Patents by Inventor Louis P. Vickio, Sr.

Louis P. Vickio, Sr. 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).

  • Dynamometer
    Patent number: 7926336
    Abstract: A dynamometer comprises a frame, an inertial flywheel, and a starter motor. The inertial flywheel is supported by the frame and the starter motor is movably mounted to the frame so as to be selectively engageable with the inertial flywheel. Means is provided for coupling an engine to be tested to the apparatus. The flywheel is brought up to speed by means of the starter motor and then coupled to the engine, which has been separately brought up to speed, via a clutch. The flywheel is supported by the frame in pressurized oil sleeve bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventors: Louis P. Vickio, Jr., Louis P. Vickio, Sr., Edward A. Vickio
  • Dynamometer
    Publication number: 20100050759
    Abstract: A dynamometer comprises a frame, an inertial flywheel, and a starter motor. The inertial flywheel is supported by the frame and the starter motor is movably mounted to the frame so as to be selectively engageable with the inertial flywheel. Means is provided for coupling an engine to be tested to the apparatus. The flywheel is brought up to speed by means of the starter motor and then coupled to the engine, which has been separately brought up to speed, via a clutch. The flywheel is supported by the frame in pressurized oil sleeve bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 4, 2010
    Inventors: Louis P. Vickio, JR., Louis P. Vickio, SR., Edward A. Vickio