Patents by Inventor Leeman R. Rothrock

Leeman R. Rothrock 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).

  • Foot lever actuator for pull cord engine starters
    Patent number: 5762037
    Abstract: A foot lever actuator for the pull cord recoil starter of a gasoline or diesel engine includes an elongated foot lever attached pivotally at one end to the framework supporting the engine and fitted at the opposite end with a foot pedal for pivoting the lever. An intermediate portion of the pull cord of the recoil starter is received over a bight pulley which is movable with the foot lever. In one embodiment, the bight pulley is connected directly to the foot lever at adjustable positions along the length of the foot lever. In another embodiment, the bight pulley is connected to a second pull cord received over a second bight pulley connected to the foot lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1998
    Inventor: Leeman R. Rothrock