Abstract: A cover for a DEF assembly with openings dimensioned to receive various components that are positioned in the DEF holding tank and associated seals for closing the openings and retaining the components is disclosed. The seals are fixed to the cover by a sonic weld.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 19, 2021
Publication date:
September 22, 2022
Applicant:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
James K. McMahon, James J. Rivera, Stephen C. Trance, Todd M. Wilson
Abstract: A cover for a DEF assembly with openings dimensioned to receive various components that are positioned in the DEF holding tank and associated seals for closing the openings and retaining the components is disclosed. The seals are fixed to the cover by a sonic weld.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 21, 2022
Publication date:
September 22, 2022
Applicant:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
James K. McMahon, James J. Rivera, Stephen C. Trance, Todd M. Wilson
Abstract: A one-piece cast metallic adaptor for a filtering assembly that provides for direct threading of associated components to the adaptor. The adaptor provides an enclosed flow path for lubricant to flow between an engine lubrication network and a filter housing.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 17, 2021
Publication date:
March 10, 2022
Applicant:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
Andrew Setz KELLY, Evan SODA, Gabriel KOVACS, Robert PISCH, Eric TRYSON
Abstract: A cast metallic adaptor for a filtering and cooling assembly that eliminates the needs for inserts or plugs and provides for direct threading of associated components to the adaptor. This construction also provides an enclosed flow path with a common axis for improved durability against burst pressure, heat and age degradation, and conditions related to cycling.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 19, 2021
Publication date:
February 24, 2022
Applicant:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
Andrew Setz KELLY, Evan SODA, Gabriel Kovacs, Robert Pisch, Eric Tryson
Abstract: A suspension strut including an air spring unit and a damper unit that are aligned on a common axis is disclosed. The air spring unit includes a rolling tube having a flared terminal end that extends over a damper tube associated with the damper unit. The damper tube has a circumferential groove formed in an outer diameter of the damper tube. A retaining ring has a greater outer diameter than the outer diameter of the damper tube and is positioned in the circumferential groove. A base has an inner diameter less than the outer diameter of the retaining ring, and an outer diameter smaller than the predetermined diameter of the flared free end, and is supported on the retaining ring. A torsion element fits around the damper tube and within the flared free end.
Abstract: The disclosed bushing assembly has a housing with a central bore for receiving a bushing sleeve that is dimensioned to fit a predetermined sway bar. The housing and sleeve have various combinations of mating projections and recesses that secure the sleeve in the housing. A bushing kit has a plurality of sleeves that are dimensioned to fit different predetermined sway bars and an appropriate sleeve can be selected at the time of installation. The housing and the sleeve are flexible.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 22, 2021
Date of Patent:
February 1, 2022
Assignee:
RB Distribution Inc.
Inventors:
Devin Michael Swift, John Thomas Malone, III, Thomas Allan Reiff, David Peter Cimbolo
Abstract: A retaining ring for securing a pump to a tank. The ring has a circular body with an outer dimension selected to surround a pump opening in the fuel tank. An interior opening has a diameter that is selected to contact a portion of a pump housing that is placed in the tank. The retaining ring is fastened or attached directly to the tank.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 12, 2021
Date of Patent:
January 4, 2022
Assignee:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffrey Chila, Adam Gaston, Marc McCann, Eric Tryson
Abstract: A Power Transfer Unit (PTU) has a housing with at least one side having an outer surface. One or more standoffs are provided at the at least one side of the housing and extend outward from the outer surface of the housing. A thermal deflector formed as a flat plate is attached to the standoffs at a predetermined distance from the outer surface of the housing. The flat plate deflects heat from nearby components, such as the catalytic converter and/or exhaust pipe, away from the PTU.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 13, 2019
Date of Patent:
November 23, 2021
Assignee:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
Chad Timothy Leichliter, Steven William Butcher
Abstract: A drain petcock having a central channel for drainage, a side wall aperture for draining, and a closing plug that closes the central channel and overlies the side wall aperture. The partial removal of the closing plug enables a controlled flow for initial draining. A full removal of the closing plug enables a more controlled flow through the central channel for further draining.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 13, 2020
Date of Patent:
November 2, 2021
Assignee:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Lawrence LoCastro, Charles Bowman
Abstract: A resilient cotter pin that has longitudinal central portions that fit in the through hole of a related part. Shoulders connected to longitudinal portions abut the through hole and support curvilinear arms that terminate in an inwardly directed projections that engage a related castellated nut.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 3, 2019
Date of Patent:
August 24, 2021
Assignee:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
John Thomas Malone, III, Thomas Allan Reiff, Arthur Krystian Mazur
Abstract: A filter assembly that includes a separator for separating gas from a fluid. The assembly includes; a base with surrounding walls that define a fluid reservoir; a baffle that overlies at least a portion of the reservoir; a filter element that is beneath the baffle and in the reservoir; and, a cover that is removably fastened to the base and includes a fluid inlet that terminates in a conical base with an unrestricted opening and the baffle includes a fluid impact cone.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 23, 2018
Date of Patent:
June 15, 2021
Assignee:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
Stephen R. Ide, Kunjan S. Khambhati, James Laverty
Abstract: A solenoid assembly made with a one-piece metallic valve body having: a closed end; an open end; a central opening that communicates with multiple ports and an attachment portion adjacent to the open end. A movable armature positioned in the central opening has a free end that extends beyond the open end. A coil bobbin receives the free end of the movable armature and acts in response to electrical signals. The housing enclosing the coil bobbin attaches to the valve body to unify the coil bobbin and valve body as a solenoid.
Abstract: A programmable controller stores operational data for a number of embedded functions in multiple OEM vehicles and is programmable to operation in a selected vehicle among the multiple vehicles.
Abstract: A boot with a body cavity that protects a moveable joint and retains lubricant associated with the joint is disclosed. The wall of the boot body includes a venting aperture that is protected by a surrounding barrier structure.
Abstract: A drain petcock having a central channel for drainage, a side wall aperture for draining, and a closing plug that closes the central channel and overlies the side wall aperture. The partial removal of the closing plug enables a controlled flow for initial draining. A full removal of the closing plug enables a more controlled flow through the central channel for further draining.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 13, 2020
Publication date:
November 26, 2020
Applicant:
RB Distribution, Inc.
Inventors:
Michael Lawrence LoCastro, Charles Bowman