Patents Assigned to RB Distribution, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12384224
    Abstract: A programmable controller stores operational data for a number of embedded functions in multiple vehicles from a known manufacturer and is programmable to operation in a selected vehicle among the multiple vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: John Peter Paul, Venkataramani Kumar
  • Patent number: 12372173
    Abstract: A split pipe coupler having a pair of coupling bands with arcuate outer portions and semicircular inner portions that have dependent sides that define an interior channel and chamfered ends. A gasket has an interior diameter dimensioned to overlap the connected pipe ends. The fastening nuts and bolts draw the pair of coupling bands together and intermesh the chamfered ends of the semicircular inner portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventor: Gabriel Lawrence Givens
  • Publication number: 20250222720
    Abstract: A straight axle for a vehicle drive assembly including an elongated shaft having a first free end with a plurality of splines formed thereon and a second free end with an externally threaded section that defines the second free end and a plurality of splines that are formed on the elongated shaft behind the externally threaded section. The plurality of splines at the first free end of the elongated shaft and the plurality of splines at second free end of the elongated shaft are configured to engage with complementary splines on associated drive components, and the externally threaded section is configured to receive a fastener that retains one of the associated drive components on the elongated shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2024
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Katherine Adelia Goodman, Steven William Butcher, Simon Kaschock Marenda
  • Patent number: 12345325
    Abstract: A gear shift assembly for selecting a gear in a vehicle transmission that includes a multipiece clamping assembly for connecting the driver's gear selector lever. The clamping assembly has separate saddle and clamp components that are fastened together to encircle the selector lever and position the selector lever in the gear shift assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution Inc.
    Inventors: Tam Nguyen, James McMahon, Sean Cattie, Bryan McMasters
  • Patent number: 12338754
    Abstract: An engine oil pan has side walls and bottom wall that define an oil reservoir. The bottom wall has a plurality of attachments positions and oil drain plug with an open end below the lowest portion of the bottom wall. An oil pickup is secured to the bottom wall at the plurality of attachment positions. The plurality of attachment positions have threaded inwardly and outwardly projecting portions for receiving threaded fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Rajan Shah, Joshua Bloch, Kyle Pfender, Patrick Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20250188856
    Abstract: A casted unitary metallic oil filter adaptor has a lubricant flow path between a filter housing on a first surface and a second surface that connects with an engine lubrication system, and threads for connecting threaded components directly to the casted adaptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Setz Kelly, Evan SODA, Gabriel KOVACS, Robert PISCH, Eric TRYSON
  • Publication number: 20250137426
    Abstract: An intake manifold body member has an upper surface with a MAP senor port, an air intake port, and a depending perimeter wall that defines an interior chamber. A MAP sensor port permits a MAP sensor to be inserted by a first distance into the interior chamber defined by the body member. A Map sensor shielding member depends from the body member by a second distance that is greater than the first distance and shields the MAP sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Kennedy, Joshua Bloch, Krisztian Toth, Daniel Olson, Timothy Collins
  • Publication number: 20250135820
    Abstract: A ball joint assembly for control arm. The ball joint assembly has an upper portion with a ball socket and stud centered about a first centerline. A radial extension that is connected to the upper portion supports a mounting body with a second centerline and an outer diameter that fits within an aperture in the control arm. A threaded shaft depends from the mounting body and receives a nut to tighten against the control arm until the first centerline of the ball joint assembly is fixed in a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2025
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Petrina, Thomas REIFF
  • Publication number: 20250129865
    Abstract: A multi-way control valve for controlling the flow of fluid between a fluid inlet and one or more fluid outlets. The multi-way control valve includes a swivel valve assembly that includes a spur gear with threaded apertures and an alignment member for fixing a housing that includes a magnet to the spur gear with fasteners. The multi-way control valve preferably includes all metallic gears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Tam Nguyen, Glenn Sincovich, Sean Cattie, Bryan McMasters
  • Publication number: 20250122816
