Patents by Inventor Patrick Kirk Harris

Patrick Kirk Harris 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).

  • Device and method for retaining a valve bridge
    Patent number: 7878166
    Abstract: A device for retaining a valve bridge is disclosed. The valve bridge is engaged with a plurality of valves. The device has a first base member. The first base member is configured to engage at least one of the plurality of valves. The device also has a first latching member. The first latching member extends from the first base member. The first latching member is configured to engage and retain the valve bridge in engagement with the plurality of valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Perkins Engines Company Limited
    Inventors: James Dougall Wotherspoon, Patrick Kirk Harris, Michael Robert Stott
  • Device and method for retaining a valve bridge
    Publication number: 20090139477
    Abstract: A device for retaining a valve bridge is disclosed. The valve bridge is engaged with a plurality of valves. The device has a first base member. The first base member is configured to engage at least one of the plurality of valves. The device also has a first latching member. The first latching member extends from the first base member. The first latching member is configured to engage and retain the valve bridge in engagement with the plurality of valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: James Dougall Wotherspoon, Patrick Kirk Harris, Michael Robert Stott