Patents by Inventor Floyd Knapp

Floyd Knapp 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).

  • High-efficiency, variable-speed permanent magnet motor and control system
    Patent number: 8089187
    Abstract: A high-efficiency motor is disclosed. The motor includes two sets of permanent magnets and further includes electromagnets incorporated to be energized by a control system to provide a variable-speed motor that produces high torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Inventors: William A. Budde, Floyd Knapp
  • High-efficiency, variable-speed permanent magnet motor and control system
    Publication number: 20090236922
    Abstract: A high-efficiency motor is disclosed. The motor includes two sets of permanent magnets and further includes electromagnets incorporated to be energized by a control system to provide a variable-speed motor that produces high torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: William A. Budde, Floyd Knapp
  • Engine ignition timing device
    Patent number: 5431134
    Abstract: A Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine ignition timing device which electronically determines piston top dead center positioning and the degrees of spark plug ignition before or after TDC to permit dynamic setting and monitoring of the engine ignition timing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 11, 1995
    Inventors: William A. Budde, Floyd Knapp