Patents by Inventor Mark R. Kitson

Mark R. Kitson 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).

  • Capacitative discharge ignition system for internal combustion engines
    Patent number: 5531206
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a flyback control circuit wherein primary coil current is minimized during flyback operation such that the spark duration and energy delivered to the spark gap are maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Inventors: Mark R. Kitson, Peter J. Ayre
  • Method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a solenoid
    Patent number: 5267545
    Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a solenoid comprising supplying current to the solenoid winding from an electrical source and controlling the rate of rise of the current at a predetermined rate during at least the period between initiation of the current supply and the commencement of movement of the solenoid armature, said predetermined rate of rise of the current being independent of the maximum rate of rise of the current, attainable at the nominal voltage of the electrical source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Orbital Engine Company (Australia) Pty. Limited
    Inventor: Mark R. Kitson