Patents by Inventor Kevin Blane

Kevin Blane 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: 11047449
    Abstract: An unbalanced crankshaft mounted accessory is configured to externally balance the rotating assembly of a particular engine model. In one embodiment, the unbalanced crankshaft mounted accessory is attached to the crankshaft at the output of the crankshaft (i.e., the connection to a load driven by the engine). The accessory is unbalanced at an angle and weight configured to reduce deflection of the crankshaft at the output of the crankshaft (when the unbalanced crankshaft mounted accessory is attached). The weight and angle are determined by measuring crankshaft deflection at various speeds (rpm) throughout the recommended operating range of the engine. The angle and deflection distance are then averaged and multiplied against a rotating mass of the engine and a constant to determine an angle and weight for the unbalanced crankshaft mounted accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin Blane
  • Publication number: 20210123499
    Abstract: An unbalanced crankshaft mounted accessory is configured to externally balance the rotating assembly of a particular engine model. In one embodiment, the unbalanced crankshaft mounted accessory is attached to the crankshaft at the output of the crankshaft (i.e., the connection to a load driven by the engine). The accessory is unbalanced at an angle and weight configured to reduce deflection of the crankshaft at the output of the crankshaft (when the unbalanced crankshaft mounted accessory is attached). The weight and angle are determined by measuring crankshaft deflection at various speeds (rpm) throughout the recommended operating range of the engine. The angle and deflection distance are then averaged and multiplied against a rotating mass of the engine and a constant to determine an angle and weight for the unbalanced crankshaft mounted accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventor: Kevin Blane
  • Patent number: 7885060
    Abstract: A portable information handling system (IHS) is disclosed wherein the system includes a cover, a primary display disposed on the cover and an auxiliary display coupled to the cover, wherein the auxiliary display is movable between a viewable position and a closed position. The system also includes a switch coupled to the auxiliary display, wherein the switch is adapted to place the auxiliary display in an operational state in the open position and in a non-operational state in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: David W. Douglas, Shree Dandekar, Kevin Blane Enders
  • Publication number: 20100033916
    Abstract: A portable information handling system (IHS) is disclosed wherein the system includes a cover, a primary display disposed on the cover and an auxiliary display coupled to the cover, wherein the auxiliary display is movable between a viewable position and a closed position. The system also includes a switch coupled to the auxiliary display, wherein the switch is adapted to place the auxiliary display in an operational state in the open position and in a non-operational state in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: David W. Douglas, Shree Dandekar, Kevin Blane Enders
  • Publication number: 20090208155
    Abstract: A motorcycle stabilization system comprising at least two pairs of cylindrical bushing members comprising of a rigid polymer which is inserted into opposite sides of the swing arm of a motorcycle; each pair having a first member being cylindrical in profile, a beveled nose section and an axial bore that is inserted via the beveled nose section into the swing arm; and a second cylindrical member being inserted behind the first member, including a rear radial ring which aligns with the rubber mount on the swing arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Henry Kevin Blane