Patents by Inventor Dale R. Fine

Dale R. Fine 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: 10502475
    Abstract: A duct (100) comprises the molded combination of: an inlet flange (110) surrounding an inlet (102), the inlet having a height and a width; and body (112) extending from the inlet to an outlet (104) and having a body interior that laterally outwardly diverges and upwardly shifts from the inlet toward the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Shafi N. Khan, Peter R. Bushnell, Richie C. Stauter, Dale R. Fine
  • Publication number: 20180154739
    Abstract: A duct (100) comprises the molded combination of: an inlet flange (110) surrounding an inlet (102), the inlet having a height and a width; and body (112) extending from the inlet to an outlet (104) and having a body interior that laterally outwardly diverges and upwardly shifts from the inlet toward the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Inventors: Shafi N. Khan, Peter R. Bushnell, Richie C. Stauter, Dale R. Fine
  • Publication number: 20160076806
    Abstract: A duct (100) comprises the molded combination of: an inlet flange (110) surrounding an inlet (102), the inlet having a height and a width; and body (112) extending from the inlet to an outlet (104) and having a body interior that laterally outwardly diverges and upwardly shifts from the inlet toward the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: Carrier Corporation
    Inventors: Shafi N. Khan, Peter R. Bushnell, Richie C. Stauter, Dale R. Fine
  • Patent number: 9248738
    Abstract: A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member rotatably supported on the first output shaft and a driven member coupled to the second output shaft. A joint is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member and drivingly interconnects the driven member and the second output shaft. The driven member includes first and second portions separable from and re-mountable to each other to allow service to the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl F. Stephens, William A. Hellinger, Dale R. Fine
  • Publication number: 20140174253
    Abstract: A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member rotatably supported on the first output shaft and a driven member coupled to the second output shaft. A joint is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member and drivingly interconnects the driven member and the second output shaft. The driven member includes first and second portions separable from and re-mountable to each other to allow service to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl F. Stephens, William A. Hellinger, Dale R. Fine
  • Patent number: 8607666
    Abstract: A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member rotatably supported on the first output shaft and a driven member coupled to the second output shaft. A joint is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member and drivingly interconnects the driven member and the second output shaft. The driven member includes first and second portions separable from and re-mountable to each other to allow service to the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl F. Stephens, William A. Hellinger, Dale R. Fine
  • Publication number: 20120329566
    Abstract: A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member rotatably supported on the first output shaft and a driven member coupled to the second output shaft. A joint is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member and drivingly interconnects the driven member and the second output shaft. The driven member includes first and second portions separable from and re-mountable to each other to allow service to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: MAGNA POWERTRAIN OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Carl F. Stephens, William A. Hellinger, Dale R. Fine
  • Patent number: 8256328
    Abstract: A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member rotatably supported on the first output shaft and a driven member coupled to the second output shaft. A joint is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member and drivingly interconnects the driven member and the second output shaft. The driven member includes first and second portions separable from and re-mountable to each other to allow service to the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Magna Powertrain of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl F. Stephens, William A. Hellinger, Dale R. Fine
  • Publication number: 20100313705
    Abstract: A power transmission device for a four-wheel drive vehicle includes an input shaft adapted to be driven by a power source. A first output shaft is rotatable about a first axis and adapted to transmit torque to a first driveline. A second output shaft is adapted to transmit torque to a second driveline and is rotatable about a second axis. The first and second axes diverge from one another. A transfer unit includes a drive member rotatably supported on the first output shaft and a driven member coupled to the second output shaft. A joint is positioned within a cavity formed in the driven member and drivingly interconnects the driven member and the second output shaft. The driven member includes first and second portions separable from and re-mountable to each other to allow service to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Carl F. Stephens, William A. Hellinger, Dale R. Fine
  • Patent number: 5480623
    Abstract: The invention provides a remote non-recirculating steam and condensate collection system for sterilizer effluent. The system includes a cooling tank, apparatus for disposing of collected effluent, and the associated structures which allow for transfer of effluent from the sterilizer into the cooling tank and from the cooling tank to a disposal target. Excess liquid in the cooling tank is disposed of through a simple water displacement technique. An optional waste disposal bottle may periodically be emptied manually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: MDT Corporation
    Inventors: Robert H. Rotolo, Charles B. Swenson, Dale R. Fine