Patents by Inventor Sam Palfenier

Sam Palfenier 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).

  • Throttle position sensor
    Patent number: 7287512
    Abstract: The present invention provides a throttle position sensor for a motorcycle including a handlebar having an end. The throttle position sensor includes a rotor having a first end and a second end. The rotor is positioned within the handlebar and rotated relative to the handlebar. The second end is closer than the first end to the end of the handlebar. The throttle position sensor also includes a sensor operable to detect rotation of the rotor relative to the handlebar and generate a signal corresponding to the rotation of the rotor relative to the handlebar. The throttle position sensor further includes at least one electrical conduit passing into the rotor from the first end. The at least one electrical conduit is routed through the rotor and is accessible from the second end of the rotor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly Possehl, Sam Palfenier, Allen Lehmen, Jeff Richlen, William E. Crowe
  • Throttle position sensor
    Publication number: 20070157902
    Abstract: The present invention provides a throttle position sensor for a motorcycle including a handlebar having an end. The throttle position sensor includes a rotor having a first end and a second end. The rotor is positioned within the handlebar and rotated relative to the handlebar. The second end is closer than the first end to the end of the handlebar. The throttle position sensor also includes a sensor operable to detect rotation of the rotor relative to the handlebar and generate a signal corresponding to the rotation of the rotor relative to the handlebar. The throttle position sensor further includes at least one electrical conduit passing into the rotor from the first end. The at least one electrical conduit is routed through the rotor and is accessible from the second end of the rotor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicants: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, Inc., Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelly Possehl, Sam Palfenier, Allen Lehmen, Jeff Richlen, William Crowe