Patents by Inventor Mark F. Farenden

Mark F. Farenden 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: 5107426
    Abstract: An apparatus for in-vehicle testing of electronic fuel injection systems and/or electronic ignition systems. The apparatus selectively is able to sense, at least voltage, resistance and pulse width, and is capable of processing the sensed information, selectively displaying the voltage, resistance and pulse width information on a front face of a hand-held enclosure which contains the apparatus. The apparatus also includes sensors for oxygen sensing, temperature sensing and the like, and a pulse injector. The apparatus is specifically for use in diagnosing faults in and/or maintaining vehicle injection and ignition systems in a work shop or roadside breakdown situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1992
    Assignee: Ferocem Pty. Limited
    Inventors: Gerard S. McGinty, Peter F. Schoenfeld, Mark F. Farenden
  • Patent number: 4845979
    Abstract: A device to aid in the servicing of electronic fuel injectors for automotive engines, the device includes a mounting to receive the injectors so that the nozzles thereof are exposed to be viewed by an operator, a liquid under pressure is delivered to the injectors together with an electronic pulse to operate the valve mechanisms within the injectors, the device further includes a second mounting within which the injectors are mounted enabling the injectors to be subjected to a backwashing procedure to clean the filters within the injectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1989
    Assignee: Ferocem Proprietary Limited
    Inventors: Mark F. Farenden, Gerard S. McGinty, Peter F. Schoenfeld