Patents by Inventor Michael J. Dins

Michael J. Dins 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).

  • Engine braking system using alternator stator windings
    Patent number: 5895338
    Abstract: The alternator on an engine has a set of stator coils which are connected to supply current to power accessories and current for a battery charger when the engine is running. When the ignition is turned off, a braking switch is closed which short circuits the stator coils. The resulting high current in the stator coils produces a braking torque on the engine shaft that brings it and any attached implement to a rapid halt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Michael J. Dins, Michael R. Kleczewski, Robert K. Lindorfer, Jr., Hal R. Johnson
  • Engine air intake screen assembly
    Patent number: 5285751
    Abstract: An engine air intake screen assembly having a rotating screen is provided. A blade is positioned directly under the screen to scrape accumulated debris off the inside surface of the rotating screen, and to also chop debris flowing through the screen. The screen covers an opening in a blower housing and rotates when the engine is running. In one form, a set screw allows the clearance distance between the blade and the inside surface of the rotating screen to be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1994
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: David D. Liegeois, Michael J. Dins, Daniel L. Bakke