Patents by Inventor Stephen Prucher

Stephen Prucher 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).

  • Over-molded net-shaped gear and manufact uring method
    Publication number: 20060236541
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a gear that employs an insert portion and a preform portion that is deformed about the insert portion to fixedly couple the insert portion and the preform portion while features, such as gear teeth, are formed on the preform portion. The insert portion can be formed to include a net-shaped hole that can be suited to slidingly but non-rotatably engage an axle shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Inventor: Stephen Prucher
  • Net-shaped gears for a differential assembly
    Publication number: 20060079367
    Abstract: A differential assembly for a motor vehicle includes a plurality of pinion gears in meshing engagement with a plurality of side gears. At least one of the pinion gears and side gears is formed from a heated tubular preform in a forging die. A method for manufacturing a differential assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Stephen Prucher
  • Over-molded net-shaped gear and manufacturing method
    Publication number: 20050085331
    Abstract: A differential assembly for a motor vehicle includes a plurality of pinion gears in meshing engagement with a plurality of side gears. At least one of the pinion gears and side gears is formed from a tubular insert and a tubular preform forged together in a forging die. A method for manufacturing a differential assembly is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventor: Stephen Prucher