By Controlling Starter Motor For Internal Combustion Engine Patents (Class 417/10)
  • Patent number: 9894915
    Abstract: The invention provides food analogs and methods of making the food analogs. In general, the methods comprise comminuting one or more meats to produce a meat slurry, admixing one or more flours to produce a powder blend, admixing the meat slurry and the powder blend to produce a dough, and extruding the dough at a shear mechanical energy ranging from about 50 kJ/kg to about 500 kJ/kg and at a temperature ranging from about 60° C. to about 120° C. to produce a food analog. Colorant can be added before, during, or after the admixing or extrusion processes to provide a more natural appearance to the food analog. The food analog can be a meat analog having the appearance of a meat or a non-meat food analog such as a fruit or vegetable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: NESTEC SA
    Inventor: Patrick Pibarot
  • Publication number: 20130343906
    Abstract: A pressure washer includes an engine, a water pump driven by the engine, a starter motor coupled to the engine to start the engine, an energy storage device electrically coupled to the starter motor, a spray device including an activation device for starting and stopping a flow of water from the spray device, a pressure sensor, and a flow sensor. The water pump has a low pressure side and a high pressure side. The high pressure side provides pressurized water. The pressure sensor is located at the low pressure side and is configured to indicate a water pressure relative to a threshold pressure. The flow sensor is located at the low pressure side and is configured to indicate a water flow relative to a threshold flow. With the engine off, the starter motor starts the engine when the pressure sensor indicates the water pressure is above the threshold pressure and the flow sensor indicates the water flow is above the threshold flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Scott A. Funke, Robert Koenen, David W. Procknow, Jason A. Hansen, Stephen J. Lavender, Jason D. Elvers, Ramidu Mirissage, James Nommensen
  • Patent number: 8454319
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a pressurized-oil supply amount control device for a vehicle-mounted crane which has a dual pump system and which is capable of further inhibiting possible noise from an engine and improving fuel consumption. A predetermined control function is set for a controller 2 for the pressurized-oil supply amount control device. Three regions R1, R2, R3 are set for the predetermined control function according to the rate of an operation signal input. Based on the predetermined control function, the rotation speed of the engine 6 is controlled, and the flow rate of pressurized oil is controlled by a flow rate control valve 5. This increases the total flow rate G of pressurized oil supplied to a control valve 3 in proportion to the rate of the operation signal input to the crane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Furukawa Unic Corporation
    Inventor: Tomohiko Kitani
  • Publication number: 20130111865
    Abstract: A lawn mower includes an internal combustion engine, an electric motor configured to start the engine, a blade driven by the engine, and an assembly for stopping at least one of the blade and the engine. The assembly includes a brake mechanism, a release mechanism movable to an engaged position to release the brake mechanism, an interlock configured to selectively prevent the release mechanism from moving to the engaged position, and an interface allowing an operator to release the interlock to allow the release mechanism to move to the engaged position. The lawn mower further includes a switch actuated by the release mechanism and a control module coupled to the switch so that the switch provides a signal to the control module when the release mechanism is in the engaged position and the control module turns on the electric motor in response to the signal to start the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
    Inventor: Briggs & Stratton Corporation
  • Patent number: 7476087
    Abstract: A pump controller and pump controlling method for dispensing a precise amount of low viscosity fluid are provided in which the problems of double dispenses and stuttered dispenses are avoided. In particular, the timing of the valves and motors in the pumping apparatus are adjusted to avoid these problems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Entegris, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond A. Zagars, Robert F. McLoughlin
  • Patent number: 6924733
    Abstract: A hose separation transmitter system includes a shock sensor and a transmitter that are secured to the delivery hose. If the hose becomes disconnected, the shock sensor will generate a shock signal when the hose falls to the ground and the transmitter will respond to the shock signal by generating an encoded RF signal. A receiver at the vehicle receives the RF signal from the transmitter, determines that a hose disconnect has occurred, and automatically disables a fluid pump or closes a valve to stop the flow of fluid. The shock sensor preferably uses a strip of piezoelectric material. Related methods are also disclosed. For quick connect and disconnect, the shock sensor and transmitter are preferably secured to the hose by a hook and loop fabric material. The transmitter is immune to normal ambient vibration levels. Related methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: McTier Supply Company
    Inventors: Samuel E. McTier, Jack Glandon, William B. McDonough
  • Publication number: 20020037221
    Abstract: A microfluidic device adapted for use with a power source is disclosed. The device includes a substrate and a heater member. The substrate and heater member form a first portion. A second portion is formed adjacent to the first portion. The second portion includes a high activating power polymer portion, at least one resin layer and a shield member. The second portion is selectively shaped to form a thermal expansion portion. A diaphragm member encapsulates the thermal expansion portion so that when power is applied to the heater portion, the high activating power polymer expands against the diaphragm member, causing the diaphragm member to deflect. This device is adapted for use as a microactuator or a blocking microvalve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Publication date: March 28, 2002
    Inventors: Carlos H. Mastrangelo, Edwin T. Carlen
  • Patent number: 6155347
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the production rate of a rotary downhole pump to prevent well pump-off. The method includes the steps of operating the pump at a first speed less than a maximum rate of the pump until well fluid is produced at the wellhead. The operation is continued at the first speed until a first dynamic fluid level in the annulus between the production tubing and the wellbore or the well casing is stabilized. A first static load on the drivehead at the first dynamic fluid level is determined. The pump is then operated at a second speed higher than the first speed until the fluid level in the annulus is stabilized at a second dynamic fluid level. A second static load on the drivehead at the second dynamic fluid level is determined. A linear function of the load on the drivehead is determined as a function of the fluid level in the annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2000
