Patents by Inventor Scott Lee Wesenberg

Scott Lee Wesenberg 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).

  • Internal combustion engine starting apparatus and process
    Patent number: 5713320
    Abstract: An apparatus and process for starting internal combustion engines having one to three cylinders by first activating a reverse direction motor to drive the power system of the engine in reverse to its normal operating direction until it is positioned at or near the backside of a prior compression stroke and then activating a starter motor, preferably at initial high torque, and continuing operation until the engine is started. The apparatus and process achieves a significant decrease in the size and power requirements for starters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Assignee: Gas Research Institute
    Inventors: Joseph Lawrence Pfaff, Scott Lee Wesenberg