Patents by Inventor Paul Warfel

Paul Warfel 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: 11577422
    Abstract: A hanger for suspending a chainsaw in a display is provided. The display may include a bar assembly that includes two parallel bars that project substantially parallel to each other. The hanger may include a first interface portion disposed at a first end of the body, and the first interface portion may include a first aperture and a second aperture. The hanger may additionally include a second interface portion disposed proximate to a second end, and a portion of the first face of the body may extend along a guide bar of the chainsaw. The second interface portion may align with a receiving orifice formed in the guide bar to enable a releasable fastener to operably couple the guide bar to the hanger. The first and second apertures may be configured to slidingly engage with the bars of the bar assembly to suspend the chainsaw from the bar assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Ruben Enriquez, Paul Warfel, Kofi Addai, Michelle Sordi, Bart Goodell, David Jonathan Hine, David A. Furth
  • Publication number: 20210237304
    Abstract: A hanger for suspending a chainsaw in a display is provided. The display may include a bar assembly, and the bar assembly may include two parallel bars that are configured to project substantially parallel to each other and a ground plane. The hanger may include a body, and the body may have a first end, a second end, and an elongated plate-like member defining a first face and a second face. The hanger may also include a first interface portion disposed at the first end of the body, and the first interface portion may include a first aperture and a second aperture. The hanger may additionally include a second interface portion disposed at a portion of the body proximate to the second end, and a portion of the first face of the body may extend along a guide bar of the chainsaw. The second interface portion may align with a receiving orifice formed in the guide bar to enable a releasable fastener to operably couple the guide bar to the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Ruben Enriquez, Paul Warfel, Kofi Addai, Michelle Sordi, Bart Goodell, David Jonathan Hine, David A. Furth
  • Patent number: 9103299
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine. The fuel delivery system includes a diaphragm carburetor for mixing air and fuel, a start preparation system for introducing fuel into the carburetor before a start of the engine, and a fuel enrichment system for providing an enriched fuel and air mixture when the engine is cranked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: HUSQVARNA AB
    Inventors: Paul Warfel, Neal Chandler, Darien LaCroix
  • Publication number: 20150083090
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system for an internal combustion engine. The fuel delivery system includes a diaphragm carburettor for mixing air and fuel, a start preparation system for introducing fuel into the carburettor before a start of the engine, and a fuel enrichment system for providing an enriched fuel and air mixture when the engine is cranked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Warfel, Neal Chandler, Darien LaCroix
  • Patent number: 8925509
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system (100) for an internal combustion engine. The fuel delivery system (100) includes a diaphragm carburettor (102) for mixing air and fuel, a start preparation system (104) for introducing fuel into the carburettor before a start of the engine, and a fuel enrichment system (106) for providing an enriched fuel and air mixture when the engine is cranked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Husqvarna AB
    Inventors: Paul Warfel, Neal Chandler, Darien Lynn Lacroix
  • Publication number: 20120318249
    Abstract: A fuel delivery system (100) for an internal combustion engine. The fuel delivery system (100) includes a diaphragm carburettor (102) for mixing air and fuel, a start preparation system (104) for introducing fuel into the carburettor before a start of the engine, and a fuel enrichment system (106) for providing an enriched fuel and air mixture when the engine is cranked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: HUSQVARNA CONSUMER OUTDOOR PRODUCTS N.A. INC.
