Patents by Inventor Caleb S. Kruger

Caleb S. Kruger 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).

  • Carrier assembly with offset trunnion ribs
    Patent number: 10935124
    Abstract: A carrier assembly includes a first portion having a cover flange. A second portion is coupled with the cover flange. A first trunnion is coupled with the first portion, and a second trunnion coupled with the first portion opposite the first trunnion. A first trunnion rib is coupled with the first portion, wherein the first trunnion rib projects outward from the first portion. A second trunnion rib is coupled with the first portion, wherein the second trunnion rib projects outward from the first portion. The first and second trunnion ribs are offset from a trunnion centerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Caleb S. Kruger, Nathan D. Mandery, David S. Miller, Edwin O. Swinehart, Jr.
  • Carrier Assembly with Offset Trunnion Ribs
    Publication number: 20190360577
    Abstract: A carrier assembly includes a first portion having a cover flange. A second portion is coupled with the cover flange. A first trunnion is coupled with the first portion, and a second trunnion coupled with the first portion opposite the first trunnion. A first trunnion rib is coupled with the first portion, wherein the first trunnion rib projects outward from the first portion. A second trunnion rib is coupled with the first portion, wherein the second trunnion rib projects outward from the first portion. The first and second trunnion ribs are offset from a trunnion centerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Caleb S. Kruger, Nathan D. Mandery, David S. Miller, Edwin O. Swinehart, JR.
  • Carrier oil feed channel lubricating system
    Patent number: 9546727
    Abstract: An oil feed channel lubricating system including a first upstanding wall, a floor and a portion of an interior wall of a carrier. The channel has a first portion angled at a first angle and a second portion angled at a second angle. The first portion preferably has a shallower angle than the second portion. A gap is located between a top of the first upstanding wall and the interior wall of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Caleb S. Kruger, Scott L. Steward, Jr., Daniel D. Carmean, Edwin O. Swinehart, Jr.
  • Carrier Oil Feed Channel Lubricating System
    Publication number: 20150219204
    Abstract: An oil feed channel lubricating system including a first upstanding wall, a floor and a portion of an interior wall of a carrier. The channel has a first portion angled at a first angle and a second portion angled at a second angle. The first portion preferably has a shallower angle than the second portion. A gap is located between a top of the first upstanding wall and the interior wall of the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Caleb S. Kruger, Scott L. Steward, JR., Daniel D. Carmean, Edwin O. Swinehart, JR.