Patents by Inventor Dan Millen

Dan Millen 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: 9850786
    Abstract: A method for reducing noise in an engine is disclosed whereby a camshaft phaser is modified by a lockout to limit the movement of the phaser during operation. The lockout is inserted into the phaser's gear without removing the front engine cover using a novel method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: LIVERNOIS MOTORSPORTS & ENGINEERING, LLC
    Inventor: Dan Millen
  • Publication number: 20160169059
    Abstract: A method for reducing noise in an engine is disclosed whereby a camshaft phaser is modified by a lockout to limit the movement of the phaser during operation. The lockout is inserted into the phaser's gear without removing the front engine cover using a novel method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventor: Dan Millen