Patents by Inventor Jason Curi

Jason Curi 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).

  • Publication number: 20060258466
    Abstract: An illustrative embodiment includes a propshaft system including a first constant velocity joint generally defining a first axis and having an inner first race, an outer first race, and a first grease cover mated to the outer first race. The propshaft system also includes a first flange having a first flange mating surface and a first flange contour surface. The propshaft system also includes a second constant velocity joint generally defining a second axis and having an inner second race, an outer second race, and a second grease cover mated to the outer second race. The second grease cover is defined, at least in part, by a second grease cover flange surface and a second grease cover contour surface. The propshaft system additionally includes a propshaft portion extending at least partially between the first connection apparatus and the second connection apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Inventor: Jason Curi
  • Publication number: 20050250585
    Abstract: A propeller shaft for use in a motor vehicle having an in vehicle installation error proofing method includes a fixed constant velocity joint on one end of the shaft, a plunging constant velocity joint on the opposite end of the shaft. The plunging constant velocity joint having a mechanical stop to prevent backwards installation of the shaft in the vehicle driveline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Jason Curi
  • Patent number: 6663494
    Abstract: An improved constant velocity joint grease cover and flange assembly and method of making the same. The constant joint has a mating surface with a first anti-slip portion. The flange has a mating surface with a second anti-slip portion, the grease cover has a first mating surface with a third anti-slip portion adapted to receive and mate with the first anti-slip portion of the constant velocity joint, and a second mating surface with a fourth anti-slip portion adapted to receive and mate with the second anti-slip portion of the flange. The respective anti-slip portions functions to reduce shearing forces on connecting bolts of the assembly caused by applied torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: GKN Automotive, Inc.
    Inventor: Jason Curi
  • Publication number: 20030211895
    Abstract: An improved constant velocity joint grease cover and flange assembly and method of making the same. The constant joint has a mating surface with a first anti-slip portion. The flange has a mating surface with a second anti-slip portion. the grease cover has a first mating surface with a third anti-slip portion adapted to receive and mate with the first anti-slip portion of the constant velocity joint, and a second mating surface with a fourth anti-slip portion adapted to receive and mate with the second anti-slip portion of the flange. The respective anti-slip portions functions to reduce shearing forces on connecting bolts of the assembly caused by applied torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Jason Curi