Patents by Inventor Glenn A. Schautz

Glenn A. Schautz 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).

  • Patent number: 4033232
    Abstract: A carburetor has a vacuum operated diaphragm type choke control device that acts in connection with a thermostatic control to permit the carburetor choke valve to be closed during starting but provides a controlled gradual opening of the choke valve after starting. An adjustable stop member permits adjustment of the opening by limiting the extent of movement of the diaphragm. The device includes purge feature for continual self-cleaning of the device. A one-way check valve device and precision by-pass means give exact control of the choke opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1977
    Assignee: Schmelzer Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin C. Benjamin, Glenn A. Schautz
  • Patent number: 3965223
    Abstract: A carburetor has a vacuum operated diaphragm type choke control device that acts in connection with a thermostatic control to permit the carburetor choke valve to be closed during starting but provides a controlled gradual opening of the choke valve after starting. An adjustable stop member permits adjustment of the opening by limiting the extent of movement of the diaphragm. The device includes purge feature for continual self-cleaning of the device. A one-way check valve device and precision by-pass means give exact control of the choke opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 22, 1976
    Assignee: Schmelzer Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin C. Benjamin, Glenn A. Schautz