Patents by Inventor Daniel Thomas Sellars
Daniel Thomas Sellars 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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Patent number: 8833502Abstract: A muffler assembly for a vehicle includes a muffler and one of a mount structure and a mount bracket, which is attached to the muffler. Vehicles that include muffler assemblies are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Daniel Thomas Sellars
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Publication number: 20140196973Abstract: A muffler assembly for a vehicle includes a muffler and one of a mount structure and a mount bracket, which is attached to the muffler. Vehicles that include muffler assemblies are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2013Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventor: Daniel Thomas Sellars
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Patent number: 8540260Abstract: A vehicular swing arm assembly includes a swing member, an axle support assembly, and an axle. The swing member is configured for pivotal attachment to a frame of a vehicle. The axle support assembly includes a driven member and a cross member assembly. The driven member is rotatably coupled with the swing member and is rotatable about a drive axis. The cross member assembly includes a first pivot member and a second pivot member. The first pivot member is pivotally coupled with the driven member and is pivotable with respect to the driven member. The second pivot member is pivotally coupled with the first pivot member and is pivotable with respect to the first pivot member. The axle is coupled with one of the first and second pivot members and is rotatable. Rotation of the driven member about the drive axis facilitates rotation of the axle.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Scott Daniel Batdorf, Daniel Thomas Sellars
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Publication number: 20120248726Abstract: A vehicular axle assembly includes a swing member, a housing support, an axle, a stabilizing assembly, and left and right bearings. The swing member is configured for pivotal attachment to a frame of a vehicle. The housing support is coupled with the swing member. The axle is rotatably coupled with the housing support. The stabilizing assembly is coupled with the housing support and includes left and right clamping supports. The left and right clamping supports define respective right and left passageways. The left bearing is at least partially disposed within the left passageway and is clamped within the left passageway by the left clamping support. The right bearing is at least partially disposed within the right passageway and is clamped within the right passageway by the right clamping support. The left and right hearings journal the axle with respect to the left and right clamping supports, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: SCOTT DANIEL BATDORF, Daniel Thomas Sellars
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Patent number: 8191671Abstract: An axle carrier assembly is provided for a vehicle. The axle carrier assembly includes an axle carrier, a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and an actuator. The axle carrier is configured to rotatably support an axle. The first cylinder is rotatably supported by the axle carrier such that the first cylinder is rotatable about a first axis. The first cylinder is configured to support a vehicular swing member. The second cylinder is rotatably supported by the axle carrier such that the second cylinder is rotatable about a second axis. The second cylinder is configured to support a vehicular swing member. The actuator is associated with each of the first and second cylinders. The actuator is configured to substantially simultaneously rotate the first cylinder and the second cylinder with respect to the axle carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel Thomas Sellars, Scott Daniel Batdorf
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Publication number: 20110315468Abstract: An axle carrier assembly is provided for a vehicle. The axle carrier assembly includes an axle carrier, a first cylinder, a second cylinder, and an actuator. The axle carrier is configured to rotatably support an axle. The first cylinder is rotatably supported by the axle carrier such that the first cylinder is rotatable about a first axis. The first cylinder is configured to support a vehicular swing member. The second cylinder is rotatably supported by the axle carrier such that the second cylinder is rotatable about a second axis. The second cylinder is configured to support a vehicular swing member. The actuator is associated with each of the first and second cylinders. The actuator is configured to substantially simultaneously rotate the first cylinder and the second cylinder with respect to the axle carrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Daniel Thomas Sellars, Scott Daniel Batdorf
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Patent number: 7967309Abstract: Left and right axle portions are provided for attachment to respective left and right wheels of a vehicle. The left axle portion can be rotatably supported by a left hub support portion, and the right axle portion can be rotatably supported by a right hub support portion. The left and right hub support portions can be movably supported with respect to the frame. Vehicles are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.Inventors: Daniel Thomas Sellars, Prince Rodriguez, Scott Daniel Batdorf
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Patent number: 7591503Abstract: Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a frame and a fender assembly. The fender assembly can have layered fender panels attached together with a bolt and T-nut. A channel can be formed between the fender panels to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway. A seat includes a compression surface for sandwiching the fender assembly with respect to the frame. Front and rear fender assemblies can be attached to the frame by a midpoint fastener passing through respective apertures in each of the front and rear fender assemblies, through a grommet, and into the frame. A stay assembly attaches a mudguard to the fender assembly, and can involve a swivel clip. Methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.Inventors: Anthony M. Schroeder, Nicholas Renner, Asao Itaya, Jessica Vera, Hideaki Yamazumi, Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars, Michael V. Peterson
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Publication number: 20090218781Abstract: Left and right axle portions are provided for attachment to respective left and right wheels of a vehicle. The left axle portion can be rotatably supported by a left hub support portion, and the right axle portion can be rotatably supported by a right hub support portion. The left and right hub support portions can be movably supported with respect to the frame. Vehicles are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Daniel Thomas Sellars, Prince Rodriguez, Scott Daniel Batdorf
