Patents by Inventor Donald B. Stickney

Donald B. Stickney 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 blower control system for inboard marine engines
    Patent number: 4235181
    Abstract: A control system for automatic actuation of an exhaust blower associated with an internal combustion inboard marine engine. The control system includes a starter interlock circuit which prevents engine starting for a predetermined period of time to allow the blower to exhaust explosive fumes from the engine compartment and a low speed actuation circuit which operates in response to detection of engine speed below a predetermined level to actuate the exhaust blower. Also included is a emergency override of the starter interlock circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1980
    Assignee: Oregon Link, Inc.
    Inventor: Donald B. Stickney