Roger K Olsen

US Patent:

44470320, May 8, 1984

Filed:

Mar 22, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/360534

Inventors:

Roger F. Olsen - Cuyahoga Falls OH

Assignee:

Incom International Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

F16M 1300

US Classification:

248558

Abstract:

Dissimilar pairs of identical parallel longitudinal grooves having enlarged U-shape central pockets open outwardly along opposite faces of a support block for pivotally receiving correspondingly dissimilar end fittings of cable conduits. A U-shape retainer detachably connects to the block to hold the end fittings in the grooves. The block is connected to a mounting plate in any one of a plurality of positions. In use, the block is turned to match corresponding grooves and end fittings and is connected to the plate to support the cable in a desired position.

US Patent:

41377990, Feb 6, 1979

Filed:

Jul 29, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/820491

Inventors:

Roger F. Olsen - Cuyahoga Falls OH
George Cantley - Akron OH

Assignee:

Incom International Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

B60K 4104
B60K 2000
B60K 4102

US Classification:

74876

Abstract:

A single lever control unit for sequentially operating a transmission and throttle and, selectively, for operating the throttle independently of the transmission. A throttle shaft assembly disengages from a throttle gear by pulling out the shaft while in the neutral position. A double key on the throttle shaft disengages from a keyway in the throttle gear and a spring-loaded pin engages a cavity in the throttle gear to lock both shift and throttle gears in the neutral position. Throttle only may then be applied. When the hand lever is returned to the neutral position, the throttle shaft automatically engages the throttle gear and the locking pin automatically disengages by means of spring loading. The locking pin prevents pulling out the shaft in other than the neutral position. A spring provides axial loading between the throttle arm connected to the shaft and a friction plate mounted on the shaft.

US Patent:

41310373, Dec 26, 1978

Filed:

Jul 29, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/820490

Inventors:

Roger F. Olsen - Cuyahoga Falls OH
George Cantley - Akron OH

Assignee:

Incom International Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

B60K 4104
G05G 510
G05G 1100
G05G 100

US Classification:

74876

Abstract:

A single lever control unit for sequentially operating a transmission and throttle and, selectively, for operating the throttle independently of the transmission. A throttle shaft assembly disengages from a throttle gear by pulling out the shaft while in the neutral position. A double key on the throttle shaft disengages from a keyway in the throttle gear and a spring-loaded pin engages a cavity in the throttle gear to lock both shift and throttle gears in the neutral position. Throttle only may then be applied. When the hand lever is returned to the neutral position, the throttle shaft automatically engages the throttle gear and the locking pin automatically disengages by means of spring loading. The locking pin prevents pulling out the shaft in other than the neutral position. A spring provides axial loading between a throttle arm connected to the shaft and a friction plate mounted on the shaft.

US Patent:

40131556, Mar 22, 1977

Filed:

Mar 3, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/555022

Inventors:

Roger Fred Olsen - Cuyahoga Falls OH

Assignee:

Incom International Inc. - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

B60K 4100
B60K 4102

US Classification:

192 096

Abstract:

A single lever control for controlling engine, said control having a housing, a throttle actuating arm and a clutch actuating arm operatively connected thereto for rotation only during the first portion of rotation of the throttle actuating arm, said arms adapted for connection to the cores of push-pull cables for opening and closing the throttle and operating the clutch of said engine, the improvement comprising a warm-up auxiliary throttle lever operatively attached to a bracket means slidably mounted on said housing, said bracket means attached to the throttle cable conduit to move the cable conduit relative to said throttle cable core thereby adjusting throttle setting of said engine, interlocking means including an interengaging means carried by said bracket means, said interengaging means when engaging the outer surface of said throttle actuating arm prohibits the movement of said auxiliary throttle lever when said single lever is moved generally away from its neutral position and said interengaging means when disposed a certain distance within a slot in said throttle actuating arm prohibits movement of said single lever when said single lever is moved generally to its neutral position.

US Patent:

51368943, Aug 11, 1992

Filed:

Aug 31, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/576062

Inventors:

Thomas G. Carter - Kent OH
Roger F. Olsen - Stow OH

Assignee:

IMO Industries, Inc. - Hudson OH

International Classification:

B62D 118
G05G 506

US Classification:

74493

Abstract:

A tiltable marine steering helm assembly which includes a steering-wheel shaft mounted in a universal joint permitting the steering wheel shaft to be tilted at various angles and providing the full rotational movement of the wheel regardless of the tilt angle. The universal joint includes two pairs of yokes mounted perpendicularly to each other, and a coupling operatively engaged by these yokes. The wheel shaft is able to tilt vertically and to rotate freely due to the design of the universal joint. The components of tilt helm assembly may be reconfigured to permit mounting on either a vertical or a 20 degree tilt dashboard. Also provided in a flexible helm cover which can be installed to the helm assembly without hardware.