Patents by Inventor James C. Hughes

James C. Hughes 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: 5226283
    Abstract: A first lawn mowing vehicle formed of self-propelled configuration mounts a second lawn mowing vehicle utilizing a frame assembly. The frame assembly is pivotally mounted to the first lawn mowing vehicle and to the second lawn mowing vehicle, with the second lawn mowing vehicle projecting through a housing receiving opening in the frame assembly, with the frame assembly rear distal end pivotally mounted to a first vehicle frame plate fixedly mounted to the first vehicle between forward and rear wheels of the first vehicle. A throttle cable is directed from the second vehicle to the first vehicle and mounted to a pivot handle secured to a support post adjacent the first vehicle frame plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Inventor: James C. Hughes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4061120
    Abstract: Disclosed are cell-type ignition devices for Otto cycle internal combustion engines, said devices having cylindrical cells with end orifices communicating with the engine combustion chamber. The devices include housing and mounting means for thermally isolating the cell from the cooled engine wall and the ambient atmosphere. Critical ratios for cell dimensions are disclosed. Some embodiments are equipped with supplementary glow or spark ignition means for starting and warm-up. In some embodiments, sleeves or external protubances on the cell wall are employed to regulate ignition timing by controlling heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1977
    Inventor: James C. Hughes
  • Patent number: 3954093
    Abstract: Disclosed are cell-type ignition devices for Otto cycle internal combustion engines, said devices having cylindrical cells with end orifices communicating with the engine combustion chamber. The devices include housing and mounting means for thermally isolating the cell from the cooled engine wall and the ambient atmosphere. Critical ratios for cell dimensions are disclosed. Some embodiments are equipped with supplementary glow or spark ignition means for starting and warm-up. In some embodiments, sleeves or external protubances on the cell wall are employed to regulate ignition timing by controlling heat transfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1973
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1976
    Inventor: James C. Hughes