Patents by Inventor Billy Brandenburg
Billy Brandenburg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230235567Abstract: A generator enclosure includes a door frame and an enclosure panel with integrated flashing having a first vertical portion, a second vertical portion, and a horizontal portion extending from the first vertical portion to the second vertical portion. The horizontal portion may abut the door frame and the second vertical portion may extend below a top portion of the door frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2023Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventor: Billy Brandenburg
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Patent number: 11181038Abstract: A generator system may include a compressor and an electric motor. The compressor includes an impeller, and the compressor provides a quantity of air flowing toward an intake of an engine through rotation of the impeller. The electric motor is mechanically linked to the compressor and rotates the impeller to force the quantity of air flowing toward the intake of the engine. The generator system may include a charge air cooler to receive the quantity of air flowing toward the intake of the engine and increase an air charge density of the quantity of air. The generator system may include an exhaust portion to expel exhaust from the engine such that the quantity of air provided by the compressor does not include exhaust expelled by the exhaust portion. The generator system may include an air valve configured to regulate the quantity of air flowing toward the intake of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Bryan Finn, Billy Brandenburg, Joshua Salley, Pezaan S. Patrawala
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Publication number: 20200072121Abstract: A generator system may include a compressor and an electric motor. The compressor includes an impeller, and the compressor provides a quantity of air flowing toward an intake of an engine through rotation of the impeller. The electric motor is mechanically linked to the compressor and rotates the impeller to force the quantity of air flowing toward the intake of the engine. The generator system may include a charge air cooler to receive the quantity of air flowing toward the intake of the engine and increase an air charge density of the quantity of air. The generator system may include an exhaust portion to expel exhaust from the engine such that the quantity of air provided by the compressor does not include exhaust expelled by the exhaust portion. The generator system may include an air valve configured to regulate the quantity of air flowing toward the intake of the engine.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Bryan Finn, Billy Brandenburg, Joshua Salley, Pezaan S. Patrawala
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Patent number: 10508590Abstract: A generator system may include a compressor and an electric motor. The compressor includes an impeller, and the compressor provides a quantity of air flowing toward an intake of an engine through rotation of the impeller. The electric motor is mechanically linked to the compressor and rotates the impeller to force the quantity of air flowing toward the intake of the engine. The generator system may include a charge air cooler to receive the quantity of air flowing toward the intake of the engine and increase an air charge density of the quantity of air. The generator system may include an exhaust portion to expel exhaust from the engine such that the quantity of air provided by the compressor does not include exhaust expelled by the exhaust portion. The generator system may include an air valve configured to regulate the quantity of air flowing toward the intake of the engine.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Bryan Finn, Billy Brandenburg, Joshua Salley, Pezaan S. Patrawala
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Patent number: 9963289Abstract: A portable generator housing is operable to house a generator. An enclosure of the portable generator housing includes a bottom, a top, and a movable side. The movable side may be removably connected with the top. The movable side is configured to move between a first position where a top edge of the movable side is adjacent to the top and a second position where the top edge of the movable side is in communication with a ground adjacent to the bottom.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventors: Eric B. Hudak, Manuel Rumao, Travis Andren, Steve Oxtoby, Billy Brandenburg
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Patent number: 9181865Abstract: An electrical generator has an internal combustion engine and an alternator mounted to the engine and operative to generate electrical power during running of the engine. The alternator and the engine are arranged vertically to reduce the footprint of the electrical generator. The components of the electrical generator are contained within an enclosure defined by a base panel, a set of upright side panels, and a roof panel. When the roof panel is removed, each of the side panels can be independently removed from engagement with the base panel, which allows for easier access to the components of the electrical generator, such as for maintenance, service, and repair. The components are arranged so that cooling and exhaust air flow paths are defined within the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Generae Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Christine Richardson, Michael Bechtel, Joel Wray, Jonathan Gohde, Billy Brandenburg, Leonard Pilling
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Publication number: 20110272952Abstract: An electrical generator has an internal combustion engine and an alternator mounted to the engine and operative to generate electrical power during running of the engine. The alternator and the engine are arranged vertically to reduce the footprint of the electrical generator. The components of the electrical generator are contained within an enclosure defined by a base panel, a set of upright side panels, and a roof panel. When the roof panel is removed, each of the side panels can be independently removed from engagement with the base panel, which allows for easier access to the components of the electrical generator, such as for maintenance, service, and repair. The components are arranged so that cooling and exhaust air flow paths are defined within the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Christine Richardson, Michael Bechtel, Joel Wray, Jonathan Gohde, Billy Brandenburg, Leonard Pilling
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Patent number: 7604246Abstract: An engine-driven assembly including an engine-driven device, a vertical-shaft engine, a frame, and a handle. The vertical-shaft engine supplies power to the engine-driven device. The frame is coupled to the vertical-shaft engine and the engine-driven device. The frame includes at least one frame foot in contact with a ground surface when the frame is in an operating position. The handle has legs coupled for to the frame for movement of the handle between retracted and extended positions. The legs are oriented such that an acute angle is formed between the ground surface and the legs when the handle is extended and the engine-driven assembly is in the operating position. The handle is higher in the extended position than in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Briggs and Stratton CorporationInventors: Wesley C. Sodemann, Billy Brandenburg
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Patent number: 7492050Abstract: A method for cooling a generator. The method includes drawing air into a first zone of a housing through a first air intake, drawing air through a controller air intake adjacent a generator controller, directing air from the first zone into a second zone past a separator, drawing air into the second zone from both the first zone and the controller air intake, and exhausting air from the second zone to the exterior of the generator.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2007Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Billy Brandenburg, Steve Crouch, John Fiorenza, Dave Schmitz
