Patents by Inventor Robyn Tsukayama

Robyn Tsukayama 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).

  • Patent number: 7708645
    Abstract: A shield for sealing a joint includes a first end, a second end and an annular shell. The first end is adapted for axial retention on an outer joint part, where the outer joint part is rotationally coupled to an inner joint part. The second end is adapted for abutting contact with a semi-spherical portion of the inner joint part. The annular shell extends between the first end and the second end thereby providing a seal for the joint. Also provided is a grease shield sealing system for a direct torque flow constant velocity joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Miller, Eric LaMothe, Robyn Tsukayama
  • Publication number: 20070191122
    Abstract: A shield for sealing a joint includes a first end, a second end and an annular shell. The first end is adapted for axial retention on an outer joint part, where the outer joint part is rotationally coupled to an inner joint part. The second end is adapted for abutting contact with a semi-spherical portion of the inner joint part. The annular shell extends between the first end and the second end thereby providing a seal for the joint. Also provided is a grease shield sealing system for a direct torque flow constant velocity joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Miller, Eric LaMothe, Robyn Tsukayama