Patents Represented by Law Firm Emch, Schaffer et al.
  • Transmission band assembly
    Patent number: 5671828
    Abstract: A transmission band assembly including a circular strap member having exterior and interior surfaces extending between opposed first and second ends. At least one of the ends defining a bracket having a ridge including an upper gusset in mating engagement with a lower gusset. A friction material liner is positioned adjacent the interior surface of the strap member. The upper and lower gussets provide reinforcement of the ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc.
    Inventor: Douglas J. Slager
  • Refueling vapor recovery system
    Patent number: 5183087
    Abstract: The invention incorporates a high flow, pilot actuated pressure relief/rollover valve into a refueling vapor recovery system having a vapor vent line for recirculating vapor past the aspirator of a refueling nozzle and a nozzle seal for engaging a refueling nozzle in an airtight manner. All vapor of evaporative hydrocarbons created during the act of refueling are routed directly to an onboard storage canister.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive Electronic & Mechanical Systems Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Aubel, Jeffrey E. Devall, David R. Gimby, Philip A. Shipp