Patents by Inventor Dan S. Veerhusen

Dan S. Veerhusen 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).

  • Automatic fuel control and engine synchronizer system and apparatus
    Patent number: 4926628
    Abstract: A first computer and a first servo with connecting apparatus are used to drive a first engine throttle. A second servo and a second computer together with second connecting means are used to drive a second engine throttle. In addition, a cross connection capstan, cable, pulley and electrically clutched capstan are used to selectively connect the two engine throttles, thereby allowing for the operation and regulation of both engine throttles by either the first servo/computer combination or the second servo/computer combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 22, 1990
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: Dan S. Veerhusen, David C. Pattison
  • Automatic fuel control and engine synchronizer system and apparatus
    Patent number: 4805396
    Abstract: A first computer and a first servo with connecting apparatus are used to drive a first engine throttle. A second servo and a second computer together with second connecting means are used to drive a second engine throttle. In addition, a cross connection capstan, cable, pulley and electrically clutched capstan are used to selectively connect the two engine throttles, thereby allowing for the operation and regulation of both engine throttles by either the first servo/computer combination or the second servo/computer combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: Dan S. Veerhusen, David C. Pattison