil-based fuel, a biomass-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel and/or an animal fat-based fuel.

A further advantage of the present invention is to provide a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may release an agent during combustion of the fuel.

Moreover, an advantage of the present invention is to provide a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may release an agent during combustion which may be, for example, a molecule, a gas, a particle and/or a liquid.

And, another advantage of the present invention is to provide a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may release an agent during combustion which may produce an effect, such as, for example, a chemical effect, an aromatic effect, an anti-bacterial effect, an anti-viral effect, an anti-fungal effect, and/or an antimicrobial effect.

Additional features and advantages of the present invention are described in, and will be apparent from, the detailed description of the presently preferred embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENTLY PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention generally relates to a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may have an additive for mixing with a base and/or for combusting in the engine. The additive may be, for example, an oil, an extract, and/or a fuel composition. The base may be, for example, a petroleum-based fuel, a vegetable oil-based fuel, a biomass-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel and/or an animal fat-based fuel. Additionally, the fuel, the composition, and the method may release an agent during combustion of the fuel. The agent may be, for example, a molecule, a gas, a particle and/or a liquid. Moreover, the agent may produce an effect, such as, for example, a chemical effect, an aromatic effect, an anti-bacterial effect, an anti-viral effect, an anti-fungal effect, and/or an antimicrobial effect.

The fuel, the method, and/or the composition may include a base, such as, for example, a petroleum-based fuel, a vegetable oil-based fuel, a biomass-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel, an animal fat-based fuel and/or the like. The base may be combustible. A weight percentage range of 50%-99.9% of a total composition of the fuel and/or the composition may be the base.

The fuel, the composition, and/or the method may have a first additive which may be mixed with the base. The first additive may be, for example, an oil and/or the like. The first additive may be, for example, an aromatic oil, a non-aromatic oil, an organic oil, a synthetic oil and/or the like. The first additive may be, for example, an aloe oil which may promote healing for a damaged hair, a dry hair and/or an epithelial cell. The first additive may be, for example, algae oil, castor oil, jojoba oil and/or the like. The first additive may be, for example, a sweet almond oil which ay nourish and/or moisturize a dry epithelial cell and/or a chapped epithelial cell. The sweet almond oil may be a fragrance. The first additive may be, for example, an avocado oil which may treat a chronic eczema in an epithelial cell. The first additive ay be, for example, methyl selycilic, wintergreen oil and/or the like.

The first additive may be, for example, a chamomile oil which may treat a restlessness, an inflammation, and/or a sepsis. The first additive may be, for example, a citronella oil which may repel insects. The citronella oil may be a fragrance. The first additive may be, for example, a eucalyptus oil which may treat a respiratory infection. The eucalyptus oil may be a fragrance. The first additive may be, for example, a hemp oil which may treat an eczema and/or an arthritic joint. The first additive may be, for example, a jasmine oil which may treat a depression, a sepsis, and/or a restlessness. The first additive may be, for example, a jojoba oil which may cause an epithelial cell of a user and/or a plant to retain water. The first additive may be, for example, a lavender oil which may soothe an irritated epithelial cell.

The first additive may be, for example, an olive oil which may be a sun screen and/or a sun block. The first additive may be, for example, a patchouli oil which may treat a depression, a sepsis, an odor, a restlessness, a fungal growth and/or an inflammation. The first additive may be, for example, a rose oil which may treat a restlessness and/or a skin irritation. The rose oil may be a fragrance. The first additive may be, for example, a tea tree oil which may treat a sepsis, a germicidal infection, a viral infection, a fungal infection, and/or an insect infestation. A weight percentage range of 0.1%-0.5% of a total composition of the fuel and/or the composition may be the first additive.

The fuel, the composition and/or the method may include a second additive which may be mixed with the base. The second additive may be, for example, an extract and/or the like. The second additive may be, for example, a citrus seed extract and/or ay have a lactic acid, a citric acid, a fumaric acid, an adipic acid, an aminoacetic acid, an ascorbic acid, a palmitic acid, a glucose and/or a mannose therein. The second additive may kill a fungus and/or a bacteria. A weight percentage range of less than 0.2% of a total composition of the fuel and/or the composition may be the second additive.