    Assignee: Kudu Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert A. R. Mills
  • Patent number: 5975160
    Abstract: An emergency discharge control system for use with a cargo tank motor vehicle and a primary storage tank for remotely terminating the flow of product from the cargo tank of the cargo tank motor vehicle and the storage tank in an emergency situation is provided. The system includes a cylinder having a piston rod connected to a cable assembly of the cargo tank motor vehicle and a cylinder having a piston rod connected to a cable assembly of the primary storage tank for actuating the respective cable assemblies and closing the vapor valves and the liquid valves of the cargo tank and the primary storage tank. The piston rod is extended by passing pressurized fluid into the cylinder. A valve is interposed between the cylinder and a source of the pressurized fluid for controlling the flow of the pressurized fluid to the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Inventor: Gregory S. Rush
  • Patent number: 5477679
    Abstract: A prime mover revolution speed control system for a hydraulically propelled vehicle controls the revolution speed of a prime mover to optimize vehicle acceleration in a vehicle propelling mode, and to optimize engine output and economy in a working mode. A vehicle equipped with the control system may include a hydraulic pump for discharging hydraulic fluid, the amount of fluid discharged depending on the revolution speed of the prime mover, a hydraulic motor for vehicle propulsion that is driven by hydraulic fluid discharged from the hydraulic pump, and an actuator for performing work that is also driven by hydraulic fluid discharged from the hydraulic pump. The revolution speed of the prime mover may be controlled according to a depression amount of a revolution speed control pedal. When the control system is in the working mode, the revolution speed of the prime mover is controlled in accordance with revolution speed characteristics suitable for a working operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1995
    Assignee: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira Tatsumi, Mitsuo Kihara, Seiji Tamura, Hideaki Sayama, Saburou Yoshio, Kazuo Asano, Junichi Hosono
  • Patent number: 5263824
    Abstract: A safety shutdown system for a vehicle containing a hazardous fluid material such as gasoline, liquid propane gas (LPG) or anhydrous ammonia (NH.sub.3) permits turn-off of the vehicle's engine and closure of the vehicle's storage tank valves by the vehicle's operator remotely located from the vehicle. The system includes a hand-held controller including a receiver and transmitter as well as a receiver/transmitter combination located in the vehicle's cab. The transmitter in the cab is coupled to a vehicle-mounted flow meter for providing an RF signal to the remote receiver for display on the hand-held controller of the amount of material discharged from the vehicle's tank. The cab-mounted receiver is responsive to an operator-initiated shutdown signal emitted by the remote controller and is coupled to a pulling solenoid which is, in turn, coupled to the storage tank valves via a cable for closing the valves and stopping the flow of hazardous material when the controller is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1993
    Assignee: Fredron Corp.
    Inventors: Fred J. Waldbeser, Ronald A. Warren
  • Patent number: 5251440
    Abstract: A control system for automatically controlling the operation of a hydraulic system for heavy construction equipment. The system of this invention provides a controller optimally connected to sensors and to control devices on the hydraulic system so that it automatically and optimally preheats the engine coolant and the hydraulic fluid of the heavy construction equipment before a normal starting operation in order to reach to an optimal operating temperature in a relatively short time. The control system automatically checks the operating temperature of the engine coolant and the hydraulic fluid by temperature sensors, and alarms the operator to any overheat condition by an alarm device. The control system also automatically controls the operational mode in order to remove the overheat condition thus preventing the temperature of the engine coolant and the hydraulic fluid from rising above a predetermined temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1993
    Assignee: Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hoang Bong-dong, Jo Jang-ug, Jeong Sang-tae, Lee Chan-hee, Song Myeong-hun, Lee Jin-han
  • Patent number: 4542721
    Abstract: A system for ensuring that hydraulic valves are in an unactuated position during starting of an engine. An ignition switch, when suitably positioned, delivers a starting signal to a starting motor operationally coupled to the vehicle engine. A relay system responsive to the starting signal energizes a solenoid structure which permits the valves to move to their unactuated positions or, alternatively, a relay which obstructs the starting signal to the starting motor in response to a signal from a switch network indicating at least one valve is in an actuated position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Caterpillar Tractor Co.
    Inventor: Hugh K. Williams
  • Patent number: 4529359
    Abstract: Sewerage pumping apparatus is provided for delivering sewerage collected by gravity in a wet well to a force main which supplies sewerage by force to a remotely located sewerage treatment plant. The sewerage pumping apparatus comprises a hydraulically driven submersible pump located in the wet well for supplying sewerage to the force main. Two trailer-mounted hydraulic pump units (main and standby) adjacent the wet well are alternatively operable to supply pressurized hydraulic fluid to drive the submersible pump. Check valves prevent the operative pump unit from supplying hydraulic fluid to the inoperative pump unit. The main pump unit is driven by an electric motor energized from a nearby electric utility power line. The standby pump unit is driven by an internal combustion engine. Float switches sense the sewerage level in the wet well and regulate operation of the in-service pump unit (and submersible pump) accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1985
    Inventor: Albert H. Sloan
  • Patent number: 4057961
    Abstract: A new heat engine in which liquid moves in a tube, one end of which is closed. The tube is heated at the closed end, and the liquid oscillates along the length of the tube. When the liquid interface enters the hot section, some of the interface vaporizes, so that the pressure in the space between the interface and the end of the tube increases, and the interface is forced back into the cooler section of the tube. The vapor then condenses, the pressure falls, and the liquid moves back toward the hot end.The longer the tube in relation to size of the hot section or "boiler," the greater the momentum of the liquid when it enters the boiler, and the higher the peak pressure ratio which is developed. High pressure ratios are essential for efficient operation. It is also generally necessary for the boiler walls to be heavy enough to "store" the heat required for one complete cycle, and to be able to reject it to the water during the very short time that the interface is within the boiler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1977
    Inventor: Peter R. Payne