    Abstract: A camshaft phase adjuster having a vane construction that optimizes one or more of the seal contact pressure, wear properties, and/or the distribution of forces acting on the vane that are transmitted to the rotor. Vane configurations include vanes with non-parallel sides at the actuation end as well as a core and over-molded cover configuration. This provides enhanced wear properties and/or allows the use of lower strength materials for the vane which reduces costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Baer
  • Patent number: 12276214
    Abstract: A camshaft phase adjuster having a vane construction that optimizes one or more of the seal contact pressure, wear properties, and/or the distribution of forces acting on the vane that are transmitted to the rotor. Vane configurations include vanes with non-parallel sides at the actuation end as well as a core and over-molded cover configuration. This provides enhanced wear properties and/or allows the use of lower strength materials for the vane which reduces costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas Baer
  • Publication number: 20250092907
    Abstract: A handle for a cable, the handle including a vertical portion extending along an axis and having a side surface with a portion thereof parallel with the axis and an end surface generally perpendicular to the axis. A blind bore is defined in the vertical portion extending from the end surface with an axis substantially parallel to the axis. A recess is defined in the side surface extending substantially perpendicular to the axis and intersecting with the blind bore. A push nut has a base with an opening therethrough and at least one gripping member extending into the opening. The push nut is positioned in the recess such that the opening and the gripping member are aligned with the blind bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Theobold, Casey West, Devin Swift, Eric Tryson
  • Publication number: 20250091408
    Abstract: A programmable controller stores operational data for a number of embedded functions in multiple vehicles from one or more known manufacturers and is programmable to operation in a selected vehicle among the multiple vehicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: John Peter Paul, Venkatarameni Kumar, David Peter Cimbolo, Murugesh Kuppuswamy
  • Patent number: 12247536
    Abstract: An intake manifold includes a body member defining an interior chamber having an upper surface and a perimeter wall depending therefrom and extending to a perimeter edge, which extends in a plane. An air intake port extends through the body member and opens into the interior chamber. An EGR tube extends through an EGR tube port in the body member and the EGR tube opens into the interior chamber. A MAP sensor extends through a MAP port in the body member such that an interior portion of the MAP sensor is positioned in the interior chamber and extends from an interior surface of the body member upper surface by a first distance. A shield member includes a shield wall that depends from the interior surface of the upper surface by a distance larger than the first distance and defines a shielded area about the interior portion of the MAP sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Kennedy, Joshua Bloch, Krisztian Toth, Daniel Olson, Timothy Collins
  • Patent number: 12234755
    Abstract: A casted unitary metallic oil filter adaptor that has an entirely internal lubricant flow path and threads for connecting associated components directly to the casted adaptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Setz Kelly, Evan Soda, Gabriel Kovacs, Robert Pisch, Eric Tryson
  • Publication number: 20250035078
    Abstract: An intake manifold includes a body member defining an interior chamber having an upper surface and a perimeter wall depending therefrom and extending to a perimeter edge, which extends in a plane. An air intake port extends through the body member and opens into the interior chamber. An EGR tube extends through an EGR tube port in the body member and the EGR tube opens into the interior chamber. A MAP sensor extends through a MAP port in the body member such that an interior portion of the MAP sensor is positioned in the interior chamber and extends from an interior surface of the body member upper surface by a first distance. A shield member includes a shield wall that depends from the interior surface of the upper surface by a distance larger than the first distance and defines a shielded area about the interior portion of the MAP sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Kennedy, Joshua Bloch, Krisztian Toth, Daniel Olson, Timothy Collins
  • Publication number: 20250035243
    Abstract: A clamp for joining pipes has a body that is generally rectangular and a ledge that includes a fastener. The body fits over one pipe with the ledge between the pipes and the fastener passes through an aperture in the second pipe. The pipes are joined by applying a closure to the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo Llorente RUIZ, Harold Haeyong LEE, Eric TRYSON, John Whitney IDEN
  • Patent number: D1070559
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Reiff, David Peter Cimbolo
  • Patent number: D1084928
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo Llorente Ruiz, Harold Lee, Eric Tryson, Devin Swift
  • Patent number: D1083693
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo Llorente Ruiz, Harold Lee, Eric Tryson, Devin Swift