Patents by Inventor Gary Reichanadter

Gary Reichanadter 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).

  • Input clutch assembly for infinitely variable transmission
    Patent number: 9746060
    Abstract: The present invention provides an infinitely variable transmission for a powered vehicle which includes a power source. The transmission includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the output shaft being spaced from the input shaft. The transmission further includes a variator coupled between the input shaft and output shaft. In addition, at least two planetary gearsets are disposed adjacent to the variator and an input coupler is configured to selectively couple the variator to the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen S. Hawkins, Jr., Brian Schoolcraft, James A. Raszkowski, David E. Earhart, Gary Reichanadter
  • Input clutch assembly for infinitely variable transmission
    Patent number: 9664269
    Abstract: The present invention provides an infinitely variable transmission for a powered vehicle which includes a power source. The transmission includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the output shaft being spaced from the input shaft. The transmission further includes a variator coupled between the input shaft and output shaft. In addition, at least two planetary gearsets are disposed adjacent to the variator and an input coupler is configured to selectively couple the variator to the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Allison Transmissions, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen S. Hawkins, Jr., Brian Schoolcraft, James A. Raszkowski, David E. Earhart, Gary Reichanadter
  • Input clutch assembly for infinitely variable transmission
    Patent number: 9382987
    Abstract: The present invention provides an infinitely variable transmission for a powered vehicle which includes a power source. The transmission includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the output shaft being spaced from the input shaft. The transmission further includes a variator coupled between the input shaft and output shaft. In addition, at least two planetary gearsets are disposed adjacent to the variator and an input coupler is configured to selectively couple the variator to the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen S. Hawkins, Jr., Brian Schoolcraft, James A. Raszkowski, David E. Earhart, Gary Reichanadter
  • INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FOR INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20160109007
    Abstract: The present invention provides an infinitely variable transmission for a powered vehicle which includes a power source. The transmission includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the output shaft being spaced from the input shaft. The transmission further includes a variator coupled between the input shaft and output shaft. In addition, at least two planetary gearsets are disposed adjacent to the variator and an input coupler is configured to selectively couple the variator to the power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Glen S. Hawkins, JR., Brian Schoolcraft, James A. Raszkowski, David E. Earhart, Gary Reichanadter
  • Input Clutch Assembly for Infinitely Variable Transmission
    Publication number: 20150240925
    Abstract: The present invention provides an infinitely variable transmission for a powered vehicle which includes a power source. The transmission includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the output shaft being spaced from the input shaft. The transmission further includes a variator coupled between the input shaft and output shaft. In addition, at least two planetary gearsets are disposed adjacent to the variator and an input coupler is configured to selectively couple the variator to the power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: Glen S. Hawkins, JR., Brian Schoolcraft, James A. Raszkowski, David E. Earhart, Gary Reichanadter
  • Input clutch assembly for infinitely variable transmission
    Patent number: 9109663
    Abstract: The present invention provides an infinitely variable transmission for a powered vehicle which includes a power source. The transmission includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the output shaft being spaced from the input shaft. The transmission further includes a variator coupled between the input shaft and output shaft. In addition, at least two planetary gearsets are disposed adjacent to the variator and an input coupler is configured to selectively couple the variator to the power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Allison Transmission, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen S. Hawkins, Jr., Brian Schoolcraft, James A. Raszkowski, David E. Earhart, Gary Reichanadter
  • Input Clutch Assembly For Infinitely Variable Transmission
    Publication number: 20130316869
    Abstract: The present invention provides an infinitely variable transmission for a powered vehicle which includes a power source. The transmission includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the output shaft being spaced from the input shaft. The transmission further includes a variator coupled between the input shaft and output shaft. In addition, at least two planetary gearsets are disposed adjacent to the variator and an input coupler is configured to selectively couple the variator to the power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Allison Transmission Inc.
    Inventors: Glen S. Hawkins, JR., Brian Schoolcraft, James A. Raszkowski, David E. Earhart, Gary Reichanadter
  • Input Clutch Assembly For Infinitely Variable Transmission
    Publication number: 20120122624
    Abstract: The present invention provides an infinitely variable transmission for a powered vehicle which includes a power source. The transmission includes an input shaft and an output shaft, the output shaft being spaced from the input shaft. The transmission further includes a variator coupled between the input shaft and output shaft. In addition, at least two planetary gearsets are disposed adjacent to the variator and an input coupler is configured to selectively couple the variator to the power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Glen S. Hawkins, JR., Brian Schoolcraft, James A. Raszkowski, David E. Earhart, Gary Reichanadter