Patents by Inventor Claus Schaeffer

Claus Schaeffer 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).

  • Thrust washer for a transmission
    Patent number: 8210984
    Abstract: A central thrust washer for all planets of a planetary carrier of a planetary gear that is geometrically designed such that it engages in recesses in the annulus gear or the drive wheel or is connected to planetary wheel bearings of the planetary carrier so as to prevent any relative movement. For this purpose, at least one fixing element is provided on the thrust washer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Minebea, Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Claus Schaeffer, Willi Eppler
  • THRUST WASHER FOR A TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20100081538
    Abstract: A central thrust washer for all planets of a planetary carrier of a planetary gear that is geometrically designed such that it engages in recesses in the annulus gear or the drive wheel or is connected to planetary wheel bearings of the planetary carrier so as to prevent any relative movement. For this purpose, at least one fixing element is provided on the thrust washer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Minebea Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Claus Schaeffer, Willi Eppler