Patents by Inventor Benjamin D. Peverly

Benjamin D. Peverly has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20100022345
    Abstract: A drive assembly and method of braking the assembly is disclosed. The assembly has a first clutch pack that selectively brakes a driven shaft. The braking torque is transmitted to a second clutch pack in a differential where it can be distributed equally or unequally between two axle half shafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: HOWARD REASER, Michael F. Ryan, Benjamin D. Peverly
  • Patent number: 7406888
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method of using the apparatus having a rotatable clutch shaft, a clutch collar mounted for rotation with the shaft and a clutch yoke engaged with the clutch collar to move the collar along the shaft. A gear selection system and a clutch position system are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Dana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Charles R. Busch, Allan E. Geyer, Benjamin D. Peverly
  • Patent number: 7311016
    Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for locking a vehicle transmission where at least one directional clutch gear is located on one end of a shaft and a second directional clutch gear and a park flange are located at the other end of the shaft. A single clutch is selectively moved between the at least one directional clutch gear, the second directional clutch gear, the park flange and a neutral position between the two ends of the shaft. The transmission is locked when the single clutch is engaged with the park flange as the flange is secured to the transmission housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventors: Charles R. Busch, Allan E. Geyer, Benjamin D. Peverly, Michael F. Ryan