    Inventors: Paul Warfel, Neal Chandler, Darien Lynn Lacroix
  • Patent number: 7481000
    Abstract: A bar adjustment assembly for a chain saw includes a shaft, a bar adjustment pin that is journalled for rotation relative to the shaft, and a pin alignment spring that biases the pin toward an engagement position. A void is provided for accommodating the pin as it is rotated away from the engagement position by a guide bar that has been incorrectly attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney W. Tynes, Paul A. Warfel, Dennis S. Zapanta
  • Patent number: 7434502
    Abstract: A chain saw includes a retaining assembly for a tensioning arrangement for adjusting the tension of the cutting chain in the chain saw. The retaining assembly includes a rotatable knob for operation with the chain saw's engine chassis, clutch cover, and guide bar and is rotatable about an axis of rotation between a tightening position for holding the guide bar in place and a loosening position enabling the guide bar to be repositioned whereby the tension in the cutting chain is adjusted. A locking mechanism is provided for locking and unlocking the knob. When the locking mechanism is in a locking position, moveable engagement points of the locking mechanism extended beyond the confines of the knob and engage fixed engagement points. When the locking mechanism is in the unlocking position, the moveable engagement points, having moved inwardly of the confines of the knob, are disengaged from the fixed engagement points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Keeton, Paul A. Warfel
  • Patent number: 7155832
    Abstract: A chain saw includes an engine, a chassis, and a clutch cover. A guide bar is adjustable relative to the chassis and the clutch cover, but stationary while in a secured position. An adjustment arrangement moves the guide bar to tension a chain, and includes a member operatively connected to the bar, intermeshed drive components to move the bar, and a manually engaged member that is operated without use of any tool. A guide bar securing arrangement has a knob rotatable between a tightened and loosened positions. In the loosened position, the guide bar may be adjusted. A knob handle of the securing arrangement is pivotable between a stowed position and an operation position. A lock arrangement, associated with the knob and knob handle, includes portions that cooperate to prevent the knob from rotating when the knob handle is in the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Warfel, Steven McKeithen, Dennis Zapanata, William B. Keeton
  • Patent number: 7121533
    Abstract: A device for a power tool that includes an internal combustion engine and a carburetor for supplying an air and fuel mixture to the engine. The carburetor includes at least one externally adjustable component. An air filter arrangement of the device is for in-taking air, filtering the air, and directing the filtered air to the carburetor. The arrangement includes a housing. A tamper-resisting portion of the device extends from the air filter arrangement housing and extends adjacent to the location of the at least one adjustable component. The tamper resisting portion includes a segment that permits access to the at least one adjustable component along a first direction and limits access to the at least one adjustable component off of the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Warfel, Rodney W. Tynes
  • Patent number: 7107963
    Abstract: The cooperative operational relationship among an ignition switch, choke mechanism and air filter unit for a portable power tool are integrated in a way to improve that relationship. The ignition switch and choke mechanism are arranged in a coactive relationship wherein the ignition switch and a choke lever in the choke mechanism have engaging parts such that the ignition switch is moved to an “On” position by the choke lever when the choke lever is moved to a position where it has reduced the air flow to a carburetor. A spring engaging the ignition switch is biased for applying a force to the ignition switch in a direction toward a mounting element on which the ignition switch is mounted and away from the choke lever. In a particular embodiment, the ignition switch is mounted on the air filter unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Warfel, Rodney W. Tynes
  • Patent number: 7107689
    Abstract: A retaining assembly is provided for a tensioning arrangement for adjusting the tension of the cutting chain in the chainsaw. The retaining assembly includes a knob body, a lock, and a lever. The lock and lever rotate about a common axis, which is perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the retaining assembly. The lock includes a tooth adapted to engage with teeth on a clutch cover of a chainsaw to lock the retaining assembly in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc.
