Patents by Inventor William A. Konior

William A. Konior 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).

  • Weld yoke assembly
    Publication number: 20080096677
    Abstract: A yoke assembly for a vehicle driveline includes a first component and a second component that are welded together. The first component comprises a yoke with an internal pilot surface. The second component comprises a tube or shaft having an external surface that abuts against the internal pilot surface. A single weld is then used to secure the yoke to the tube or shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Patrick L. Kurzeja, Anthony G. Lentini, William A. Konior, Christopher J. Steele, Joseph W. Londeree
  • Slip seal retainer and stop
    Patent number: 6840865
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for a slip shaft drive assembly includes a generally resilient seal and a substantially rigid cover which is mounted at an end of a slip yoke. The cover includes an axially extended stop portion which is of an axial length to provide contact with a flange of a splined shaft prior to an end of the splined shaft contacting a plug. The stop portion defines the minimum length to which the slip shaft drive assembly may be collapsed and thereby eliminates the possibility of the plug being dislodged during shipping and/or handling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Anthony G. Lentini, William A. Konior, Ronald N. Brissette
  • Slip seal retainer and stop
    Publication number: 20040092320
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for a slip shaft drive assembly includes a generally resilient seal and a substantially rigid cover which is mounted at an end of a slip yoke. The cover includes an axially extended stop portion which is of an axial length to provide contact with a flange of a splined shaft prior to an end of the splined shaft contacting a plug. The stop portion defines the minimum length to which the slip shaft drive assembly may be collapsed and thereby eliminates the possibility of the plug being dislodged during shipping and/or handling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventors: Anthony G. Lentini, William A. Konior, Ronald N. Brissette