Patents by Inventor Rich Pilney

Rich Pilney 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: 6240888
    Abstract: The invention is a decompression kit for large bore and/or high compression internal combustion engines. Specifically designed for engines such as the “Harley-Davidson®” “V-Twin®” or the “Sportster®” models, the invention vents high cylinder pressure and reduces the associated high starter torque required to turn the crankshaft when starting the engine, this in turn reduces the cranking amperage necessary to start the engine resulting in longer starter and battery life. A modified spark plug, steel tubing, and decompression valves are the main components of the invention. Cylinder pressure during the compression stroke is vented through the spark plug, tubing, and the decompression valve to make starting the engine easy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Rich Pilney