The fuel, the composition, and/or the method may include a third additive which may be mixed with the base. The third additive may be, for example, a fuel composition and/or the like. The fuel composition may be, for example, a gas-to-liquid fuel (hereinafter “GTL”) and/or may reduce an emission from the engine, such as, for example, a sulfur emission, an aromatic emission and/or a toxic emission. A weight percentage range of 3%-15% of a total composition of the fuel and/or the composition may be the third additive.

The fuel may have the base which may be mixed with the first additive, the second additive and/or the third additive prior to storing the fuel in a holding tank which may be connected to the engine. The fuel may have the base which may be mixed with the first additive, the second additive and/or the third additive during storage of the base in a holding tank which may be connected to the engine. A mixing of the base with the first additive, the second additive and/or the third additive may produce a fuel and/or a composition which may produce, release, and/or emit the agent when combusted in the engine. After mixing the base and the first additive, the second additive and/or the third additive and after placing the fuel in the holding tank, an engine system may deliver the fuel for combustion in the engine. During the combustion, the engine may release the agent and/or agents.

The present invention generally relates to a fuel, a composition and a method for fueling an engine with the fuel which may allow a producer of the fuel, an operator of the engine and/or an engine system to mix an additive and/or additives with a base and/or bases to produce, release, and/or emit an agent and/or agents during combustion. The additive may be, for example, an oil, an extract, and/or a fuel composition. Moreover, the agent and/or agents produced, released, and/or emitted during combustion may produce an effect, such as, for example, a chemical effect, an aromatic effect, an anti-bacterial effect, an anti-viral effect, an anti-fungal effect, and/or an antimicrobial effect.

It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and without diminishing its attendant advantages. It is, therefore, intended that such changes and modifications be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

We claim:

1. A fuel for fueling an engine, the fuel comprising:

a base wherein the base is combustible; and

a first additive mixed with the base wherein the first additive is an oil wherein the base and the first additive are combusted in the engine to produce an agent.

2. The fuel of claim 1 wherein the base is one of a petroleum-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel, or a vegetable oil-based fuel.

3. The fuel of claim 1 wherein the oil is aromatic.

4. The fuel of claim 1 further comprising:

a second additive wherein the second additive is an extract.

5. The fuel of claim 1 further comprising:

a second additive wherein the second additive is a petroleum.

6. A composition for fueling an engine wherein the composition is combusted to produce an agent, the composition comprising:

a base wherein the base is combustible; and

a first additive mixed with the base wherein the first additive is an extract wherein the base and the first additive are combusted in the engine to produce the agent.

7. The composition of claim 6 wherein the base is one of a petroleum-based fuel, a biodiesel-based fuel, or a vegetable oil-based fuel.

8. The composition of claim 6 wherein the first additive is a citric seed extract.

9. The composition of claim 6 further comprising:

a second additive wherein the second additive is an oil.

10. The composition of claim 6 further comprising:

a second additive wherein the second additive is a gas-to-liquid fuel.

11. The composition of claim 6 wherein the agent is aromatic.

12. The composition of claim 6 wherein the agent is a gas.

13. The composition of claim 6 wherein the agent is a liquid.

14. A method for fueling an engine to deliver an agent, the method comprising the steps of:

mixing the fuel wherein the fuel is a mixture of a base and a first additive wherein the base is combustible wherein the first additive is an oil; and

combusting the fuel to release the agent.

15. The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of:

mixing the fuel before combustion.

16. The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of:

mixing the fuel during combustion.

17. The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of:

mixing a second additive with the fuel wherein the second additive is an extract.

18. The method of claim 14 further comprising the step of:

mixing a second additive with the fuel wherein the second additive is a fuel composition.

19. The method of claim 14 wherein the agent is a fragrance.

20. The method of claim 14 wherein the agent is odorless.

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