    Inventors: William B. Keeton, Paul A. Warfel
  • Publication number: 20060196058
    Abstract: A chain saw includes an engine, a chassis, and a clutch cover. A guide bar is adjustable relative to the chassis and the clutch cover, but stationary while in a secured position. An adjustment arrangement moves the guide bar to tension a chain, and includes a member operatively connected to the bar, intermeshed drive components to move the bar, and a manually engaged member that is operated without use of any tool. A guide bar securing arrangement has a knob rotatable between a tightened and loosened positions. In the loosened position, the guide bar may be adjusted. A knob handle of the securing arrangement is pivotable between a stowed position and an operation position. A lock arrangement, associated with the knob and knob handle, includes portions that cooperate to prevent the knob from rotating when the knob handle is in the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Warfel, Steven McKeithen, Dennis Zapanata, William Keeton
  • Publication number: 20060150427
    Abstract: A bar adjustment assembly for a chain saw includes a shaft, a bar adjustment pin that is journalled for rotation relative to the shaft, and a pin alignment spring that biases the pin toward an engagement position. A void is provided for accommodating the pin it is rotated away from the engagement position by a guide bar that has been incorrectly attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney Tynes, Paul Warfel, Dennis Zapanta
  • Publication number: 20060124098
    Abstract: The cooperative operational relationship among an ignition switch, choke mechanism and air filter unit for a portable power tool are integrated in a way to improve that relationship. The ignition switch and choke mechanism are arranged in a coactive relationship wherein the ignition switch and a choke lever in the choke mechanism have engaging parts such that the ignition switch is moved to an “On” position by the choke lever when the choke lever is moved to a position where it has reduced the air flow to a carburetor. A spring engaging the ignition switch is biased for applying a force to the ignition switch in a direction toward a mounting element on which the ignition switch is mounted and away from the choke lever. In a particular embodiment, the ignition switch is mounted on the air filter unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Warfel, Rodney Tynes
  • Publication number: 20060075644
    Abstract: A retaining assembly is provided for a tensioning arrangement for adjusting the tension of the cutting chain in the chainsaw. The retaining assembly includes a knob body, a lock, and a lever. The lock and lever rotate about a common axis, which is perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the retaining assembly. The lock includes a tooth adapted to engage with teeth on a clutch cover of a chainsaw to lock the retaining assembly in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: William Keeton, Paul Warfel
  • Patent number: 7025034
    Abstract: The cooperative operational relationship among an ignition switch, choke mechanism and air filter unit for a portable power tool are integrated in a way to improve that relationship. The ignition switch and choke mechanism are arranged in a coactive relationship wherein the ignition switch and a choke lever in the choke mechanism have engaging parts such that the ignition switch is moved to an “On” position by the choke lever when the choke lever is moved to a position where it has reduced the air flow to a carburetor. A spring engaging the ignition switch is biased for applying a force to the ignition switch in a direction toward a mounting element on which the ignition switch is mounted and away from the choke lever. In a particular embodiment, the ignition switch is mounted on the air filter unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Warfel, Rodney W. Tynes
  • Patent number: 7021252
    Abstract: A piston channel is provided for a piston of an air scavenging internal combustion engine. The channel extends radially inward partially around a circumference of a piston body. An edge wall of the channel is sloped towards a wrist pin aperture in the piston to improve purging efficiency of a transfer duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul A. Warfel, Rodney W. Tynes
  • Publication number: 20060016081
    Abstract: A retaining assembly is provided for a tensioning arrangement for adjusting the tension of the cutting chain in the chain saw. The retaining assembly includes a rotatable knob that operates in conjunction with the chain saw's engine chassis, clutch cover, and guide bar and is rotatable about an axis of rotation between a tightening position for holding the guide bar in place and a loosening position enabling the guide bar to be repositioned whereby the tension in the cutting chain is adjusted. A locking mechanism is provided for locking and unlocking the knob for rotational movement. When the locking mechanism is in a locking position, moveable engagement points of the locking mechanism extended beyond the confines of the knob and engage fixed engagement points. When the locking mechanism is in the unlocking position, the moveable engagement points, having moved inwardly of the confines of the knob, are disengaged from the fixed engagement points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: William Keeton, Paul Warfel
  • Patent number: 6973899
    Abstract: An SAS two-cycle engine has a cylinder block that has a bore with at least one scavenging port and at least one fresh air port therein. The bore extends to a crankcase. A piston of the engine is located within the bore and separates a combustion chamber of the bore from the crank area and is movable between a first position, in closest proximity to the crank area, and a second position. The air port and the piston are configured such that air may flow from the air port into the combustion chamber of the cylinder when the piston is at the first position. In one example, the scavenging port and the air port have edges that are selectively revealed upon movement of the piston. The air port includes an upper edge, which may be contoured such that only a portion of the upper edge is exposed when the piston is at the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Warfel, Roy M. Perryman, Rodney Tynes