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Publication number: 20080093862Abstract: A method for cooling a generator. The method includes drawing air into a first zone of a housing through a first air intake, drawing air through a controller air intake adjacent a generator controller, directing air from the first zone into a second zone past a separator, drawing air into the second zone from both the first zone and the controller air intake, and exhausting air from the second zone to the exterior of the generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Billy Brandenburg, Steve Crouch, John Fiorenza, Dave Schmitz
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Patent number: 7314397Abstract: An exhaust system for an engine that produces an exhaust gas during operation. The exhaust system includes a manifold in fluid communication with the engine to receive the exhaust gas and a conduit extending from the manifold in a first direction. An outlet manifold is coupled to the conduit and extends in a second direction substantially normal to the first direction. The outlet manifold defines an aperture oriented such that exhaust gas passes through the aperture and out of the outlet manifold in a third direction that is substantially opposite the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Wesley C. Sodemann, Billy Brandenburg, Peter Nushart
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Patent number: 7161253Abstract: A portable power source for starting a variety of outdoor power equipment. The portable power source generally includes a housing, an electrochemical power supply, a switch having an ON position with a fixed contact and a START position with a momentary contact, and a connector connected to the switch. The switch may be electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and, using a cable, the connector is operable to be electrically connected to a starter motor associated with the outdoor power equipment. Actuation of the switch to the START position electrically connects the electrochemical power supply to the starter motor. The portable power source is adapted to be used as a primary power source and an auxiliary power source. The portable power source also includes an integrated light, an air compressor, a power supply indicator, and one or more inputs and outputs to receive and provide direct current (“DC”) and alternating current (“AC”).Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Wesley C. Sodemann, Billy Brandenburg, Kenny J Stair, Herbert Hoenisch
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Publication number: 20060290084Abstract: An engine-driven assembly including an engine-driven device, a vertical-shaft engine, a frame, and a handle. The vertical-shaft engine supplies power to the engine-driven device. The frame is coupled to the vertical-shaft engine and the engine-driven device. The frame includes at least one frame foot in contact with a ground surface when the frame is in an operating position. The handle has legs coupled for to the frame for movement of the handle between retracted and extended positions. The legs are oriented such that an acute angle is formed between the ground surface and the legs when the handle is extended and the engine-driven assembly is in the operating position. The handle is higher in the extended position than in the retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2005Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Wesley Sodemann, Billy Brandenburg
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Patent number: 7148580Abstract: A portable power source for starting a variety of outdoor power equipment, particularly a portable generator. The portable power source generally includes a housing, an electrochemical power supply, a switch, and a connector connected to the switch. The switch may be electrically connected to the electrochemical power supply and, using a conductor (e.g., a cable), the connector is operable to be electrically connected to a starter motor associated with the outdoor power equipment. The portable power source is adapted to be used as a primary power source and as an auxiliary power source. The portable power source can also includes an integrated light, an air compressor, a power supply indicator, and one or more inputs and outputs to receive and provide direct current (“DC”) and alternating current (“AC”).Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Briggs and Stratton CorporationInventors: Wesley C. Sodemann, Billy Brandenburg, Kenny J. Stair, Herbert Hoenisch
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Publication number: 20060254541Abstract: A breather assembly for a crankcase includes a chamber having a chamber pressure. The breather assembly includes a base coupled to the crankcase and having an interior. The base defines a first aperture to allow fluid communication between the chamber and the interior, and a second aperture to allow fluid communication between an atmosphere and the interior. A a movable membrane is disposed substantially within the interior to define a crankcase-side of the interior and an atmosphere-side of the interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Peter Nushart, Wesley Sodemann, Christopher Ludlum, Billy Brandenburg
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Publication number: 20060258237Abstract: An exhaust system for an engine that produces an exhaust gas during operation. The exhaust system includes a manifold in fluid communication with the engine to receive the exhaust gas and a conduit extending from the manifold in a first direction. An outlet manifold is coupled to the conduit and extends in a second direction substantially normal to the first direction. The outlet manifold defines an aperture oriented such that exhaust gas passes through the aperture and out of the outlet manifold in a third direction that is substantially opposite the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Inventors: Wesley Sodemann, Billy Brandenburg, Peter Nushart
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Publication number: 20060108449Abstract: The present invention provides a nozzle kit for use with a pressurized fluid delivery apparatus having an output device for discharging pressurized fluid. The kit includes first and second distinct nozzles individually connectable with the output device. The first and second nozzles have respective first and second orifices through which the pressurized fluid is dischargeable. The first orifice is larger than the second orifice such that the first and second nozzles output the pressurized fluid at different output pressures and flow rates. The kit also includes a package containing the first and second nozzles.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2004Publication date: May 25, 2006Inventors: Wesley Sodemann, Billy Brandenburg
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Patent number: 7015404Abstract: An apparatus that connects generator power, from a generator to a hard-wired load, the load being connected in circuit to a load power switch that switches power to the load. The apparatus includes a connection box, an input connector, and a two-position switch adapted to being connected in circuit with the generator and with a utility source.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLCInventors: Wesley A. Sodemann, Kenny J. Stair, Billy Brandenburg, Peter J. Nushart
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Patent number: D543950Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2005Date of Patent: June 5, 2007Assignee: Briggs and Stratton CorporationInventors: Christopher Ludlum, Billy Brandenburg, Matthew Gotto, Phillip Prestigomo
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Patent number: D583757Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2005Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Briggs & Stratton CorporationInventors: Wesley C. Sodemann, Peter Nushart, Billy Brandenburg, Christopher Ludlum