Patents by Inventor Derek J. Egerstaffer

Derek J. Egerstaffer 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).

  • Method and arrangement for achieving an adjusted engine setting utilizing engine output and/or fuel consumption
    Patent number: 7353804
    Abstract: A method and associated arrangement for achieving an adjusted engine setting utilizing engine output and/or fuel consumption. An engine that consumes fuel is run. Fuel consumption and/or engine operation output is determined. A value is determined utilizing the determined fuel consumption and/or the determined engine operation output. The engine setting is adjusted to cause the determined value to change toward a desired value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Bucktron, Derek J. Egerstaffer, Jason D. Duke
  • Vibration isolation mount system (ISO)
    Patent number: 7070009
    Abstract: A power tool includes vibration isolation material positioned between an engine shroud and a drive shaft housing. The vibration isolation material isolates the drive shaft housing from engine vibration for radial, axial, and torsional movement without utilizing intermediate components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Shiro Kawamoto, Andrew Curtis, Derek J. Egerstaffer
  • Method and arrangement for achieving an adjusted engine setting utilizing engine output and/or fuel consumption
    Publication number: 20040069290
    Abstract: A method and associated arrangement for achieving an adjusted engine setting utilizing engine output and/or fuel consumption. An engine that consumes fuel is run. Fuel consumption and/or engine operation output is determined. A value is determined utilizing the determined fuel consumption and/or the determined engine operation output. The engine setting is adjusted to cause the determined value to change toward a desired value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Bucktron, Derek J. Egerstaffer, Jason D. Duke