Patents by Inventor Daniel Strain

Daniel Strain 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).

  • COOLANT FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY HAVING INTEGRATED COOLANT OVERFLOW RESERVOIR
    Publication number: 20240117762
    Abstract: A coolant filler neck assembly for a pressurized cooling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Strain, Matt Pavlat, Michael Carlin, Johann Voges, Raul Tocci
  • Engine oil pump cover with seal
    Patent number: 11015494
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine assembly includes a crankcase and a cam housing. The crankcase includes a crankcase cavity configured to receive a counterweight. The cam housing includes a cam housing cavity configured to receive a camshaft. A pump is positioned within the cam housing. The pump is configured to draw oil from an oil reservoir defined by the cam housing cavity. A crankshaft supports the counterweight for rotation therewith. The crankshaft is rotatably supported within the cam housing and is coupled to drive the pump. A bearing supports the crankshaft between the crankcase cavity and the cam housing cavity. The bearing includes an outer race. A seal is positioned between the pump and the bearing. The seal is positioned against the outer race to block the transmission of pressure fluctuations between the crankcase cavity and the oil reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Monaco, Philip Pierce, Bernard Enright, Daniel Strain, William Pari
  • ENGINE OIL PUMP COVER WITH SEAL
    Publication number: 20200392876
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine assembly includes a crankcase and a cam housing. The crankcase includes a crankcase cavity configured to receive a counterweight. The cam housing includes a cam housing cavity configured to receive a camshaft. A pump is positioned within the cam housing. The pump is configured to draw oil from an oil reservoir defined by the cam housing cavity. A crankshaft supports the counterweight for rotation therewith. The crankshaft is rotatably supported within the cam housing and is coupled to drive the pump. A bearing supports the crankshaft between the crankcase cavity and the cam housing cavity. The bearing includes an outer race. A seal is positioned between the pump and the bearing. The seal is positioned against the outer race to block the transmission of pressure fluctuations between the crankcase cavity and the oil reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Monaco, Philip Pierce, Bernard Enright, Daniel Strain, William Pari