Patents by Inventor Michael F. Michel

Michael F. Michel 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).

  • Programmed spark scatter control method for quick response to changing load conditions
    Patent number: 4719573
    Abstract: In an idle speed control system for an engine equipped with a fuel/air mixture means and an air bypass means or movable throttle stop means, the idle speed can be quickly moved to the desired value by temporarily changing the spark advance and holding the changed spark advance until the air bypass system or movable throttle stop means has had a chance to respond to the various demands of the idle condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Chrysler Motors Corporation
    Inventors: William R. Kissel, Michael F. Michel, Thomas Glowczewski, Douglas C. Frantz