Patents by Inventor James W. Moorman

James W. Moorman 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).

  • Publication number: 20010015182
    Abstract: A single cylinder, internal combustion engine with a dry sump lubrication system. The engine includes an engine housing in which the overhead camshaft and crankshaft are rotatably supported, and the housing includes an integrally formed cylinder and head. A timing belt disposed externally of the engine housing interconnects the crankshaft and camshaft, and a piston connected to the crankshaft reciprocates within an internal bore provided in the engine housing cylinder. The cylinder wall around the internal bore is of a generally uniform thickness and circumscribed by cooling fins such that the cylinder resists bore distortion during operation. Dry sump lubrication is obtained by an external oil reservoir connected to a pump which supplies pressurized oil to the bearing journals of the camshaft. A portion of the oil at the camshaft bearing journals flows through passages provided within the cylinder to lubricate the bearing journals of the crankshaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Applicant: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: James W. Moorman, Erik J. Christiansen, Roberto Molina, Gar M. Adams
  • Patent number: 6223713
    Abstract: A single cylinder, internal combustion engine with a dry sump lubrication system. The engine includes an engine housing in which the overhead camshaft and crankshaft are rotatably supported, and the housing includes an integrally formed cylinder and head. A timing belt disposed externally of the engine housing interconnects the crankshaft and camshaft, and a piston connected to the crankshaft reciprocates within an internal bore provided in the engine housing cylinder. The cylinder wall around the internal bore is of a generally uniform thickness and circumscribed by cooling fins such that the cylinder resists bore distortion during operation. Dry sump lubrication is obtained by an external oil reservoir connected to a pump which supplies pressurized oil to the bearing journals of the camshaft. A portion of the oil at the camshaft bearing journals flows through passages provided within the cylinder to lubricate the bearing journals of the crankshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: James W. Moorman, Erik J. Christiansen, Roberto Molina, Gar M. Adams
  • Patent number: 6032635
    Abstract: A single cylinder, internal combustion engine with a dry sump lubrication system. The engine includes an engine housing in which the overhead camshaft and crankshaft are rotatably supported, and the housing includes an integrally formed cylinder and head. A timing belt disposed externally of the engine housing interconnects the crankshaft and camshaft, and a piston connected to the crankshaft reciprocates within an internal bore provided in the engine housing cylinder. The cylinder wall around the internal bore is of a generally uniform thickness and circumscribed by cooling fins such that the cylinder resists bore distortion during operation. Dry sump lubrication is obtained by an external oil reservoir connected to a pump which supplies pressurized oil to the bearing journals of the camshaft. A portion of the oil at the camshaft bearing journals flows through passages provided within the cylinder to lubricate the bearing journals of the crankshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: James W. Moorman, Erik J. Christiansen, Roberto Molina, Gar M. Adams
  • Patent number: 5988135
    Abstract: A single cylinder, internal combustion engine with an engine housing in which the overhead camshaft and crankshaft are rotatably supported. The housing includes an integrally formed cylinder and head. A timing belt disposed externally of the engine housing interconnects the crankshaft and camshaft, and a piston connected to the crankshaft reciprocates within an internal bore provided in the engine housing cylinder. The cylinder wall around the internal bore is of a generally uniform thickness and circumscribed by cooling fins such that the cylinder resists bore distortion during operation. The inventive engine further provides for the mounting of flywheels within the crankcase cavity in conjunction with an external, lightweight fan for engine housing cooling, as well as employs a cast in valve seat for the overhead valve assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: James W. Moorman, Erik J. Christiansen, Roberto Molina, Gar M. Adams
  • Patent number: 5979392
    Abstract: A single cylinder, internal combustion engine with a dry sump lubrication system. The engine includes an engine housing in which the overhead camshaft and crankshaft are rotatably supported, and the housing includes an integrally formed cylinder and head. A timing belt disposed externally of the engine housing interconnects the crankshaft and camshaft, and a piston connected to the crankshaft reciprocates within an internal bore provided in the engine housing cylinder. The cylinder wall around the internal bore is of a generally uniform thickness and circumscribed by cooling fins such that the cylinder resists bore distortion during operation. Dry sump lubrication is obtained by an external oil reservoir connected to a pump which supplies pressurized oil to the bearing journals of the camshaft. A portion of the oil at the camshaft bearing journals flows through passages provided within the cylinder to lubricate the bearing journals of the crankshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: James W. Moorman, Erik J. Christiansen, Roberto Molina, Gar M. Adams
  • Patent number: 5755194
    Abstract: A single cylinder, internal combustion engine with a dry sump lubrication system. The engine includes an engine housing in which the overhead camshaft and crankshaft are rotatably supported, and the housing includes an integrally formed cylinder and head. A timing belt disposed externally of the engine housing interconnects the crankshaft and camshaft, and a piston connected to the crankshaft reciprocates within an internal bore provided in the engine housing cylinder. The cylinder wall around the internal bore is of a generally uniform thickness and circumscribed by cooling fins such that the cylinder resists bore distortion during operation. Dry sump lubrication is obtained by an external oil reservoir connected to a pump which supplies pressurized oil to the bearing journals of the camshaft. A portion of the oil at the camshaft bearing journals flows through passages provided within the cylinder to lubricate the bearing journals of the crankshaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: James W. Moorman, Erik J. Christiansen, Roberto Molina, Gar M. Adams
  • Patent number: 3992878
    Abstract: An engine has an air injection system injecting air into the exhaust system to reduce emissions. The injection is scheduled by a bypass valve that normally permits injection, but bypasses or dumps the air as a function of a carburetor ported vacuum signal that is also used to control exhaust gas recirculation. A control is provided to maintain air injection for a short period during certain engine idle conditions, but dumping of the air after this period. An engine deceleration override is provided to dump the air when this condition exists, to prevent backfire. A cold engine vacuum lock-out also is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1975
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1976
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: James W. Moorman