Patents Assigned to Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
  • PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLENOID MODULE FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20190183125
    Abstract: A printed circuit assembly (PCA) that provides for a method of rebuilding an electrically operated automatic transmission solenoid module. The PCA allows for a repairable yet rugged interconnection of several solenoids that reside within the span of the module assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Applicant: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • Solenoid rebuilding method for automatic transmissions
    Patent number: 9970533
    Abstract: A method of rebuilding a pressure control solenoid includes uncrimping a housing of the solenoid, and disassembling the solenoid. An original spool valve of the solenoid is removed from a hydraulic bore of the solenoid. The hydraulic bore is reamed such that an inner diameter of the bore is enlarged. A replacement spool valve is inserted into the hydraulic bore. An outer diameter of the replacement spool valve is larger than an outer diameter of the original spool valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • Printed circuit assembly for a solenoid module for an automatic transmission
    Patent number: 9844137
    Abstract: A printed circuit assembly (PCA) that provides for a method of rebuilding an electrically operated automatic transmission solenoid module. The PCA allows for a repairable yet rugged interconnection of several solenoids that reside within the span of the module assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • Retaining clip for electrical connectors
    Patent number: 9761986
    Abstract: A retaining clip that provides a method for securing electrical connections between male and female electrical connectors is disclosed. Current locking mechanisms are on both the electrical plug and the connector. These locking mechanisms often break when disconnecting the plug. Some embodiments of the present invention eliminate the need for the locking mechanisms. Furthermore, in cases where the mechanisms have been broken, some embodiments provide a method for reusing the electrical plug and/or the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLENOID MODULE FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20160198573
    Abstract: A printed circuit assembly (PCA) that provides for a method of rebuilding an electrically operated automatic transmission solenoid module. The PCA allows for a repairable yet rugged interconnection of several solenoids that reside within the span of the module assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: ADVANCED POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • Method of rebuilding solenoids for automatic transmissions
    Patent number: 9248527
    Abstract: A method of rebuilding a solenoid for use in automatic transmissions is disclosed. In one embodiment, an improvement over the original equipment design allows for increased durability of the solenoid. In another embodiment, a lower cost method is disclosed for reusing an expensive component. In either case, various components within the solenoid are reused, reconditioned or replaced. A preferred process for disassembling the solenoid is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • METHOD OF REBUILDING SOLENOIDS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20160008932
    Abstract: A method of rebuilding a solenoid for use in automatic transmissions is disclosed. In one embodiment, an improvement over the original equipment design allows for increased durability of the solenoid. In another embodiment, a lower cost method is disclosed for reusing an expensive component. In either case, various components within the solenoid are reused, reconditioned or replaced. A preferred process for disassembling the solenoid is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Applicant: ADVANCED POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • RETAINING CLIP FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20150364852
    Abstract: A retaining clip that provides a method for securing electrical connections between male and female electrical connectors is disclosed. Current locking mechanisms are on both the electrical plug and the connector. These locking mechanisms often break when disconnecting the plug. Some embodiments of the present invention eliminate the need for the locking mechanisms. Furthermore, in cases where the mechanisms have been broken, some embodiments provide a method for reusing the electrical plug and/or the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: ADVANCED POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • Printed circuit assembly for a solenoid module for an automatic transmission
    Patent number: 9198301
    Abstract: A printed circuit assembly (PCA) that provides for a method of rebuilding an electrically operated automatic transmission solenoid module. The PCA allows for a repairable yet rugged interconnection of several solenoids that reside within the span of the module assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • Retaining clip for electrical connectors
    Patent number: 9048595
    Abstract: A retaining clip that provides a method for securing electrical connections between a male and female electrical connectors is disclosed. Current locking mechanisms are on both the electrical plug and the connector. These locking mechanisms often break when disconnecting the plug. Some embodiments of the present invention eliminate the need for the locking mechanisms. Furthermore, in cases where the mechanisms have been broken, some embodiments provide a method for reusing the electrical plug and/or the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • SOLENOID REBUILDING METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20150144202
    Abstract: A method of rebuilding a pressure control solenoid includes uncrimping a housing of the solenoid, and disassembling the solenoid. An original spool valve of the solenoid is removed from a hydraulic bore of the solenoid. The hydraulic bore is reamed such that an inner diameter of the bore is enlarged. A replacement spool valve is inserted into the hydraulic bore. An outer diameter of the replacement spool valve is larger than an outer diameter of the original spool valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • REBUILDING SOLENOID ASSEMBLIES FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20130333218
    Abstract: A method for rebuilding a solenoid module for use in automatic transmissions is disclosed. In the present invention, a methodology that restores the functionality of the module is described. In one embodiment, the components are individually repaired or replaced. In another embodiment, the hydraulic functioning of the module is further restored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
  • RETAINING CLIP FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
    Publication number: 20130252460
    Abstract: A retaining clip that provides a method for securing electrical connections between a male and female electrical connectors is disclosed. Current locking mechanisms are on both the electrical plug and the connector. These locking mechanisms often break when disconnecting the plug. Some embodiments of the present invention eliminate the need for the locking mechanisms. Furthermore, in cases where the mechanisms have been broken, some embodiments provide a method for reusing the electrical plug and/or the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • METHOD OF REBUILDING SOLENOIDS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20130160294
    Abstract: A method of rebuilding a solenoid for use in automatic transmissions is disclosed. In one embodiment, an improvement over the original equipment design allows for increased durability of the solenoid. In another embodiment, a lower cost method is disclosed for reusing an expensive component. In either case, various components within the solenoid are reused, reconditioned or replaced. A preferred process for disassembling the solenoid is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: ADVANCED POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventor: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
  • Method of rebuilding solenoids for automatic transmissions
    Patent number: 8387254
    Abstract: A method of rebuilding a solenoid for use in automatic transmissions is disclosed. In one embodiment, an improvement over the original equipment design allows for increased durability of the solenoid. In another embodiment, a lower cost method is disclosed for reusing an expensive component. In either case, various components within the solenoid are reused, reconditioned or replaced. A preferred process for disassembling the solenoid is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY FOR A SOLENOID MODULE FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
    Publication number: 20110248200
    Abstract: A printed circuit assembly (PCA) that provides for a method of rebuilding an electrically operated automatic transmission solenoid module. The PCA allows for a repairable yet rugged interconnection of several solenoids that reside within the span of the module assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: October 13, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer
  • Printed circuit for an automatic transmission solenoid module
    Patent number: D883240
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Advanced Powertrain Engineering, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Fathauer