Patents by Inventor Kyle G. Wick

Kyle G. Wick 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).

  • Cylinder deactivation for a motorcycle engine
    Patent number: 7488273
    Abstract: A method of reducing heat produced by an internal combustion engine in a motorcycle. The method includes supplying fuel pulses to a combustion chamber at least once per engine cycle (consecutive engine cycles defining a series of consecutive fuel pulses), operating the motorcycle at a low speed condition, and withholding at least a portion of at least one fuel pulse from at least one subsequent engine cycle to the combustion chamber when operating the motorcycle at the low speed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Carl, Earnest Metz, Matthew Peller, Benjamin Wright, Kyle G. Wick, William P. Pari, David L. Zwart
  • Active air intake for an engine
    Patent number: 7401590
    Abstract: An intake system for a motorcycle having an engine. The intake system includes an air box having a first opening for receiving intake air and a second opening for supplying the intake air from the air box to a throttle assembly of the engine. A filter element is disposed within the air box for separating debris from the intake air. A valve is disposed within the air box between the filter element and the second opening. The valve is movable to provide a variable restriction to intake air flow through the air box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Everett H. Paddock, Andrew J. Stahr, Kyle G. Wick, Erick L. Gruber, David L. Zwart, Brian K. Black, Frank Savage, Louis Netz, Willie G. Davidson
  • ACTIVE AIR INTAKE FOR AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20080083393
    Abstract: An intake system for a motorcycle having an engine. The intake system includes an air box having a first opening for receiving intake air and a second opening for supplying the intake air from the air box to a throttle assembly of the engine. A filter element is disposed within the air box for separating debris from the intake air. A valve is disposed within the air box between the filter element and the second opening. The valve is movable to provide a variable restriction to intake air flow through the air box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2006
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Gregory R. Schmidt, Everett H. Paddock, Andrew J. Stahr, Kyle G. Wick, Erick L. Gruber, David L. Zwart, Brian K. Black, Frank Savage, Louis Netz, Willie G. Davidson
  • CYLINDER DEACTIVATION FOR A MOTORCYCLE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20080004158
    Abstract: A method of reducing heat produced by an internal combustion engine in a motorcycle. The method includes supplying fuel pulses to a combustion chamber at least once per engine cycle (consecutive engine cycles defining a series of consecutive fuel pulses), operating the motorcycle at a low speed condition, and withholding at least a portion of at least one fuel pulse from at least one subsequent engine cycle to the combustion chamber when operating the motorcycle at the low speed condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Carl, Earnest Metz, Matthew Peller, Benjamin Wright, Kyle G. Wick, William P. Pari, David L. Zwart
  • Variable geometry turbocharging system and method
    Patent number: 6134889
    Abstract: A variable geometry turbocharging system for use in an internal combustion engine utilizes a voice coil assembly. The voice coil assembly includes a field and an armature. The voice coil assembly is actuatable to move the armature relative to the field, and is connected to the turbocharger such that movement of the armature relative to the field changes the geometry of the turbocharger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Detroit Diesel Corporation
    Inventors: Craig R. Markyvech, Joseph A. Williamson, Kyle G. Wick, Paul L. Powell, III