Patents by Inventor Danny C. King

Danny C. King 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).

  • Monolithic block and valve train for a four-stroke engine
    Patent number: 7814879
    Abstract: A cylinder crankcase for a four-stroke engine is disclosed. The cylinder crankcase includes a cylinder head, cylinder block, and crankcase which are monolithic. A half-crank crankshaft bears in a crank arm, which is included in the crankcase. The cylinder crankcase includes a belt driven valve train and crank arm that includes a pocket containing a crank gear attached to the crankshaft for driving the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Techtronic Outdoor Products Technology Limited
    Inventors: David R. Brower, Nagesh S. Mavinahally, Danny C. King, Brian M. Leinonen, Philip T. Scott, Michael W. Scrimager, Anthony S. Thomas, Deng Dian Bo, Bill Yang Ming
  • Breather System for a Four Stroke Engine
    Publication number: 20100006076
    Abstract: A breather system for an engine used to vent combustion, or blow-by, gases. The breather system has an axial breather passage disposed within a camshaft of the engine. A radial opening is in fluid communication with the axial breather passage. A valve is positioned within the radial opening in order to prevent oil from entering the axial breather passage when the engine is not in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Nagesh S. Mavinahally, David R. Brower, Danny C. King, Brian M. Leinonen, Phillip T. Scott
  • Monolithic Block and Valve Train for a Four-Stroke Engine
    Publication number: 20090266330
    Abstract: A cylinder crankcase for a four-stroke engine is disclosed. The cylinder crankcase includes a cylinder head, cylinder block, and crankcase which are monolithic. A half-crank crankshaft bears in a crank arm, which is included in the crankcase. The cylinder crankcase includes a belt driven valve train and crank arm that includes a pocket containing a crank gear attached to the crankshaft for driving the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: David R. Brower, Nagesh S. Mavinahally, Danny C. King, Brian M. Leinonen, Philip T. Scott, Michael W. Scrimager, Anthony S. Thomas, Deng Dian Bo, Bill Yang Ming