Patents by Inventor Calvin E. Wade

Calvin E. Wade 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).

  • Engine camshaft and piston lubrication
    Patent number: 4359018
    Abstract: Gutter forming ribs are arranged on the valley walls of a V-type internal combustion engine to intercept excess lubricant passing downwardly to the oil sump and direct it first to the individual valve actuating cams of the camshaft for lubricating the cams and second to the lower portions of the piston skirts extending below their respective cylinders at the bottom of their travel to lubricate the piston skirt and cylinder walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1982
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Calvin E. Wade