Patents by Inventor J. T. Mills

J. T. Mills 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: 4476825
    Abstract: An engine device that is responsive to low oil pressure to cut off or limit fuel flow to avoid or minimize the chance of engine damage. A spring-biased elongate main valve member includes an axial bore and an override spring-biased ball valve to selectively allow fuel flow through said axial bore. A remote override function is realized by use of a bypass valve controlled by a pneumatic or electrical switch. One embodiment of the remote override uses a pushbutton and a spring-biased hydraulic piston to actuate the bypass valve which allows fuel around the main fuel member. An override lock prevents a mechanical, local (i.e., not remote) override from being changed from an override position back to a normal or off position in the event of insufficient oil pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1984
    Assignee: Sentinel Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: J. T. Mills
  • Patent number: 4462352
    Abstract: An engine protective device that is reponsive to low oil pressure to cut off or limit fuel flow to avoid or minimize the chance of engine damage. A spring-biased elongate main valve member includes an axial bore and an override spring-biased ball valve to selectively allow fuel flow through said axial bore. A remote override function is realized by use of a bypass valve controlled by a pneumatic or electrical switch. An override lock prevents a mechanical, local (i.e., not remote) override from being changed from an override position back to a normal or off position in the event of insufficient oil pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: Sentinel Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: J. T. Mills
  • Patent number: 4399785
    Abstract: An engine protective device that is responsive to low oil pressure to cut off or limit fuel flow to avoid or minimize the chance of engine damage. A spring-biased elongate main valve member includes an axial bore and an override spring-biased ball valve to selectively allow fuel flow through said axial bore. A remote override function is realized by use of a bypass valve controlled by a pneumatic or electrical switch. An override lock prevents a mechanical, local (i.e., not remote) override from being changed from an override position back to a normal or off position in the event of insufficient oil pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1983
    Assignee: Sentinel Manufacturing Company, Incorporated
    Inventor: J. T. Mills
  • Patent number: 4117822
    Abstract: A safety device for controlling the flow of fuel to an internal combustion engine so as to protect the engine against damage due to insufficient oil pressure in the lubricating system, or to overheating, has a restricted manual override which supplies to the engine, after a full fuel shut-off effecting a full shut-down of the engine when abnormal pressure or temperature conditions arise, a restricted amount of fuel sufficient only to run the engine at a reduced power and at reduced speed so as to prevent damage to the engine which might result were the engine to operate at full speed and full power in the absence of adequate oil pressure, or when overheated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1977
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Assignee: Sentinel Distributors, Inc.
    Inventor: J. T. Mills