Patents Assigned to Midway Industries, Inc.
  • Friction clutch assembly for an automotive vehicle powertrain
    Patent number: 6814207
    Abstract: A friction clutch assembly that is adapted particularly for use in a powertrain for a vehicle for controlling transfer torque to traction wheels for the vehicle. The torque capacity of the clutch assembly is modified by adjusting the effective clutch engaging force. Pressure balance springs oppose a primary clutch spring engaging force. The compression distance of the pressure balance springs is controlled to achieve an effective clutch engaging force that accommodates varying operating torque requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Midway Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Charles Payne
  • Friction clutch assembly for an automotive vehicle powertrain
    Publication number: 20040099501
    Abstract: A friction clutch assembly that is adapted particularly for use in a powertrain for a vehicle for controlling transfer torque to traction wheels for the vehicle. The torque capacity of the clutch assembly is modified by adjusting the effective clutch engaging force. Pressure balance springs oppose a primary clutch spring engaging force. The compression distance of the pressure balance springs is controlled to achieve an effective clutch engaging force that accommodates varying operating torque requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Midway Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Charles Payne
  • Fifth wheel trailer hitch
    Patent number: 3941407
    Abstract: A fifth wheel trailer hitch has a mounting plate rigidly mountable on a supporting surface. A pair of spaced upright ends are removably mountable on the mounting plate. The hitch has a cross member pivotally mounted with the upright ends. A coupler is mounted on the upper side of the cross member to engage a coupler on a trailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1976
    Assignee: Midway Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Glenn H. Breford