Patents by Inventor Craig DeRuyter

Craig DeRuyter 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: 8807375
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel cap adapted to close an inlet of a fuel tank. The fuel cap includes a body portion adapted to engage the inlet of the fuel tank. The body portion defines a central axis. The fuel cap also includes a valve coupled to the body portion. The valve selectively allows an airflow through the body portion. The fuel cap further includes a cap cover coupled to the body portion and movable along the central axis relative to the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignees: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC, Gaslock GmbH
    Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Craig DeRuyter, Ken Dietzler, Joerg Lienenkamp
  • Patent number: 8123224
    Abstract: A device comprised of: a shell forming a chamber within the shell; an inner housing allowed to freely rotate within the chamber of the shell and a display unit with multiple light sources within the inner housing. The display unit is weighted such that light sources always face upward when the device comes to rest. When dropped, the display unit randomly illuminates at least one of the light sources to indicate a number, simulating the roll of a die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Inventor: Craig DeRuyter
  • Patent number: 7509753
    Abstract: A dipstick that measures and externally indicates the temperature and level of a fluid within a fluid reservoir. For example, in one embodiment the dipstick measures and externally indicates the oil temperature and oil level of oil within an oil reservoir of a motorcycle or other vehicle. The fluid temperature and level are indicated on an externally viewable portion of the dipstick, such as an exposed end or cap. The viewable portion indicates the fluid level when the fluid temperature is within guidelines recommended by the manufacturer or when the fluid temperature reaches a minimum threshold temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Craig DeRuyter, Jeffary R. Sonnentag
  • Publication number: 20080265505
    Abstract: A device comprised of: a shell forming a chamber within the shell; an inner housing allowed to freely rotate within the chamber of the shell and a display unit with multiple light sources within the inner housing. The display unit is weighted such that light sources always face upward when the device comes to rest. When dropped, the display unit randomly illuminates at least one of the light sources to indicate a number, simulating the roll of a die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Craig DeRuyter
  • Publication number: 20080268942
    Abstract: A device comprised of: a shell forming a chamber within the shell; a sphere allowed to freely rotate within the chamber of the shell and a display unit with multiple light sources within the sphere. The display unit is weighted such that light sources always face upward when the device comes to rest. When dropped, the display unit randomly illuminates at least one of the light sources to indicate a number, simulating the roll of a die.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Craig DeRuyter
  • Publication number: 20080000906
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel cap adapted to close an inlet of a fuel tank. The fuel cap includes a body portion adapted to engage the inlet of the fuel tank. The body portion defines a central axis. The fuel cap also includes a valve coupled to the body portion. The valve selectively allows an airflow through the body portion. The fuel cap further includes a cap cover coupled to the body portion and movable along the central axis relative to the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 3, 2008
    Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Craig DeRuyter, Ken Dietzler, Joerg Lienenkamp
  • Publication number: 20070000318
    Abstract: A fuel level gauge assembly for a motorcycle having a fuel tank containing fuel at a level. The fuel level gauge includes light emitting diodes (LEDs) indicating to a rider the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. A mirrored lens on the top of the gauge hides the LEDs when the LEDs are not illuminated. The fuel level gauge includes a pop-up feature allowing it to be removed from the fuel tank without the use of tools. When assembled to the tank and in a retracted position, the top surface of the fuel level gauge is substantially aligned with the top surface of the fuel tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2005
    Publication date: January 4, 2007
    Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Craig DeRuyter
  • Publication number: 20060000103
    Abstract: A dipstick that measures and externally indicates the temperature and level of a fluid within a fluid reservoir. For example, in one embodiment the dipstick measures and externally indicates the oil temperature and oil level of oil within an oil reservoir of a motorcycle or other vehicle. The fluid temperature and level are indicated on an externally viewable portion of the dipstick, such as an exposed end or cap. The viewable portion indicates the fluid level when the fluid temperature is within guidelines recommended by the manufacturer or when the fluid temperature reaches a minimum threshold temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Tony Nicosia, Craig DeRuyter, Jeffary Sonnentag
  • Patent number: 6485266
    Abstract: A compressor assembly which includes a housing having an air inlet. A cylinder sleeve having an end open into the housing receives a piston disposed in the housing. The piston extends into the cylinder sleeve open end for reciprocal movement in the sleeve. A fan fixed relative to the housing causes air to flow through the inlet toward the piston. A deflector is interposed between the piston and the inlet, wherein the deflector prevents air flowing through the inlet from impinging directly onto the piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Thomas Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Craig DeRuyter