Patents Assigned to Orscheln Products LLC
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Patent number: 7134220Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube onto which lugs can be directly attached. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft that is molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2003Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Orscheln Products LLCInventors: Curtis H. Porter, John M. Dougherty, Steve Marek, Michael Halferty, Jeff Tayon
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Patent number: 7131213Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube onto which lugs can be directly attached. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft that is molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2003Date of Patent: November 7, 2006Assignee: Orscheln Products LLCInventors: John Michael Dougherty, Steven Marek, Michael H. Schmidt, Karen S. Slabaugh
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Patent number: 7055384Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube assembly in which a dipstick assembly is disposed. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft which is directly molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2002Date of Patent: June 6, 2006Assignee: Orscheln Products LLCInventors: Anthony J. Williams, Karen S. Hicks, David A. Wiandt, Daniel S. Justice, Brian G. Shriber
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Patent number: 6988403Abstract: A fluid level measuring device, also referred to as a dipstick, for measuring the fluid level in a fluid reservoir or tank, such as an oil pan or transmission reservoir in an internal combustion engine. The fluid level measuring device includes a stationary tube assembly in which a rotatable dipstick assembly is disposed. The dipstick assembly includes a fluid level indicator measuring blade attached to an elongated shaft that is molded into a plastic handle assembly. The plastic handle assembly includes a bayonet type locking mechanism for locking the handle to the stationary tube assembly. A compressible seal forms a pressurized seal between the stationary tube assembly and the handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Assignee: Orscheln Products LLCInventors: John Michael Dougherty, Karen S. Slabaugh, Steven Marek
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Patent number: 6962094Abstract: An adjustable pedal assembly is disclosed that comprises a stationary mounting plate, a sliding mounting plate that receives a brake pedal and a throttle pedal, and a drive mechanism for displacing the sliding mounting plate relative to the stationary mounting plate.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Orscheln Products LLCInventors: Curtis H. Porter, Theodore Richardson, Larry B Champ
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Patent number: 6935044Abstract: A connection system for a fluid level measuring system is disclosed. The disclosed connection system comprises an outer member (also known as a boss), at least one retaining means or clip, and a tube that has been previously shaped and in receptive within the outer member. The end of the tube not received within the outer member is associated with a cap or handle for inserting and removing a fluid level indicator blade (or dipstick).Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Orscheln Products LLCInventors: John M. Dougherty, Michael H. Schmidt, Scott A. Dierks, Steven W. Marek
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Patent number: 6935626Abstract: The disclosure relates to a spring assembly for use in a parking brake system that solves problems associated with conventional parking brake systems. The disclosed spring assembly imparts a minimum force (e.g., tensile force) onto the parking brake cable of the parking brake system when the parking brake is applied. The spring assembly comprises a sliding collar, a wire ring located about the exterior diameter of the sliding collar, a locking collar, a spring and a sleeve for receiving the aforementioned components.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Orscheln Products LLCInventor: Larry Brian Champ
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Patent number: 6591711Abstract: A pedal assembly comprises parking brake and service brake pedal levers. The parking brake pedal lever engages and is maintained in fixed location by a torsion spring. The torsion spring can be released by operating either the service brake or an accelerator.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2002Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Assignee: Orscheln Products LLCInventors: Curtis H. Porter, Michael H. Schmidt, Wayne Soucie, Jeffrey Tayon
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Patent number: 6415681Abstract: The disclosure relates to an assembly comprising parking brake and service brake pedal levers. The parking brake pedal lever engages and is maintained in a fixed location by a torsion spring. The torsion spring can be released by operating either the service brake or an accelerator.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2000Date of Patent: July 9, 2002Assignee: Orscheln Products LLCInventors: Curtis H. Porter, Michael H. Schmidt, Wayne Soucie, Jeffrey Tayon