Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Wittry

Christopher J. Wittry 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).

  • Patent number: 8528920
    Abstract: An adjustment assembly includes first and second connection points associated with a component. The second connection point is selectively adjustable to adjust a position of the component. A shield has one end coupled to the first connection point and an opposite end proximate to the second connection point to selectively prevent access to the second connection point. The shield is selectively movable when the first connection point is loosened to allow access to the second connection point. To achieve proper adjustment of the component, the first connection point must be loosened prior to adjusting a position of the second connection point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Arvinmeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Gustavo Vieira Borges, Robert J. Brazeau, Christopher J. Wittry, Michael D. Lynch, Michael A. Power, Gregory Todd Smith, Kenneth G. Lang, Anthony E. Nicol, Gregory D. Pavuk, Edward J. Gebal, Thomas S. Mijal, Esequiel Berra de Mello, Christopher S. Keeney, David G. Gonska
  • Patent number: 8397774
    Abstract: An axle assembly includes a non-rotating component and a wheel hub supported for rotation relative to the non-rotating component about an axis. The wheel hub includes a hub air passage that has a hub inlet and a hub outlet to be fluidly connected to at least one tire. An air chamber is formed at least in part between the non-rotating component and the wheel hub. The air chamber receives air flow from an air source and directs air flow into the hub inlet. A seal assembly engages the wheel hub to seal the air chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: David Gregory Gonska, Tracy Gerard Ellis, Yenkai Brian Wang, Steven Ray Miller, Jeremy Tertzakian, Scott Arthur Jenkinson, John David Morgan, Norman Austin, Christopher J. Wittry, Richard L. Decaire
  • Publication number: 20120223498
    Abstract: An adjustment assembly includes first and second connection points associated with a component. The second connection point is selectively adjustable to adjust a position of the component. A shield has one end coupled to the first connection point and an opposite end proximate to the second connection point to selectively prevent access to the second connection point. The shield is selectively movable when the first connection point is loosened to allow access to the second connection point. To achieve proper adjustment of the component, the first connection point must be loosened prior to adjusting a position of the second connection point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Gustavo Vieira Borges, Robert J. Brazeau, Christopher J. Wittry, Michael D. Lynch, Michael A. Power, Gregory Todd Smith, Kenneth G. Lang, Anthony E. Nicol, Gregory D. Pavuk, Edward J. Gebal, Thomas S. Mijal, Esequiel Berra de Mello, Christopher S. Keeney, David G. Gonska
  • Publication number: 20110162773
    Abstract: An axle assembly includes a non-rotating component and a wheel hub supported for rotation relative to the non-rotating component about an axis. The wheel hub includes a hub air passage that has a hub inlet and a hub outlet to be fluidly connected to at least one tire. An air chamber is formed at least in part between the non-rotating component and the wheel hub. The air chamber receives air flow from an air source and directs air flow into the hub inlet. A seal assembly engages the wheel hub to seal the air chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: David Gregory Gonska, Tracy Gerard Ellis, Yenkai Brian Wang, Steven Ray Miller, Jeremy Tertzakian, Scott Arthur Jenskinson, John David Morgan, Norman Austin, Christopher J. Wittry, Richard L. Decaire
  • Patent number: 7967045
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes a non-rotating spindle having a cylindrical body defining an internal cavity and an axle shaft assembly mounted within the internal cavity for rotation about an axis. A seal assembly is positioned within the internal cavity to provide a sealed chamber between the axle shaft assembly and the non-rotating spindle. A first air passage is formed within the cylindrical body and includes an air inlet to be in fluid communication with an air supply and an air outlet in fluid communication with the sealed chamber. A second air passage is formed within the axle shaft assembly and receives air input from the sealed chamber and includes an air output to be associated with at least one tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Jenkinson, Jeremy Tertzakian, Steven R. Miller, David Gonska, Tracy G. Ellis, Christopher J. Wittry, John D. Morgan, Richard Decaire, Norman D. Austin, Yenkai Wang
  • Patent number: 7931061
    Abstract: An axle assembly includes a non-rotating component and a wheel hub supported for rotation relative to the non-rotating component about an axis. The wheel hub includes a hub air passage that has a hub inlet and a hub outlet to be fluidly connected to at least one tire. An air chamber is formed at least in part between the non-rotating component and the wheel hub. The air chamber receives air flow from an air source and directs air flow into the hub inlet. A seal assembly engages the wheel hub to seal the air chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: David Gregory Gonska, Tracy Gerard Ellis, Yenkai Brian Wang, Steven Ray Miller, Jeremy Tertzakian, Scott Arthur Jenkinson, John David Morgan, Norman Austin, Christopher J. Wittry, Richard L Decaire
  • Publication number: 20100154955
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes a non-rotating spindle having a cylindrical body defining an internal cavity and an axle shaft assembly mounted within the internal cavity for rotation about an axis. A seal assembly is positioned within the internal cavity to provide a sealed chamber between the axle shaft assembly and the non-rotating spindle. A first air passage is formed within the cylindrical body and includes an air inlet to be in fluid communication with an air supply and an air outlet in fluid communication with the sealed chamber. A second air passage is formed within the axle shaft assembly and receives air input from the sealed chamber and includes an air output to be associated with at least one tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Scott Jenkinson, Jeremy Tertzakian, Steven R. Miller, David Gonska, Tracy G. Ellis, Christopher J. Wittry, John D. Morgan, Richard Decaire, Norman D. Austin, Yenkai Wang
  • Publication number: 20100147429
    Abstract: An axle assembly includes a non-rotating component and a wheel hub supported for rotation relative to the non-rotating component about an axis. The wheel hub includes a hub air passage that has a hub inlet and a hub outlet to be fluidly connected to at least one tire. An air chamber is formed at least in part between the non-rotating component and the wheel hub. The air chamber receives air flow from an air source and directs air flow into the hub inlet. A seal assembly engages the wheel hub to seal the air chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: David Gregory Gonska, Tracy Gerard Ellis, Yenkai Brian Wang, Steven Ray Miller, Jeremy Tertzakian, Scott Arthur Jenkinson, John David Morgan, Norman Austin, Christopher J. Wittry, Richard L. Decaire
  • Patent number: 7690412
    Abstract: A drive axle assembly includes a non-rotating spindle having a cylindrical body defining an internal cavity and an axle shaft assembly mounted within the internal cavity for rotation about an axis. A seal assembly is positioned within the internal cavity to provide a sealed chamber between the axle shaft assembly and the non-rotating spindle. A first air passage is formed within the cylindrical body and includes an air inlet to be in fluid communication with an air supply and an air outlet in fluid communication with the sealed chamber. A second air passage is formed within the axle shaft assembly and receives air input from the sealed chamber and includes an air output to be associated with at least one tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Jenkinson, Jeremy Tertzakian, Steven R. Miller, David Gonska, Tracy G. Ellis, Christopher J. Wittry, John D. Morgan, Richard Decaire, Norman D. Austin, Yenkai Wang