Patents Assigned to Vandyne Super Turbo, Inc.
  • Super-turbocharger having a high speed traction drive and a continuously variable transmission
    Patent number: 8561403
    Abstract: A super-turbocharger utilizing a high speed, fixed ratio traction drive that is coupled to a continuously variable transmission to allow for high speed operation is provided. A high speed traction drive is utilized to provide speed reduction from the high speed turbine shaft. A second traction drive provides infinitely variable speed ratios through a continuously variable transmission. Gas recirculation in a super-turbocharger is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Vandyne Super Turbo, Inc.
    Inventors: Ed VanDyne, Barry T. Brinks, Michael B. Riley, Jared William Brown