Patents by Inventor Michael D. Docter

Michael D. Docter 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).

  • Noise attenuator for an air supply system of an internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 6722467
    Abstract: A sound attenuation system for a compressor of a direct fuel injected engine of an outboard motor comprises a discharge sound attenuator connected in fluid communication with an air distribution manifold outlet and a suction sound attenuator connected in fluid communication with the suction port of a compressor. In a typical application of the present invention, the air distribution manifold is connected in fluid communication with a discharge port of the compressor. Both the discharge sound attenuator and the suction sound attenuator can further include filter media disposed within their internal cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Kusche, Michael A. Freund, Michael D. Docter