Patents by Inventor Dale Scherman
Dale Scherman 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).
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Publication number: 20230417295Abstract: A viscous clutch head may be replaced by selecting a viscous clutch head and a mount adapter. The viscous clutch head and the mount adapter may be selected from a group of universal modular fan drives and from a group of mount adapters. The mount adapter of a threaded type or a flange and bolt type may be selected. Depending on the viscous clutch head to be replaced, a fan adapter and/or a pilot adapter may also be selected from a group of fan adapters and from a group of pilot adapters. Accordingly, a range of models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced by using a limited number of parts. These parts may be stored on a tool cart. As different models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced using a limited number of parts, the in-stock inventory of replacement parts may be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Kit Masters Inc.Inventors: Craig SWANSON, Dale SCHERMAN
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Patent number: 11624410Abstract: A viscous clutch head may be replaced by selecting a viscous clutch head and a mount adapter. The viscous clutch head and the mount adapter may be selected from a group of universal modular fan drives and from a group of mount adapters. The mount adapter of a threaded type or a flange and bolt type may be selected. Depending on the viscous clutch head to be replaced, a fan adapter and/or a pilot adapter may also be selected from a group of fan adapters and from a group of pilot adapters. Accordingly, a range of models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced by using a limited number of parts. These parts may be stored on a tool cart. As different models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced using a limited number of parts, the in-stock inventory of replacement parts may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2019Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: Kit Masters Inc.Inventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman
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Patent number: 10808776Abstract: A clutch device for a clutch system has an input member that rotates at a first speed. A friction drive system is disposed between the input member and an output member. The clutch device is selectively movable by a fluid actuator assembly, between an engaged position in which the friction drive system drives the output member to rotate at the first speed, and a disengaged position in which a viscous drive system rotates the output member at a second speed slower than the first speed. A variable viscous fluid supply assembly includes a viscous fluid storage chamber, a valve, and a valve actuator that selectively drives the valve to move between an open position and a closed position to control an amount of viscous fluid available to the viscous drive system, thereby varying the second speed.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Kit Masters Inc.Inventors: Dale Scherman, Daniel Huwe
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Publication number: 20200240478Abstract: A viscous clutch head may be replaced by selecting a viscous clutch head and a mount adapter. The viscous clutch head and the mount adapter may be selected from a group of universal modular fan drives and from a group of mount adapters. The mount adapter of a threaded type or a flange and bolt type may be selected. Depending on the viscous clutch head to be replaced, a fan adapter and/or a pilot adapter may also be selected from a group of fan adapters and from a group of pilot adapters. Accordingly, a range of models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced by using a limited number of parts. These parts may be stored on a tool cart. As different models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced using a limited number of parts, the in-stock inventory of replacement parts may be reduced.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Kit MastersInventors: Craig SWANSON, Dale SCHERMAN
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Patent number: 10677326Abstract: A tensioner system may be replaced by selecting replacement components. Components such as a housing, roller arm, pulley, and index plate locating pin may be selected from a group of housings, roller arms, pulleys, and index plate locating pins, respectively. The selection of the components allows a user to assemble multiple variations of tensioner that are commercially available. The location of the index plate locating pin on the index plate allows for proper orientation of the tensioner in the vehicle in order to apply the proper tension to a belt. The selection of the components may be based on current tensioner model, or based on dimensions measured from the current tensioner.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: KIT MASTERSInventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman, Daniel Huwe
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Patent number: 10408280Abstract: A viscous clutch head may be replaced by selecting a viscous clutch head and a mount adapter. The viscous clutch head and the mount adapter may be selected from a group of universal modular fan drives and from a group of mount adapters. The mount adapter of a threaded type or a flange and bolt type may be selected. Depending on the viscous clutch head to be replaced, a fan adapter and/or a pilot adapter may also be selected from a group of fan adapters and from a group of pilot adapters. Accordingly, a range of models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced by using a limited number of parts. These parts may be stored on a tool cart. As different models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced using a limited number of parts, the in-stock inventory of replacement parts may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Kit Masters Inc.Inventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman
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Patent number: 10132367Abstract: A viscous clutch head may be replaced by selecting a viscous clutch head and a mount adapter. The viscous clutch head and the mount adapter may be selected from a group of universal modular fan drives and from a group of mount adapters. The mount adapter of a threaded type or a flange and bolt type may be selected. Depending on the viscous clutch head to be replaced, a fan adapter and/or a pilot adapter may also be selected from a group of fan adapters and from a group of pilot adapters. Accordingly, a range of models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced by using a limited number of parts. These parts may be stored on a tool cart. As different models of viscous fan clutch systems may be replaced using a limited number of parts, the in-stock inventory of replacement parts may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: KIT MASTERS, INC.Inventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman
