Patents by Inventor Richard Allen Mauk

Richard Allen Mauk 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: 10509075
    Abstract: A diagnostic test is conducted by operating an engine-generator set at a plurality of reduced speeds. At each of those speeds, operating parameters of the engine are sensed and analyzed to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition. For example, such operating parameters may include speed of the engine-generator set, engine oil pressure and level, engine temperature, coolant level, and battery voltage. When a transition in engine speed occurs, a throttle test also may be conducted to measure how quickly and smoothly the engine reaches the new speed. After the engine reaches the normal operating speed, the generator is activated to produce electricity. One or more characteristic of that electricity, such as voltage, current and frequency, are sensed and evaluated to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Eric D. Albsmeier, Kenneth R. Bornemann, Harrison Chirkdo Chiu, Zane Eaton, Anthony James Hackbarth, Richard Allen Mauk, Jeffrey John Neis, Edward Douglas Brey
  • Publication number: 20150120247
    Abstract: A diagnostic test is conducted by operating an engine-generator set at a plurality of reduced speeds. At each of those speeds, operating parameters of the engine are sensed and analyzed to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition. For example, such operating parameters may include speed of the engine-generator set, engine oil pressure and level, engine temperature, coolant level, and battery voltage. When a transition in engine speed occurs, a throttle test also may be conducted to measure how quickly and smoothly the engine reaches the new speed. After the engine reaches the normal operating speed, the generator is activated to produce electricity. One or more characteristic of that electricity, such as voltage, current and frequency, are sensed and evaluated to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Eric D. Albsmeier, Kenneth R. Bornemann, Harrison Chirkdo Chiu, Zane Eaton, Anthony James Hackbarth, Richard Allen Mauk, Jeffrey John Neis, Edward Douglas Brey
  • Patent number: 8965734
    Abstract: A diagnostic test is conducted by operating an engine-generator set at a plurality of reduced speeds. At each of those speeds, operating parameters of the engine are sensed and analyzed to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition. For example, such operating parameters may include speed of the engine-generator set, engine oil pressure and level, engine temperature, coolant level, and battery voltage. When a transition in engine speed occurs, a throttle test also may be conducted to measure how quickly and smoothly the engine reaches the new speed. After the engine reaches the normal operating speed, the generator is activated to produce electricity. One or more characteristic of that electricity, such as voltage, current and frequency, are sensed and evaluated to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Eric D. Albsmeier, Kenneth R. Bornemann, Harrison Chirkdo Chiu, Zane Eaton, Anthony James Hackbarth, Richard Allen Mauk, Jeffrey John Neis, Edward Douglas Brey
  • Publication number: 20110172966
    Abstract: A diagnostic test is conducted by operating an engine-generator set at a plurality of reduced speeds. At each of those speeds, operating parameters of the engine are sensed and analyzed to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition. For example, such operating parameters may include speed of the engine-generator set, engine oil pressure and level, engine temperature, coolant level, and battery voltage. When a transition in engine speed occurs, a throttle test also may be conducted to measure how quickly and smoothly the engine reaches the new speed. After the engine reaches the normal operating speed, the generator is activated to produce electricity. One or more characteristic of that electricity, such as voltage, current and frequency, are sensed and evaluated to detect an unsatisfactory operating condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Eric D. Albsmeier, Kenneth R. Bornemann, Harrison Chirkdo Chiu, Zane Eaton, Anthony James Hackbarth, Richard Allen Mauk, Jeffrey John Neis, Edward Douglas Brey