Patents by Inventor Matthew L. Bridge

Matthew L. Bridge 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).

  • Publication number: 20080236108
    Abstract: A package wrapping machine includes a wrapping station where film is to be manipulated during a packaging operation. A support is provided for holding rolled film, the support located to permit film to be drawn into the wrapping station. A sensor arrangement detects package size data that is used to set one or more wrap parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Steven M. Parmley, Matthew L. Bridge, Thomas P. Jones
  • Patent number: 6481426
    Abstract: An engine system having a low EMI/RFI signature. The system comprises a two-stroke engine having a cylinder with a piston sized for reciprocal motion through the cylinder. The two-stroke engine further includes an injector deployed in communication with the combustion chamber to discharge a fuel into the combustion chamber. An electronic control unit controls the injection and ignition for the engine, and an EMI/RFI reduction system is utilized to lower the electromagnetic and radio frequency interference signature of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Bombardier Motor Corporation of America
    Inventors: Richard M. McChesney, Matthew L. Bridge
  • Patent number: 6357408
    Abstract: A fuel injected, internal combustion engine that is protected from detrimental ignition due to pocket sparking. The engine includes one or more cylinders into which fuel is injected by an injector. A spark plug is used to ignite the fuel-air mixture within the cylinder. The spark plug is designed with a base and a shell extending from the base to define a hollow interior. A central electrode is disposed in an insulative core and extends through the hollow interior of the shell. The shell is connected to a secondary electrode. A gap is formed between the electrodes for promulgation of a spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture. The detrimental effects of pocket sparking are eliminated by placing a closure member between a terminal end of the shell and the nose of the insulative core. This closure member may be in the form of a lip that extends from the shell into proximity with the nose of the insulative core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Bombardier Motor Corporation of America
    Inventors: Matthew L. Bridge, Gregory J. Binversie