Patents by Inventor Ferdynand Kolacz

Ferdynand Kolacz 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).

  • Park lock and range shift control
    Patent number: 4310081
    Abstract: A park lock and range shift mechanism including a reciprocating and pivotal shaft operated by a shift lever. Reciprocal movement of the shaft operates the park lock while pivotal movement of the shaft operates the range shift of the transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1982
    Assignee: Allis-Chalmers Corporation
    Inventor: Ferdynand Kolacz
  • Positive locking shift coupler
    Patent number: 4303151
    Abstract: A positive locking mechanism on a shift coupler for a vehicle transmission. The locking mechanism includes a locking ring on the clutch collar. A sleeve is formed with radial openings for receiving balls which lock the clutch sleeve and clutch hub in the shifted position and retaining this position until manually released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1981
    Assignee: Allis-Chalmers Corporation
    Inventor: Ferdynand Kolacz
  • Shift control detent mechanism
    Patent number: 4119119
    Abstract: A shift control mechanism having a detent means for selectively positioning the shifting mechanism for selective and alternative engagement of hydraulic actuators in a power shift transmission through spool valves operated by a control rack connected to the shifting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 10, 1978
    Assignee: Allis-Chalmers Corporation
    Inventors: Gerardus M. Ballendux, Ferdynand Kolacz
  • Vehicle park-brake and gear shifter with an interlock
    Patent number: 3987879
    Abstract: A vehicle park lock mechanism on a motor vehicle operated by a shift rail and shift lever to selectively operate the shifting of a gear ratio in the transmission and the park lock of the transmission drive shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1976
    Assignee: Allis-Chalmers Corporation
    Inventors: Donald W. Longshore, Ferdynand Kolacz