Patents by Inventor John G. Rasico

John G. Rasico 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).

  • Thrust washer and torque converter containing the same
    Patent number: 9127759
    Abstract: A thrust washer for a torque converter, the thrust washer having a curved front surface with a plurality of grooves for increasing fluid flow between the inner diameter and the outer diameter of the thrust washer. This increased fluid flow reduces the buildup of back pressure within the torque converter enabling better operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: FCA US LLC
    Inventors: Michael Fingerman, Daljit Singh, Tomasz K Kietlinski, John G Rasico, Prashant Modi , Marvin G Schiemann, Willem S Haven
  • THRUST WASHER AND TORQUE CONVERTER CONTAINING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20140137546
    Abstract: A thrust washer for a torque converter, the thrust washer having a curved front surface with a plurality of grooves for increasing fluid flow between the inner diameter and the outer diameter of the thrust washer. This increased fluid flow reduces the buildup of back pressure within the torque converter enabling better operation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Fingerman, Daljit Singh, Tomasz K. Kietlinski, John G. Rasico, Prashant Modi, Marvin G. Schiemann, Willem S. Haven