Patents by Inventor Karl W. Monis

Karl W. Monis 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: 9261164
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compensator assembly for use in a motorcycle. The compensator assembly includes an input member, and an output member driven by the input member through a torque-buffering interface. The compensator assembly also includes one or more lubrication passageways formed therein extending between a distal end and one or more interfaces to provide lubricant thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140157946
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compensator assembly for use in a motorcycle. The compensator assembly includes an input member, and an output member driven by the input member through a torque-buffering interface. The compensator assembly also includes one or more lubrication passageways formed therein extending between a distal end and one or more interfaces to provide lubricant thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, JR.
  • Patent number: 8678938
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compensator assembly for use in a motorcycle. The compensator assembly includes an input member, and an output member driven by the input member through a torque-buffering interface. The compensator assembly also includes one or more lubrication passageways formed therein extending between a distal end and one or more interfaces to provide lubricant thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140034404
    Abstract: The present invention provides a compensator assembly for use in a motorcycle. The compensator assembly includes an input member, and an output member driven by the input member through a torque-buffering interface. The compensator assembly also includes one or more lubrication passageways formed therein extending between a distal end and one or more interfaces to provide lubricant thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, JR.
  • Patent number: 7682255
    Abstract: A compensator assembly for transmitting torque from a crankshaft of an engine to a clutch in a motorcycle drive train. The compensator assembly includes a cam slider, a sprocket, and a spring pack biasing the cam slider into engagement with the sprocket. The spring pack includes multiple springs having different spring rates. The cam slider includes first and second dissimilar cam members. A retainer is coupled to the crankshaft and formed with an anti-rotation feature engageable to hold the retainer, the cam slider, and the crankshaft stationary during tightening of a retaining bolt. The sprocket includes a plurality of spokes and axial openings. At least a portion of the cam slider extends through one of the plurality of axial openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Karl W. Monis, James R. Pepper, Andy J. Bingen, John W. Schanz, Nathan R. Waas, Thomas A. Lanser, Rick A. Schmidt, Jeffrey D. Dickau, Wayne G. Farvour
  • Publication number: 20090005181
    Abstract: A compensator assembly for transmitting torque from a crankshaft of an engine to a clutch in a motorcycle drive train. The compensator assembly includes a cam slider, a sprocket, and a spring pack biasing the cam slider into engagement with the sprocket. The spring pack includes multiple springs having different spring rates. The cam slider includes first and second dissimilar cam members. A retainer is coupled to the crankshaft and formed with an anti-rotation feature engageable to hold the retainer, the cam slider, and the crankshaft stationary during tightening of a retaining bolt. The sprocket includes a plurality of spokes and axial openings. At least a portion of the cam slider extends through one of the plurality of axial openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Karl W. Monis, James R. Pepper, Andy J. Bingen, John W. Schanz, Nathan R. Waas, Thomas A. Lanser, Rick A. Schmidt, Jeffrey D. Dickau, Wayne G. Farvour
  • Patent number: 6941914
    Abstract: A twin cylinder engine, includes a pair of cylinder members mounted to mounting surfaces of a crankcase, and cylinder heads mounted to the cylinder members. The cylinder members are modular components, which may be pre-assembled with components of the valve train as packaged units before the cylinder members are attached to the crankcase. Each cylinder member rotatably supports a cam gear which extends into the crankcase for driving engagement with the crankshaft. The cylinder members may be configured for either side valve-type (“L-head”), or overhead valve-type (“OHV”) engines, and the cylinder members may also be used in single cylinder engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: Dale D. Snyder, Thomas A. Immel, Scot A. Koehler, Gary Stanelle, Karl W. Monis, Mark J. Glodowski, Russell J. Dopke
  • Patent number: 6904883
    Abstract: A line of small internal combustion engines, including twin cylinder engines and single cylinder engines. The engines each include a crankcase, and one or more cylinder members attached to the crankcase, the cylinder members being separate components from the crankcase. A number of different crankcases are provided for various types of single and two cylinder engines, the crankcases having common mounting structure to which the cylinder members may be attached. Thus, the manner in which the cylinder members are attached to the crankcases is the same for each of the different types of crankcases. Two different types of cylinder members are provided, one having a side valve or “L-head” valve train, and the other having an overhead cam (“OHV”) valve train. The cylinder members are therefore modular components which may be selectively used in a variety of different types of engines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: Dale D. Snyder, Thomas A. Immel, Scot A. Koehler, Gary Stanelle, Karl W. Monis, Mark J. Glodowski, Russell J. Dopke, Paul J. Kragh
  • Patent number: 6722331
    Abstract: A valve clearance adjustment mechanism for use in small internal combustion engines such as, for example, side valve engines and overhead valve engines, which generally include intake and exhaust valves actuated by lifters pivotally mounted within the engine housing, which in turn are actuated by cam lobes driven in timed rotation with the crank shaft. An adjustment member is provided for mounting each lifter to a shaft, wherein the adjustment member is eccentric relative to the shaft, such that rotation of the adjustment member modifies the position of the lifter and in turn modifies the valve clearance between the lifter and the valve. After the valve clearance has been properly set, the adjustment member is fixed in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: Scot A. Koehler, Karl W. Monis, Todd L. Carpenter
  • Publication number: 20040031458
    Abstract: A line of small internal combustion engines, including twin cylinder engines and single cylinder engines. The engines each include a crankcase, and one or more cylinder members attached to the crankcase, the cylinder members being separate components from the crankcase. A number of different crankcases are provided for various types of single and two cylinder engines, the crankcases having common mounting structure to which the cylinder members may be attached. Thus, the manner in which the cylinder members are attached to the crankcases is the same for each of the different types of crankcases. Two different types of cylinder members are provided, one having a side valve or “L-head” valve train, and the other having an overhead cam (“OHV”) valve train. The cylinder members are therefore modular components which may be selectively used in a variety of different types of engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Dale D. Snyder, Thomas A. Immel, Scot A. Koehler, Gary Stanelle, Karl W. Monis, Mark J. Glodowski, Russell J. Dopke, Paul J. Kragh
  • Publication number: 20040025823
    Abstract: A twin cylinder engine, includes a pair of cylinder members mounted to mounting surfaces of a crankcase, and cylinder heads mounted to the cylinder members. The cylinder members are modular components, which may be pre-assembled with components of the valve train as packaged units before the cylinder members are attached to the crankcase. Each cylinder member rotatably supports a cam gear which extends into the crankcase for driving engagement with the crankshaft. The cylinder members may be configured for either side valve-type (“L-head”), or overhead valve-type (“OHV”) engines, and the cylinder members may also be used in single cylinder engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Dale D. Snyder, Thomas A. Immel, Scot A. Koehler, Gary Stanelle, Karl W. Monis, Mark J. Glodowski, Russell J. Dopke
  • Publication number: 20040000279
    Abstract: A valve clearance adjustment mechanism for use in small internal combustion engines such as, for example, side valve engines and overhead valve engines, which generally include intake and exhaust valves actuated by lifters pivotally mounted within the engine housing, which in turn are actuated by cam lobes driven in timed rotation with the crank shaft. An adjustment member is provided for mounting each lifter to a shaft, wherein the adjustment member is eccentric relative to the shaft, such that rotation of the adjustment member modifies the position of the lifter and in turn modifies the valve clearance between the lifter and the valve. After the valve clearance has been properly set, the adjustment member is fixed in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Scot A. Koehler, Karl W. Monis, Todd L. Carpenter