Patents by Inventor Michael J. Kurth

Michael J. Kurth 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).

  • Carburetor assembly
    Patent number: 5049318
    Abstract: A carburetor assembly which has a body formed of extruded aluminum and a plastic fuel bowl assembly secured to the body by means of a resilient spring clip. A gasket is located between the body and the fuel bowl. The fuel bowl is molded of plastic and includes an integral well, and a mixing screw housing as well as a primer housing. A plastic nozzle extends from the well through the venturi insert into a through passage into the body. The venturi insert is made of plastic material and includes molded grooves therein which form passages with the through passage of the body. The nozzle is resiliently urged against the gasket and the body by means of a spring located in the well thereby sealing the nozzle to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: Thomas G. Guntly, Mark E. Federspiel, Michael J. Kurth
  • Method of making a carburetor
    Patent number: 4864705
    Abstract: A method of making a carburetor by first extruding a length of material and then cutting a carburetor body of predetermined length from the extrusion. The extrusion includes a passageway. A venturi member is molded of plastic material and inserted in the passageway. A fuel bowl is molded from plastic material and is secured to the body by means of a resilient clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1989
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: Thomas G. Guntly, Mark E. Federspiel, Michael J. Kurth
  • Method of making a carburetor
    Patent number: RE34224
    Abstract: A method of making a carburetor by first extruding a length of material and then cutting a carburetor body of predetermined length from the extrusion. The extrusion includes a passageway. A venturi member is molded of plastic material and inserted in the passageway. A fuel bowl is molded from plastic material and is secured to the body by means of a resilient clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Tecumseh Products Company
    Inventors: Thomas G. Guntly, Mark E. Federspiel, Michael J. Kurth