Patents by Inventor Donald A. Overcash

Donald A. Overcash 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: 4616504
    Abstract: A throttle position sensor having a potentiometer module which fits into a connector casing for mounting on a carburetor or and air-fuel mixture control system for an internal combustion engine. The position sensor assembly is mounted such that movement of the butterfly valve and thus the throttle, acts to move the wiper element of the potentiometer in a predictable manner. The modules can be tested independently of the casing and rejected without unnecessary waste. Additionally, the same potentiometer module can be used with different connector casings. The potentiometer module includes a one piece casing having an integrally formed cantilever bearing system with two spaced bearing surfaces for rotatably mounting the rotor holding the potentiometer wipers and a "pilot diameter" boss aligned with the axis of rotation of the rotor. Longitudinal movement of the rotor within the casing is limited by position two stop members on either side of an annular ridge extending outwardly from the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1986
    Assignee: Duncan Electronics
    Inventors: Donald A. Overcash, Lloyd E. Hall, Guenter W. Mueller
  • Patent number: D281323
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: Duncan Electronics
    Inventors: Donald A. Overcash, Lloyd E. Hall, Guenter W. Mueller