Patents by Inventor Milton J. Kittler

Milton J. Kittler 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).

  • Patent number: 4117809
    Abstract: A variably positionable throttle employed for controlling the flow through induction passage means to related engine means employs, in various embodiments, resiliently deflectable and/or yieldable means which, upon sufficient opening movement of the throttle, present to the vehicle operator a sensory feedback signal that a normally sufficient opening of the throttle has been attained while still permitting such vehicle operator to open even further such throttle valve in the event conditions of driving and/or traffic warrant such additional opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1978
    Inventor: Milton J. Kittler
  • Patent number: 4094281
    Abstract: A variably positionable throttle employed for controlling the flow through induction passage means to related engine means employs, in various embodiments, resiliently deflectable and/or yieldable means which, upon sufficient opening movement of the throttle, present to the vehicle operator a sensory feedback signal that a normally sufficient opening of the throttle has been attained while still permitting such vehicle operator to open even further such throttle valve in the event conditions of driving and/or traffic warrant such additional opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1978
    Inventor: Milton J. Kittler
  • Patent number: 4085721
    Abstract: Hydrocarbon fuel vapors from an internal combustion engine are adsorbed during engine nonoperation on an adsorbent and thereafter desorbed during engine operation by backflowing atmospheric air therethrough and then combusted in said engine. Desorption is initiated and maintained when the total air flow to the engine reaches a predetermined minimum amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Assignee: Exxon Research & Engineering Co.
    Inventors: Joseph Vardi, Milton J. Kittler
  • Patent number: 4016842
    Abstract: A variably positionable throttle employed for controlling the flow through induction passage means to related engine means employs, in various embodiments, resiliently deflectable and/or yieldable means which, upon sufficient opening movement of the throttle, present to the vehicle operator a sensory feedback signal that a normally sufficient opening of the throttle has been attained while still permitting such vehicle operator to open even further such throttle valve in the event conditions of driving and/or traffic warrant such additional opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1977
    Inventor: Milton J. Kittler