Patents by Inventor Max Paty

Max Paty 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).

  • Valve spring assembly and installation method
    Patent number: 6811143
    Abstract: A valve spring assembly includes a hollow valve spring plate and a locking element retained by a retainer both received in the interior of the hollow valve spring plate. The locking element is removable from the valve spring plate while the retainer is received by the valve spring plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Julie Creissel, Max Paty
  • Valve spring assembly and installation method
    Publication number: 20030038269
    Abstract: A valve spring assembly includes a valve spring plate and forms a pre-installation unit for which installation can be automated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: Deere & Company, a Delaware Corporation.
    Inventors: Julie Creissel, Max Paty
  • Crankshaft bearing and bushing assembly
    Patent number: 6273051
    Abstract: A piston engine includes a crankshaft bearing member and a bearing bushing which receive and rotatably support a crankshaft. The engine also includes a lubricant distribution sleeve which is mounted in the crankshaft bearing member for communicating with an engine lubrication system. The sleeve has an end which engages the bearing bushing and positions the bearing bushing within the crankshaft bearing member. The sleeve also includes a central bore and a radial port which communicate lubricant to the sleeve end and to the bearing bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventor: Max Paty