CRAIG MORRIS SWANSON
Pilots at Little Pne Rd, Perham, MN
License number
Minnesota A4994585
Issued Date
Mar 2015
Expiration Date
Mar 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
44936 N Little Pine Rd, Perham, MN 56573
Professional information
Clutch System And Method
US Patent:
7311189, Dec 25, 2007
Filed:
Feb 28, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/680521
Inventors:
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
George S. Pieper - Champlin MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
George S. Pieper - Champlin MN, US
Assignee:
Kit Masters Inc. - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 25/0635
US Classification:
192 91A, 192 85 A, 192DIG 1, 294261
Abstract:
A clutch system may include in certain embodiments a clutch body attached to a drive member such as a drive pulley, wherein the clutch body may be removed from the drive member without disassembling the clutch body. In various embodiments, the clutch body may include two clutch plates which enclose a spring-loaded pneumatic reciprocating assembly that in operation causes the plates to selectively separate and engage one another. In certain embodiments, the clutch body may be readily attached to a associated drive pulley in a single step by installation of a single set of fasteners.
Clutch System And Method
US Patent:
2009023, Sep 24, 2009
Filed:
May 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/466543
Inventors:
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
George S. Pieper - Champlin MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
George S. Pieper - Champlin MN, US
Assignee:
KIT MASTERS INC. - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 25/08
US Classification:
192 91 A
Abstract:
A clutch system may include in certain embodiments a clutch body attached to a drive member such as a drive pulley, wherein the clutch body may be removed from the drive member without disassembling the clutch body. In various embodiments, the clutch body may include two clutch plates which enclose a spring-loaded pneumatic reciprocating assembly that in operation causes the plates to selectively separate and engage one another. In certain embodiments, the clutch body may be readily attached to a associated drive pulley in a single step by installation of a single set of fasteners.
Fan Clutch Apparatus And Methods
US Patent:
2011018, Jul 28, 2011
Filed:
Jan 21, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/011057
Inventors:
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Assignee:
Kit Masters Inc. - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 27/04, F16D 13/26, F16D 27/01
US Classification:
192 661, 192 8431
Abstract:
Some embodiments of a fan clutch system may drive an output member to rotate at a first speed when opposing friction clutch surfaces are engaged and to rotate at a second, slower speed when the friction clutch surfaces are shifted to a disengaged position. In particular embodiments, the multi-speed clutch system may employ an eddy current drive system that is arranged axially rearward of the friction clutch surfaces while the fan blade device is mounted in a position that is axially forward of the of the friction clutch surfaces.
Viscous Two-Speed Clutch
US Patent:
2012016, Jun 28, 2012
Filed:
Dec 22, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/335621
Inventors:
Paul ROCZNIAK - Perham MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Assignee:
KIT MASTERS - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 35/00, F04D 27/00
US Classification:
417319, 192103 R
Abstract:
Some embodiments of a clutch system may drive an output portion to rotate at a first rotational speed when the clutch surfaces are engaged and to rotate at a second rotational speed when the clutch surfaces are shifted to a disengaged position. The viscous two-speed clutch system may employ a viscous drive system that causes the output portion to rotate even when the clutch surfaces are disengaged. In such circumstances, the cooling fan can be driven to rotate at a first rotation speed due to interconnection with a drive source and to rotate at a second rotational speed even when the clutch surfaces are disengaged. Thus, the clutch system facilitates the flow of cooling air both when the vehicle cooling system activates the fan (e.g. by causing the clutch surface to engage) and when the vehicle cooling system deactivates the fan (e.g. by causing the clutch surfaces to disengage).
Clutch System And Methods
US Patent:
8360219, Jan 29, 2013
Filed:
Apr 26, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/767550
Inventors:
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Assignee:
Kit Masters, Inc. - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 13/30, F01P 7/02
US Classification:
192 6622, 192 8521, 192 8537, 192 8927, 192114 R
Abstract:
Some embodiments of a clutch system or method include a fan clutch device having a clutch shut-off system permits a cooling fan to continue to provide airflow even when the friction ring is worn down to a level that requires replacement.
