Jason A Hansen

US Patent:

20100114464, May 6, 2010

Filed:

Oct 30, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/609221

Inventors:

Michael Miller - Sussex WI, US
Richard Zeckmeister - Brookfield WI, US
Marv Klowak - Germantown WI, US
Jason Hansen - Elkhorn WI, US
Daniel Brueck - Brookfield WI, US
Robert Koenen - Pewaukee WI, US

Assignee:

BRIGGS AND STRATTON CORPORATION - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

F02D 45/00

US Classification:

701113

Abstract:

An engine control, communication and starting system for outdoor power equipment that has a controller and a one or more safety interlocks. The controller monitors the status of the safety interlocks to determine whether the internal combustion engine can be started upon activation of a starting device. If the starting device is activated and one or more of the safety interlocks is in a condition that prevents operation of the engine, the controller generates a feedback message to the operator through a feedback system. The feedback message can be either an audible or visual message that relays information to the operator. The system further includes a speed selection circuit that allows the operator to select the desired engine speed. The controller operates the internal combustion engine at the selected engine speed. During engine operation, the controller terminates operation of the engine if any of the safety interlocks move to an un-allowed status.

US Patent:

20130111864, May 9, 2013

Filed:

Nov 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/289613

Inventors:

Jason A. Hansen - Elkhorn WI, US
Robert Koenen - Pewaukee WI, US
David W. Procknow - Elm Grove WI, US
Stephen J. Lavender - Caledonia WI, US
Jason D. Elvers - Horicon WI, US

International Classification:

F02N 11/10
A01D 101/00
A01D 34/68

US Classification:

56 108, 1231791

Abstract:

A lawn mower includes an internal combustion engine, an electric motor configured to start the internal combustion engine, and a blade driven by the internal combustion engine. The lawn mower further includes an assembly for stopping at least one of the blade and the internal combustion engine. The assembly includes a brake mechanism, a release mechanism, a linkage between the brake mechanism and the release mechanism. The assembly further includes an interlock configured to prevent the release mechanism from releasing the brake mechanism, and an interface allowing an operator to release the interlock. The electric motor is coupled to the assembly such that release of the brake mechanism automatically engages the electric motor to start the internal combustion engine.

US Patent:

20130343906, Dec 26, 2013

Filed:

Jun 7, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/913326

Inventors:

Robert Koenen - Pewaukee WI, US
David W. Procknow - Elm Grove WI, US
Jason A. Hansen - Elkhorn WI, US
Stephen J. Lavender - Caledonia WI, US
Jason D. Elvers - Horicon WI, US
Ramidu Mirissage - Brookfield WI, US
James Nommensen - Oak Creek WI, US

International Classification:

F02N 11/00

US Classification:

417 10

Abstract:

A pressure washer includes an engine, a water pump driven by the engine, a starter motor coupled to the engine to start the engine, an energy storage device electrically coupled to the starter motor, a spray device including an activation device for starting and stopping a flow of water from the spray device, a pressure sensor, and a flow sensor. The water pump has a low pressure side and a high pressure side. The high pressure side provides pressurized water. The pressure sensor is located at the low pressure side and is configured to indicate a water pressure relative to a threshold pressure. The flow sensor is located at the low pressure side and is configured to indicate a water flow relative to a threshold flow. With the engine off, the starter motor starts the engine when the pressure sensor indicates the water pressure is above the threshold pressure and the flow sensor indicates the water flow is above the threshold flow.

US Patent:

20210363926, Nov 25, 2021

Filed:

Aug 4, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/393770

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Jason A. Hansen - Elkhorn WI, US
Dale C. VanPatten - West Allis WI, US
Jeffrey Berger - Port Washington WI, US
Philip Betzhold - Menomonee Falls WI, US

Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton, LLC - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

F02D 29/06
F02D 41/04
H02J 1/00

Abstract:

An operating system for a standby generator includes a control unit, a switch, an inverter, a terminal, a current sensor, a starter circuit, a power control circuit, and an ignition kill circuit. The control unit is powered by a rechargeable twelve volt DC battery. The switch is selectively operable by the control unit to connect one of a first input or a second input to an output. The second input receives the supply of electrical power from an internal combustion engine. The inverter is positioned between the DC battery and the first input, and supplies electrical power to the electrical device when a movable contact of the switch connects the output to the first input. The power control circuit is connected to the control unit and is operable to adjust the movable contact of the switch to selectively connect the output to either the first input or the second input.

