Patents by Inventor Zoran Vuksa

Zoran Vuksa 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: 10724622
    Abstract: A locking system for a narrow package differential with a locking collar, a ring gear and a side output gear is provided. The locking collar has at least one locking tab. The ring gear has at least one ring gear slot and an opening section in each ring gear slot. The at least one ring gear slot receives the at least one locking tab of the locking collar. The side output gear has at least one side gear slot. The side output gear is positioned such that the at least one side gear slot can be accessed through the opening section in the ring gear slot. The at least one locking tab of the locking collar in the ring gear slot is selectively received within the side output gear slot to selectively place the differential in a locking configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Zoran Vuksa
  • Publication number: 20180119792
    Abstract: A locking system for a narrow package differential with a locking collar, a ring gear and a side output gear is provided. The locking collar has at least one locking tab. The ring gear has at least one ring gear slot and an opening section in each ring gear slot. The at least one ring gear slot receives the at least one locking tab of the locking collar. The side output gear has at least one side gear slot. The side output gear is positioned such that the at least one side gear slot can be accessed through the opening section in the ring gear slot. The at least one locking tab of the locking collar in the ring gear slot is selectively received within the side output gear slot to selectively place the differential in a locking configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventor: Zoran Vuksa
  • Patent number: 8668623
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) system including a primary clutch assembly with an engine braking assembly is provided. The primary clutch assembly includes first and second sheave assemblies, a cylindrical sleeve coupler and an engine braking assembly. The first sheave portion has a centrally extending post. The cylindrical sleeve coupler is rotationally mounted on a portion of the post. The sleeve coupler has an engaging surface that is configured to engage an inner face of a drive belt. The second sheave portion has a central passage that is rotationally mounted on the sleeve coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Zoran Vuksa, Bruce A. Nelson, Shane C. Okeson
  • Publication number: 20110092325
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) system including a primary clutch assembly with an engine braking assembly is provided. The primary clutch assembly includes first and second sheave assemblies, a cylindrical sleeve coupler and an engine braking assembly. The first sheave portion has a centrally extending post. The cylindrical sleeve coupler is rotationally mounted on a portion of the post. The sleeve coupler has an engaging surface that is configured to engage an inner face of a drive belt. The second sheave portion has a central passage that is rotationally mounted on the sleeve coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Zoran Vuksa, Bruce A. Nelson, Shane C. Okeson
  • Patent number: 7077221
    Abstract: A mechanism that interconnects the service brakes of a hydrostatically driven tractor with the hydrostatic pump to more effectively slow or stop the tractor, for example when towing a trailer. The service brakes are connected to a control servo on the hydrostatic pump such that actuation of the service brakes will destroke the pump, eliminating or reducing the torque of the pump as a factor to be overcome in slowing or stopping movement of the tractor. Both mechanical and electronic versions of the mechanism are effective in slowing and stopping the tractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: CNH America LLC
    Inventors: Zoran Vuksa, Vladimir M. Kowalvk
  • Publication number: 20030136593
    Abstract: A mechanism that interconnects the service brakes of a hydrostatically driven tractor with the hydrostatic pump to more effectively slow or stop the tractor, particularly when towing a trailer, is disclosed. The service brakes are connected to a control servo on the hydrostatic pump such that actuation of the service brakes will destroke the pump, eliminating or reducing the torque of the pump as a factor to be overcome in slowing or stopping movement of the tractor. Both mechanical and electronic versions of the mechanism are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventors: Zoran Vuksa, Vladimir M. Kowalvk