Clutch System
US Patent:
8522944, Sep 3, 2013
Filed:
Oct 19, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/581485
Inventors:
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
Assignee:
Kit Masters Inc. - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 25/0632
US Classification:
192 8521, 192 6622, 192 8537
Abstract:
A clutch system may include in certain embodiments a clutch body attached to a drive member such as a drive pulley, wherein the clutch body may be removed from the drive member without disassembling the clutch body. In various embodiments, the clutch body may include two clutch plates which enclose a spring-loaded pneumatic reciprocating assembly that in operation causes the plates to selectively separate and engage one another. In certain embodiments, the clutch body may be readily attached to a associated drive pulley in a single step by installation of a single set of fasteners.
Clutch System
US Patent:
7438169, Oct 21, 2008
Filed:
Nov 29, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/289010
Inventors:
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
Assignee:
Kit Masters Inc. - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 25/0632
US Classification:
192 91A, 192 6622, 192 85 A
Abstract:
A clutch system may include in certain embodiments a clutch body attached to a drive member such as a drive pulley, wherein the clutch body may be removed from the drive member without disassembling the clutch body. In various embodiments, the clutch body may include two clutch plates which enclose a spring-loaded pneumatic reciprocating assembly that in operation causes the plates to selectively separate and engage one another. In certain embodiments, the clutch body may be readily attached to a associated drive pulley in a single step by installation of a single set of fasteners.
Clutch System
US Patent:
7533764, May 19, 2009
Filed:
Oct 11, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/870629
Inventors:
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
George S. Pieper - Champlin MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
George S. Pieper - Champlin MN, US
Assignee:
Kit Masters Inc. - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 25/0632
US Classification:
192 91A, 192 85 A, 192DIG 1
Abstract:
A clutch system may include in certain embodiments a clutch body attached to a drive member such as a drive pulley, wherein the clutch body may be removed from the drive member without disassembling the clutch body. In various embodiments, the clutch body may include two clutch plates which enclose a spring-loaded pneumatic reciprocating assembly that in operation causes the plates to selectively separate and engage one another. In certain embodiments, the clutch body may be readily attached to a associated drive pulley in a single step by installation of a single set of fasteners.
Clutch System
US Patent:
7604106, Oct 20, 2009
Filed:
Sep 23, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/235826
Inventors:
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
Assignee:
Kit Masters Inc. - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 25/0632
US Classification:
192 91A, 192 6622, 192 85 A
Abstract:
A clutch system may include in certain embodiments a clutch body attached to a drive member such as a drive pulley, wherein the clutch body may be removed from the drive member without disassembling the clutch body. In various embodiments, the clutch body may include two clutch plates which enclose a spring-loaded pneumatic reciprocating assembly that in operation causes the plates to selectively separate and engage one another. In certain embodiments, the clutch body may be readily attached to a associated drive pulley in a single step by installation of a single set of fasteners.
Clutch System
US Patent:
7104382, Sep 12, 2006
Filed:
Oct 21, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/970356
Inventors:
Craig M. Swanson - Perham MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
George S. Pieper - Champlin MN, US
Thomas M. Jagger - Golden Valley MN, US
George S. Pieper - Champlin MN, US
Assignee:
Kit Masters Inc. - Perham MN
International Classification:
F16D 25/0635
US Classification:
192 91A, 192 85 A, 192DIG 1
Abstract:
A clutch system may include in certain embodiments a clutch body attached to a drive member such as a drive pulley, wherein the clutch body may be removed from the drive member without disassembling the clutch body. In various embodiments, the clutch body may include two clutch plates which enclose a spring-loaded pneumatic reciprocating assembly that in operation causes the plates to selectively separate and engage one another. In certain embodiments, the clutch body may be readily attached to a associated drive pulley in a single step by installation of a single set of fasteners.