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).
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Patent number: 9261164Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 11, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140157946Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLCInventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, JR.
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Patent number: 8678938Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140034404Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLCInventors: Rick A. Schmidt, Karl W. Monis, Alfredo Cartes, JR.
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Patent number: 7682255Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLCInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20090005181Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 6941914Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Tecumseh Products CompanyInventors: Dale D. Snyder, Thomas A. Immel, Scot A. Koehler, Gary Stanelle, Karl W. Monis, Mark J. Glodowski, Russell J. Dopke
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Patent number: 6904883Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Tecumseh Products CompanyInventors: Dale D. Snyder, Thomas A. Immel, Scot A. Koehler, Gary Stanelle, Karl W. Monis, Mark J. Glodowski, Russell J. Dopke, Paul J. Kragh
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Patent number: 6722331Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Tecumseh Products CompanyInventors: Scot A. Koehler, Karl W. Monis, Todd L. Carpenter
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Publication number: 20040031458Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Dale D. Snyder, Thomas A. Immel, Scot A. Koehler, Gary Stanelle, Karl W. Monis, Mark J. Glodowski, Russell J. Dopke, Paul J. Kragh
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Publication number: 20040025823Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Dale D. Snyder, Thomas A. Immel, Scot A. Koehler, Gary Stanelle, Karl W. Monis, Mark J. Glodowski, Russell J. Dopke
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Publication number: 20040000279Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2002Publication date: January 1, 2004Inventors: Scot A. Koehler, Karl W. Monis, Todd L. Carpenter