Single point engine control interface

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9217410
APP PUB NO 20140174393A1
SERIAL NO

13727100

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A control system for manipulating operation of an engine of a portable engine powered device includes a choke and primer control that simplifies starting of the engine. The control system includes a dial that is associated with a choke control to effectuate choking of the engine during starting of the engine. The control system includes a primer control that is configured to provide an initial fuel charge to the engine. Preferably, the control system includes a single input that effectuates both the choke and primer operations associated with starting the engine. Preferably, the dial is moveable in a rotational direction to effectuate the choking operation and is movable in a longitudinal or axial direction to effectuate the priming operation such that user interaction with only the single input effectuates the sequence of the engine starting fuel control.

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  • GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Caldwell, Jennifer Janesville, US 6 29
Cole, Kevin Janesville, US 12 134
Turner, Chris Whitewater, US 62 486

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