Patents by Inventor Gary A. Ford

Gary A. Ford 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: 8181667
    Abstract: The GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System consists of an auxiliary fuel transfer cell 1 that connects to and becomes an integral part of the increased fuel capacity of the motorcycle extending its usable riding range. The GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System enables fuel transfer from the auxiliary fuel transfer cell 1, to the stock fuel tank 17 by activation of the momentary toggle switch 21, activating the Fuel Transfer Pump Timed Electrical circuit, transferring fuel for a predetermined time to allow for complete transfer of fuel. This fuel transfer is designed for use during normal operation of the motorcycle without disruption of use or adversely affecting the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Gary A. Ford
  • Publication number: 20100263739
    Abstract: The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ consists of an auxiliary fuel transfer cell that connects to and becomes an integral part of the extended fuel storage of the motorcycle increasing its capacity and riding range. The ‘GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System’ allows the motorcycle operator to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel transfer cell to the stock fuel tank by activating a momentary 12V toggle switch. This fuel transfer is designed to be performed during normal operation of the ‘motorcycle’ without disruption of use or adversely affecting the operation of the motorcycle in any way.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventor: Gary A. Ford
  • Patent number: 7815221
    Abstract: The GTank-LC & Mini-GTank-LC ‘Gtank’ is a supplemental fuel storage/delivery system that connects to and becomes an integral part of the existing fuel storage/delivery system of the Suzuki Intruder 1500 LC, increasing its capacity by between 2.0 and 2.5 gallons all the while not disrupting the normal fuel flow or intended operation of the ‘motorcycle’. This invention allows the operator to select fuel from either the existing fuel storage tank/cell or the new fuel storage tank/cell from either ‘Gtank’ during normal operation of the ‘motorcycle’ without disruption or adversely affecting its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Inventor: Gary A. Ford