Patents by Inventor Howard E. Fineman

Howard E. Fineman 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).

  • Engine compression testing
    Patent number: 3938378
    Abstract: A method of testing compression capabilities of multi-cylinder engines wh are cranked with electrically-energized starter motors. The cylinders are prevented from firing, and the engine is cranked by the starter motor. During the cranking period measurements are taken of the starter motor current. A comparison of the peak current and average current provides an indication of the compression capability of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: Howard E. Fineman, Steven M. Schlosser, Lawrence M. Hill, Richard E. Hanson