Engine-powered air compressor with a controller for low oil...

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2008-01-08

2008-01-08

Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3746)

Pumps

Condition responsive control of pump drive motor

Responsive to pump lubricant, sealant, or coolant condition

C417S228000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07316541

ABSTRACT:
An air compressor with an internal combustion engine having an engine oil sump, a compressor driven by the internal combustion engine and having a compressor oil sump, and a controller coupled to the internal combustion engine. The controller is configured to halt the operation of the internal combustion engine in response to either a low oil condition in the engine oil sump or a low oil condition in the compressor oil sump. A method for the operation of an air compressor is also provided.

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