Patents Represented by Attorney Mick Nylander
  • Patent number: 6851501
    Abstract: An all wheel drive system for use in a vehicle where that system includes a front axle having a front differential. The all wheel drive system also includes a center differential connected to the front differential via a prop shaft. The all wheel drive system also includes a rear axle having a rear differential wherein the rear differential is connected to the center differential. The rear differential having a reduction gear integrated therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Theodor Gassmann
  • Patent number: 6491573
    Abstract: A quick change insert system for a microfinishing machine comprising an insert body having a connection side and a finishing side, the connection side including a keyway defined by a central wall and a pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls, the finishing side including at least one finishing support surface; and a finishing arm having an extending key including a central shoulder and a pair of oppositely disposed side walls wherein the insert body keyway and finishing key are correspondingly matingly shaped in a press fit relationship whereby the insert body is retained on the finishing arm during finishing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth A. Barton, II
  • Patent number: 6296590
    Abstract: A differential drive that includes a rotatably driven differential housing supported in a housing. The differential drive further includes a differential gear set arranged and supported in the differential housing. The differential drive also includes a torque distribution device adjacent to a differential gear set. The torque distribution device connects a differential side shaft gear with one side shaft. The torque distribution device is arranged to control the torque between a front axle and a rear axle of a motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignee: GKN Automotive, Inc.
    Inventor: Theodore Gassmann