Patents by Inventor Jeffrey J. Osterchill

Jeffrey J. Osterchill 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).

  • CRANKCASE COVER FOR A FOUR-STROKE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20150047598
    Abstract: Crankcase cover for sealing an opening in a crankcase the crankcase cover includes a body portion configured to be removeably coupled to the crankcase and a fluid level window. The fluid level window can have a flat portion with fluid level indicators thereon to signify the level of lubricant within the crankcase. The fluid level window is in fluid communication with fluid in the crankcase so that the fluid level within the crankcase can be seen through the fluid level window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A. INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Osterchill, Justin K. Murnan, Justin Wilkey
  • MECHANICAL BREATHER SYSTEM FOR A FOUR-STROKE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20130174803
    Abstract: A mechanical breather system for a four-stroke engine includes a rotating member. The rotating member can have at least one inlet channel in fluid communication between an outer perimeter of the rotating member and an inner region of the rotating member. A breather housing having an air receiving chamber formed therein is fluidly coupled to the at least one inlet channel of the rotating member. A passage can be formed through a wall of the breather housing is in fluid communication with the air receiving chamber and an exterior of the breather housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: HUSQVARNA FORESTRY PRODUCTS N.A. INC.
    Inventors: Andrew L. CURTIS, Jeffrey J. OSTERCHILL, Justin K. MURNAN, Andrew JOHNSON, Justin WILKEY, Greg S. Reeder
  • Seal structure for internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 7845331
    Abstract: A seal structure is provided for an internal combustion engine. The seal structure can include a main seal link, at least one fastener seal connected to the main seal link and adapted to surround at least a portion of a crankcase fastener hole, and an enlarged bearing seal operatively connected to the fastener seal and adapted to be in sealing abutment with at least a portion of an outer race of a bearing. The engine can include a crankcase formed of a first section and a second section retained together with the seal structure located therebetween for providing a seal for the crankcase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Alamond, Jeffrey J. Osterchill, John D. Allen, Daniel T. Sparks
  • SEAL STRUCTURE FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20090127799
    Abstract: A seal structure is provided for an internal combustion engine. The seal structure can include a main seal link, at least one fastener seal connected to the main seal link and adapted to surround at least a portion of a crankcase fastener hole, and an enlarged bearing seal operatively connected to the fastener seal and adapted to be in sealing abutment with at least a portion of an outer race of a bearing. The engine can include a crankcase formed of a first section and a second section retained together with the seal structure located therebetween for providing a seal for the crankcase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Applicant: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Alamond, Jeffrey J. Osterchill, John D. Allen, Daniel T. Sparks