Patents by Inventor Todd P. Craft

Todd P. Craft 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 assembly having deadband linkage
    Patent number: 7000591
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for adjusting a throttle plate of a throttle assembly of an internal combustion engine is disclosed. A throttle linkage mechanically connects a throttle actuator to the throttle assembly with a deadband therebetween. The deadband allows the throttle plate to remain in a closed position during initial movement of the throttle actuator and initial acceleration, thereby reducing overall engine noise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: BRP US Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Raetzman, Patrick C. Tetzlaff, Peter E. Lucier, Todd P. Craft