Patents by Inventor Ian C. McKechnie

Ian C. McKechnie 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: 4858931
    Abstract: An electronic device actuated by a manually generated movement to generate two independent and random set of electronic pulses resulting in a display of two independent sets of dots or digits from one to six inclusive representative of a dice display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1989
    Inventor: Ian C. McKechnie
  • Patent number: 4792137
    Abstract: An electronic implementation of the roulette wheel and the associate layout which provides electronic selection and automatic recognition and illumination of winning numbers and bets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1988
    Inventor: Ian C. McKechnie
  • Patent number: 4395999
    Abstract: A solid state inductive ignition system for igniting the mixture in the cylinders of an associated engine with a spark of up to 48 to 50 KV occurring at the most desirable position of the pistons for maximum mileage and power with a minimum of undesirable exhaust emissions. Exceptionally wide spark plug gaps are used to aid in igniting extra lean mixtures. The invention includes a novel high voltage spark distribution system utilizing, if desired, a conventional diameter distribution cap while providing sufficient clearance between adjacent spark plug cable outlets to prevent crossfire. Multiple sparks are provided while cranking to insure the ignition of overly rich or lean mixtures and a constant dwell of extremely short duration is used when running to saturate the core of the ignition coil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1977
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1983
    Inventor: Ian C. McKechnie
  • Patent number: 4307316
    Abstract: An economically manufacturable self cleaning spark plug which utilizes combustion gas flow effectively to keep the tip of the plug clean and retains gap spacing indefinitely thereby assuring long spark plug life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1981
    Inventor: Ian C. McKechnie
  • Patent number: 4068643
    Abstract: A solid state ignition system, providing multiple sparks for each power stroke, over the entire speed range of an associated engine, together with pre-selective solid state spark advance circuitry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Inventor: Ian C. McKechnie
  • Patent number: D269984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1983
    Inventor: Ian C. McKechnie