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Publication number: 20180073576Abstract: A clutch device for a clutch system has an input member that rotates at a first speed. A friction drive system is disposed between the input member and an output member. The clutch device is selectively movable by a fluid actuator assembly, between an engaged position in which the friction drive system drives the output member to rotate at the first speed, and a disengaged position in which a viscous drive system rotates the output member at a second speed slower than the first speed. A variable viscous fluid supply assembly includes a viscous fluid storage chamber, a valve, and a valve actuator that selectively drives the valve to move between an open position and a closed position to control an amount of viscous fluid available to the viscous drive system, thereby varying the second speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Applicant: Kit MastersInventors: Dale SCHERMAN, Daniel HUWE
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Publication number: 20180058550Abstract: A tensioner system may be replaced by selecting replacement components. Components such as a housing, roller arm, pulley, and index plate locating pin may be selected from a group of housings, roller arms, pulleys, and index plate locating pins, respectively. The selection of the components allows a user to assemble multiple variations of tensioner that are commercially available. The location of the index plate locating pin on the index plate allows for proper orientation of the tensioner in the vehicle in order to apply the proper tension to a belt. The selection of the components may be based on current tensioner model, or based on dimensions measured from the current tensioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: KIT MASTERSInventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman, Daniel Huwe
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Patent number: 9845836Abstract: A clutch device for a clutch system has an input member that rotates at a first speed. A friction drive system is disposed between the input member and an output member. The clutch device is selectively movable by a fluid actuator assembly, between an engaged position in which the friction drive system drives the output member to rotate at the first speed, and a disengaged position in which a viscous drive system rotates the output member at a second speed slower than the first speed. A variable viscous fluid supply assembly includes a viscous fluid storage chamber, a valve, and a valve actuator that selectively drives the valve to move between an open position and a closed position to control an amount of viscous fluid available to the viscous drive system, thereby varying the second speed.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: KIT MASTERSInventors: Dale Scherman, Daniel Huwe
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Patent number: 9772009Abstract: A tensioner system may be replaced by selecting replacement components. Components such as a housing, roller arm, pulley, and index plate locating pin may be selected from a group of housings, roller arms, pulleys, and index plate locating pins, respectively. The selection of the components allows a user to assemble multiple variations of tensioner that are commercially available. The location of the index plate locating pin on the index plate allows for proper orientation of the tensioner in the vehicle in order to apply the proper tension to a belt. The selection of the components may be based on current tensioner model, or based on dimensions measured from the current tensioner.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Kit MastersInventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman, Daniel Huwe
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Publication number: 20160348766Abstract: A tensioner system may be replaced by selecting replacement components. Components such as a housing, roller arm, pulley, and index plate locating pin may be selected from a group of housings, roller arms, pulleys, and index plate locating pins, respectively. The selection of the components allows a user to assemble multiple variations of tensioner that are commercially available. The location of the index plate locating pin on the index plate allows for proper orientation of the tensioner in the vehicle in order to apply the proper tension to a belt. The selection of the components may be based on current tensioner model, or based on dimensions measured from the current tensioner.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: KIT MASTERSInventors: Craig SWANSON, Dale SCHERMAN, Daniel HUWE
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Publication number: 20150369306Abstract: A clutch device for a clutch system has an input member that rotates at a first speed. A friction drive system is disposed between the input member and an output member. The clutch device is selectively movable by a fluid actuator assembly, between an engaged position in which the friction drive system drives the output member to rotate at the first speed, and a disengaged position in which a viscous drive system rotates the output member at a second speed slower than the first speed. A variable viscous fluid supply assembly includes a viscous fluid storage chamber, a valve, and a valve actuator that selectively drives the valve to move between an open position and a closed position to control an amount of viscous fluid available to the viscous drive system, thereby varying the second speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Applicant: KIT MASTERSInventors: Dale SCHERMAN, Daniel HUWE
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Patent number: 9121461Abstract: A clutch device for a clutch system has an input member that rotates at a first speed. A friction medium is disposed between the input member and an output member. The output member rotates on a bearing coupled to a piston. The piston translates relative to the input member, between an engaged position in which the friction ring frictionally engages with the input member, thereby driving the output member to rotate at the first speed, and a disengaged position in which the friction ring is spaced apart from the input member. A biasing member urges the piston toward the engaged position. A pressurized fluid in a fluid receiving chamber selectively urges the piston toward the disengaged position. A resistance member disposed in a chamber containing a viscous fluid transfers torque from the input member to rotate the output member at a second speed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: KIT MASTERSInventors: Dale Scherman, Daniel Huwe
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Patent number: D720774Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Kit MastersInventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman
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Patent number: D720776Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Kit MastersInventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman
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Patent number: D720777Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Kit MastersInventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman
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Patent number: D721100Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Kit MastersInventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman
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Patent number: D721101Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Kit MastersInventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman
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Patent number: D726768Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Kit MastersInventors: Craig Swanson, Dale Scherman