Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Slager

Douglas J. Slager has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Roller, sprag or ratchet one-way clutch with two backing plates
    Patent number: 8561772
    Abstract: A one-way clutch is provided that includes a first race, a second race having relative rotational movement with the first race, a locking mechanism to allow relative rotational movement between the races in one direction only and first and second backing plates connected with the first race.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Papania, Craig S. Larson, Douglas J. Slager
  • ROLLER, SPRAG OR RATCHET ONE-WAY CLUTCH WITH TWO BACKING PLATES
    Publication number: 20090277738
    Abstract: A one-way clutch is provided that includes a first race, a second race having relative rotational movement with the first race, a locking mechanism to allow relative rotational movement between the races in one direction only and first and second backing plates connected with the first race.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: BORGWARNER INC.
    Inventors: James R. Papania, Craig S. Larson, Douglas J. Slager
  • Transmission band assembly
    Patent number: 5671828
    Abstract: A transmission band assembly including a circular strap member having exterior and interior surfaces extending between opposed first and second ends. At least one of the ends defining a bracket having a ridge including an upper gusset in mating engagement with a lower gusset. A friction material liner is positioned adjacent the interior surface of the strap member. The upper and lower gussets provide reinforcement of the ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas J. Slager
  • Anchor in automatic transmission bands
    Patent number: 5381876
    Abstract: A transmission brake band (10) for use in automatic transmissions includes strap member (12) with an apply bracket (18) located at one end and a reaction bracket (20) located at the opposed end. The reaction bracket (20) is formed from the strap material as an up-raised dome (36) surrounding the reaction opening (32). The surface of the dome (36) immediately surrounding the reaction opening (32) is substantially planar and perpendicular to a longitudinal axis defined by the reaction opening (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive Transmission & Engine Components Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony J. Grzesiak, Robert J. Fenoglio, Douglas J. Slager
  • One-piece transmission band
    Patent number: 5346040
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a one-piece band member (10) for use w transmissions. The band member (10) is integrally constructed having the end portions (16) of a strap member (12) being formed an apply member (18) and a reaction member (20) and then folded (22) back over the outer circumference of the strap member (12) to provide a unitary unit. A friction lining (14) is secured around the inner circumference of the strap member (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 13, 1994
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive Transmission & Engine Components Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher P. Puchalla, Anthony J. Grzesiak, Douglas J. Slager