Patents by Inventor Don Malone

Don Malone 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: 7542843
    Abstract: An engine protection system and protocol is implemented within an electronic control module. Various engine parameters, such as engine coolant level, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, and engine oil pressure are monitored and compared to limit values to determine if a fault condition exists as to one or more of the parameters. The engine protection system includes visual and audible signals responsive to the parameters. An engine disabling mechanism is operative when any of the aforementioned parameters exceed predetermined limits for a predeterminable period. The electronic control module contains a memory function for recording the fault parameters as well as other identifying information. The electronic control module also includes an engine idle limiter feature. The engine disabling means is operative when the vehicle idling duration exceeds a second predeterminable period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Malone Specialty, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Malone, Renald Baron
  • Publication number: 20080177458
    Abstract: An engine protection system and protocol is implemented within an electronic control module. Various engine parameters, such as engine coolant level, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, and engine oil pressure are monitored and compared to limit values to determine if a fault condition exists as to one or more of the parameters. The engine protection system includes visual and audible signals responsive to the parameters. An engine disabling mechanism is operative when any of the aforementioned parameters exceed predetermined limits for a predeterminable period. The electronic control module contains a memory function for recording the fault parameters as well as other identifying information. The electronic control module also includes an engine idle limiter feature. The engine disabling means is operative when the vehicle idling duration exceeds a second predeterminable period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: Malone Specialty, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Malone, Renald Baron
  • Patent number: 7349794
    Abstract: An engine protection system and protocol is implemented within an electronic control module. Various engine parameters, such as engine coolant level, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, and engine oil pressure are monitored and compared to limit values to determine if a fault condition exists as to one or more of the parameters. The engine protection system includes visual and audible signals responsive to the parameters. An engine disabling mechanism is operative when any of the aforementioned parameters exceed predetermined limits for a predeterminable period. The electronic control module contains a memory function for recording the fault parameters as well as other identifying information. The electronic control module also includes an engine idle limiter feature. The engine disabling means is operative when the vehicle idling duration exceeds a second predeterminable period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Malone Specialty, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Malone, Renald Baron
  • Publication number: 20070093954
    Abstract: An engine protection system and protocol is implemented within an electronic control module. Various engine parameters, such as engine coolant level, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, and engine oil pressure are monitored and compared to limit values to determine if a fault condition exists as to one or more of the parameters. The engine protection system includes visual and audible signals responsive to the parameters. An engine disabling mechanism is operative when any of the aforementioned parameters exceed predetermined limits for a predeterminable period. The electronic control module contains a memory function for recording the fault parameters as well as other identifying information. The electronic control module also includes an engine idle limiter feature. The engine disabling means is operative when the vehicle idling duration exceeds a second predeterminable period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Don Malone, Renald Baron
  • Patent number: 7184878
    Abstract: An engine protection system and protocol is implemented within an electronic control module. Various engine parameters, such as engine coolant level, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, and engine oil pressure are monitored and compared to limit values to determine if a fault condition exists as to one or more of the parameters. The engine protection system includes visual and audible signals responsive to the parameters. An engine disabling mechanism is operative when any of the aforementioned parameters exceed predetermined limits for a predeterminable period. The electronic control module contains a memory function for recording the fault parameters as well as other identifying information. The electronic control module also includes an engine idle limiter feature. The engine disabling means is operative when the vehicle idling duration exceeds a second predeterminable period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Malone Specialty, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Malone, Renald Baron, George M. Daniels
  • Publication number: 20050119821
    Abstract: An engine protection system and protocol is implemented within an electronic control module. Various engine parameters, such as engine coolant level, coolant temperature, transmission fluid temperature, and engine oil pressure are monitored and compared to limit values to determine if a fault condition exists as to one or more of the parameters. The engine protection system includes visual and audible signals responsive to the parameters. An engine disabling mechanism is operative when any of the aforementioned parameters exceed predetermined limits for a predeterminable period. The electronic control module contains a memory function for recording the fault parameters as well as other identifying information. The electronic control module also includes an engine idle limiter feature. The engine disabling means is operative when the vehicle idling duration exceeds a second predeterminable period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Don Malone, Renald Baron, George Daniels
  • Patent number: 4681332
    Abstract: A mobile vehicle for training beginning skaters is provided which has a fixed handlebar and seat mounted above a straddlebar extending between the two. The straddlebar is rigidly fixed to front and rear legs which are rigidly mounted to a wide and long base comprising two horizontal transverse base bars having swivelling caster wheels at their outer ends. The rear leg extends downward and considerably to the rear. The vehicle permits a beginning skater to train in a relatively uninhibited manner with support from a fall forward by the handlebars and skate toes and support from a rearward fall by the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1986
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1987
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Corporation
    Inventor: Don Malone