US Patent:

20210054817, Feb 25, 2021

Filed:

Jun 26, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/913594

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Jason A. HANSEN - Elkhorn WI, US
Andrew PASKOV - Brookfield WI, US

Assignee:

BRIGGS & STRATTON CORPORATION - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

F02N 11/08
H01M 10/42
H01M 2/10
F02N 11/14

Abstract:

A battery pack for use in providing starting power for a starter motor of an internal combustion engine and to supply power to one or more auxiliary loads. The battery pack includes an outer housing that encloses a plurality of battery cells. A control unit is positioned within the outer housing and is connected to at least a starter switching element and an auxiliary switching element. The control unit controls the position of both the starter switching element and the auxiliary switching element to selectively connect the battery cells to the starter motor and the auxiliary loads. The battery pack further includes an ignition input terminal that is connected to the ignition circuit of the internal combustion engine such that the control unit can monitor the operational status of the internal combustion engine. The control unit can selectively ground the ignition coil of the ignition circuit to enable and/or terminate operation of the internal combustion engine.

US Patent:

20200083706, Mar 12, 2020

Filed:

Jul 22, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/746790

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Jeffrey M. Zeiler - Wauwatosa WI, US
Robert Koenen - Pewaukee WI, US
Daniel Brueck - Brookfield WI, US
Jason A. Hansen - Elkhorn WI, US

Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

H02J 1/10
H02J 7/00
H02J 7/34
H01M 10/0525

Abstract:

A battery for equipment having a charging system providing a charging voltage is provided. The battery includes a primary power supply, a secondary power supply, and a battery management system configured to at least one of (a) selectively increase the charging voltage to a boosted voltage and (b) selectively decrease the charging voltage to a bucked voltage, and provide at least one of the boosted voltage and the bucked voltage to the primary power supply.

US Patent:

20200003134, Jan 2, 2020

Filed:

Feb 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/486233

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Jason A. Hansen - Elkhorn WI, US
Dale C. VanPatten - West Allis WI, US
Jeffrey Berger - Port Washington WI, US
Philip Betzhold - Menomonee Falls WI, US

Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

F02D 29/06
F02D 41/04
H02J 7/00
H02J 1/00

Abstract:

An on-demand generator starting system and method is disclosed. The generator starting system is included as part of a standby or portable generator that includes one or more outlets that provide electrical power to an electrical device. The operating system includes a generator controller that monitors for a request for power from the electrical device connected to the outlet. When the control circuit of the generator controller determines that electric power is required from the generator, the control circuit initiates operation of the internal combustion engine. After the internal combustion engine starts, the control circuit operates a relay to provide power from the generator to the outlet of the generator. When the electrical device is no longer operating, the control circuit of the generator controller terminates operation of the internal combustion engine of the generator. In this manner, the generator operates only when the electrical device is requesting electrical power.

US Patent:

20190178220, Jun 13, 2019

Filed:

Feb 13, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/274730

Inventors:

- Wauwatosa WI, US
Robert John Koenen - Pewaukee WI, US
Dale Van Patten - New Berlin WI, US
Jason Andrew Hansen - Elkhorn WI, US

Assignee:

Briggs & Stratton Corporation - Wauwatosa WI

International Classification:

F02N 11/08
H02J 7/00
E01H 5/09

Abstract:

A snowthrower includes an internal combustion engine and a starter battery pack that provides electrical power to operate an electric starter motor. The starter battery pack is received within a receptacle of the snowthrower and is selectively coupled to the starter motor to initiate operation of the internal combustion engine. The starter battery pack can further include a battery heating circuit that is operable to heat the starter battery pack above ambient temperatures to increase the current output of the starter battery pack. The battery heating circuit includes a controller that utilizes electrical power from the starter battery pack to heat the starter battery pack.

Address:

605 S Woodpine Dr, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Phone:

(262)7232760

VIN:

1C3CCBCB4CN258062

Make:

CHRYSLER

Model:

200

Year:

2012