Charles Chuck Brister, 73505 Ellis Rd, Montpelier, LA 70422

6397791, Jun 4, 2002

Sep 5, 2000

09/655033

Charles Brister - Amite LA, 70422

F01P 902

123 4115, 123198 D

In one embodiment disclosed is a safety fuel tank and filler cap apparatus for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine that can be started with a magnetoelectric generator, comprising an exposed fuel tank having a fill opening, an annular fuel filler flange surrounded by an adjoining fuel tank wall having outer surface, said flange having a central axis; a filler cap having a cap center, the cap being connectable to the fuel filler flange to form a closure of the tank at the fill opening when the cap center generally aligns with the flange central axis, said filler cap and adjoining fuel tank outer surface being configured to enable a user to grip and turn said fuel filler cap, at a position next to the tank wall; and a mechanism interfaced between the fuel tank and filler cap that is activated to a safety mode when the engine is at an elevated, operating temperature, said mechanism including a connector that interfaces between the outer surface of the fuel tank and the cap. In another embodiment disclosed is a powered implement, comprising: a frame; an internal combustion engine mounted on the frame, said engine including a magnetoelectric generator for starting the engine; the frame and engine supporting an exposed fuel tank having a tank wall and a fill opening through said tank wall for receiving fuel for powering the engine; a fuel filler flange on said tank surrounded by an adjoining fuel tank outer surface, said flange extending a short distance from tank wall and surrounding the filler opening; a filler cap that fits the fuel filler flange to form a closure of the tank at the fill opening, said filler cap and adjoining fuel tank outer surface being configured to enable a user to grip and turn said fuel filler cap; and a device interfaced between the fuel tank and filler cap that responds to an attempt by a user to open the filler cap when the engine is at an elevated, operating temperature that is near the ignition temperature of the fuel that powers the engine.

6575131, Jun 10, 2003

Jun 15, 2001

09/882532

Charles Brister - Amite LA, 70422

F02B 7700

123198D, 123198 DC, 123 4115

A safety fuel tank and filler cap apparatus is disclosed for use with a powered implement such as a lawnmower, tiller, weed trimmer or the like. The apparatus includes a switch member mounted on a fuel cap and tank that disallow engine operation when the filler cap is separated from the tank such as during refueling. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a locking mechanism that can be mounted on the engine body or fuel tank that disallows removal of the filler cap until the engine has cooled to a predetermined temperature that will not cause the fuel to ignite.

7322337, Jan 29, 2008

Dec 29, 2004

11/025530

Charles Brister - Roseland LA, US
Ed Chandler - Hammond LA, US

F02B 77/00

123198D

A safety fuel tank and filler cap arrangement is disclosed wherein the cap attaches to an internal combustion engine having a fuel tank and a starter or ignition system. The tether that connects the cap to the engine ignition or starter is an electrical conduit that can disable the engine so that it will not run or start if the cap is separated from the fuel tank such as when a user wants to fill it with gasoline. In one embodiment, a switch arrangement is contained entirely within the cap. In another arrangement a ring attaches to the tether and a conventional cap engages the ring to enable ignition when the cap is added to the fuel tank.

7322338, Jan 29, 2008

Oct 12, 2006

11/548908

Charles Brister - Roseland LA, US
Ed Chandler - Hammond LA, US

F02B 77/00

123198D

A safety fuel tank and filler cap arrangement is disclosed wherein the cap attaches to an internal combustion engine having a fuel tank and a starter or ignition system. The tether that connects the cap to the engine ignition or starter is an electrical conduit that can disable the engine so that it will not run or start if the cap is separated from the fuel tank such as when a user wants to fill it with gasoline. In one embodiment, a switch arrangement is contained entirely within the cap. In another arrangement a ring attaches to the tether and a conventional cap engages the ring to enable ignition when the cap is added to the fuel tank.

7841315, Nov 30, 2010

Jan 29, 2008

12/021865

Charles Brister - Roseland LA, US
Ed Chandler - Hammond LA, US

F02P 11/00
F02D 17/00

123198D, 123198 DC

A safety fuel tank and filler cap arrangement is disclosed wherein the cap attaches to an internal combustion engine having a fuel tank and a starter or ignition system. The tether that connects the cap to the engine ignition or starter is an electrical conduit that can disable the engine so that it will not run or start if the cap is separated from the fuel tank such as when a user wants to fill it with gasoline. In one embodiment, a switch arrangement is contained entirely within the cap. In another arrangement a ring attaches to the tether and a conventional cap engages the ring to enable ignition when the cap is added to the fuel tank.

2002001, Jan 31, 2002

Mar 23, 2001

09/816973

Charles Brister - Amite LA, US

B60K003/00
B60K005/00

180/291000, 180/312000

A small motorized cart apparatus or “go-cart” apparatus includes an improved brush cage arrangement that covers and protects a user during operation, enveloping the user above and on the sides of a user occupying the driver's seat. The brush cage is pivotally attached at the front of the cart apparatus near the front, steerable wheels. A seat back tube extends along the sides of and over the top of the driver's seat. A latch mechanism includes locking parts on the brush cage and on the seat back tube that form a rugged connection that is preferably positioned just above the head of the driver when the brush cage is in a lowered position. This enables the driver to use one hand to release the mechanism when the cage is to be opened. One or two hands can be used to grab the cage to pull it down toward the driver and into engagement with the locking mechanism on the seat back tube when a closed position is desired for the brush cage.

5597048, Jan 28, 1997

Dec 22, 1995

8/577842

Charles Brister - Amite LA
Dale Schenkel - Yankton SD

B60K 4120

180292

A motorized cart apparatus includes a cart frame having front and rear portions and a wheel base defined by a pair of front steerable wheels and a pair of rear wheels. A seat is positioned between the front and rear wheels and a motor drive or engine positioned at the rear end portion of the frame behind the seat and adjacent the rear wheels. Brake and accelerator pedals are positioned side by side at the front of the cart inside the front wheels and on opposite sides of the steering column, and inclined steering rod that extends from the frame upwardly toward the user. A throttle cable controls the motor. The throttle cable is activated by a pushrod extending between the accelerator pedal and the engine. A brake pushrod extends between the brake pedal and rear brake so that when the brake pedal is depressed, the pushrod activates the brake. A linkage extending from the brake pushrod to the throttle returns the throttle to an idle position when the brake pedal and accelerator are simultaneously depressed as when the car driver panics.

5797468, Aug 25, 1998

Jan 27, 1997

8/789556

Charles Brister - Amite LA
Dale Schenkel - Yankton SD

B60K 100

180292

A motorized cart apparatus includes a cart frame having front and rear portions and a wheel base defined by a pair of front steerable wheels and a pair of rear wheels. A seat is positioned between the front and rear wheels and a motor drive or engine positioned at the rear end portion of the frame behind the seat an adjacent the rear wheels. Brake and accelerator pedals are positioned side by side at the front of the cart inside the front wheels and on opposite sides of the steering column, and inclined steering rod that extends from the frame upwardly toward the user. A throttle cable controls the motor. The throttle cable is activated by a pushrod extending between the accelerator pedal and the engine. A brake pushrod extends between the brake pedal and rear brake so that when the brake pedal is depressed, the pushrod activates the brake. A linkage extending from the brake pushrod to the throttle returns the throttle to an idle position when the brake pedal and accelerator are simultaneously depressed as when the car driver panics.