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Patent number: 7540267Abstract: An engine includes a camshaft with outer and inner elongate members. The outer elongate member can include a lobe that actuates a valve. The inner elongate member can be axially disposed within a passageway defined by the outer elongate member. The inner elongate member can be movable relative to the outer elongate member. A tab can be attached to the inner elongate member and can extend into an aperture defined by the outer elongate member. Crankshaft and camshaft pulleys can be respectively attached to the crankshaft and camshaft. A flexible transmitter can be routed over the camshaft pulley, a first deflection member, the crankshaft pulley, and a second deflection member. A first deflection actuator can be engaged with the first deflection member and can facilitate variation in a phase relationship between the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys. A vehicle may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.Inventor: Daniel Thomas Sellars
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Patent number: 7537271Abstract: Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a frame and a fender assembly. The fender assembly can have layered fender panels attached together with a bolt and T-nut. A channel can be formed between the fender panels to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway. A seat includes a compression surface for sandwiching the fender assembly with respect to the frame. Front and rear fender assemblies can be attached to the frame by a midpoint fastener passing through respective apertures in each of the front and rear fender assemblies, through a grommet, and into the frame. A stay assembly attaches a mudguard to the fender assembly, and can involve a swivel clip. Methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars, Matthew Alexander, Scott Daniel Batdorf
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Publication number: 20090126662Abstract: An engine includes a camshaft with outer and inner elongate members. The outer elongate member can include a lobe that actuates a valve. The inner elongate member can be axially disposed within a passageway defined by the outer elongate member. The inner elongate member can be movable relative to the outer elongate member. A tab can be attached to the inner elongate member and can extend into an aperture defined by the outer elongate member. Crankshaft and camshaft pulleys can be respectively attached to the crankshaft and camshaft. A flexible transmitter can be routed over the camshaft pulley, a first deflection member, the crankshaft pulley, and a second deflection member. A first deflection actuator can be engaged with the first deflection member and can facilitate variation in a phase relationship between the camshaft and crankshaft pulleys. A vehicle may also be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventor: Daniel Thomas Sellars
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Patent number: 7527322Abstract: Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a frame and a fender assembly. The fender assembly can have layered fender panels attached together with a bolt and T-nut. A channel can be formed between the fender panels to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway. A seat includes a compression surface for sandwiching the fender assembly with respect to the frame. Front and rear fender assemblies can be attached to the frame by a midpoint fastener passing through respective apertures in each of the front and rear fender assemblies, through a grommet, and into the frame. A stay assembly attaches a mudguard to the fender assembly, and can involve a swivel clip. Methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars, Matthew Alexander, Scott Daniel Batdorf
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Patent number: 7510236Abstract: Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a frame and a fender assembly. The fender assembly can have layered fender panels attached together with a bolt and T-nut. A channel can be formed between the fender panels to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway. A seat includes a compression surface for sandwiching the fender assembly with respect to the frame. Front and rear fender assemblies can be attached to the frame by a midpoint fastener passing through respective apertures in each of the front and rear fender assemblies, through a grommet, and into the frame. A stay assembly attaches a mudguard to the fender assembly, and can involve a swivel clip. Methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars, Anthony M. Schroeder, Nicholas Renner, Matthew Alexander, Michael V. Peterson
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Publication number: 20090001704Abstract: Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a frame and a fender assembly. The fender assembly can have layered fender panels attached together with a bolt and T-nut. A channel can be formed between the fender panels to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway. A seat includes a compression surface for sandwiching the fender assembly with respect to the frame. Front and rear fender assemblies can be attached to the frame by a midpoint fastener passing through respective apertures in each of the front and rear fender assemblies, through a grommet, and into the frame. A stay assembly attaches a mudguard to the fender assembly, and can involve a swivel clip. Methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars, Matthew Alexander, Scott Daniel Batdorf
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Publication number: 20090001745Abstract: Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a frame and a fender assembly. The fender assembly can have layered fender panels attached together with a bolt and T-nut. A channel can be formed between the fender panels to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway. A seat includes a compression surface for sandwiching the fender assembly with respect to the frame. Front and rear fender assemblies can be attached to the frame by a midpoint fastener passing through respective apertures in each of the front and rear fender assemblies, through a grommet, and into the frame. A stay assembly attaches a mudguard to the fender assembly, and can involve a swivel clip. Methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: January 1, 2009Inventors: Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars, Matthew Alexander, Scott Daniel Batdorf
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Publication number: 20080023990Abstract: Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a frame and a fender assembly. The fender assembly can have layered fender panels attached together with a bolt and T-nut. A channel can be formed between the fender panels to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway. A seat includes a compression surface for sandwiching the fender assembly with respect to the frame. Front and rear fender assemblies can be attached to the frame by a midpoint fastener passing through respective apertures in each of the front and rear fender assemblies, through a grommet, and into the frame. A stay assembly attaches a mudguard to the fender assembly, and can involve a swivel clip. Methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Anthony M. Schroeder, Nicholas Renner, Asao Itaya, Jessica Vera, Hideaki Yamazumi, Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars, Michael V. Peterson
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Publication number: 20080023991Abstract: Vehicles, such as all terrain vehicles, can be provided with a frame and a fender assembly. The fender assembly can have layered fender panels attached together with a bolt and T-nut. A channel can be formed between the fender panels to facilitate passage of fluid along a predetermined pathway. A seat includes a compression surface for sandwiching the fender assembly with respect to the frame. Front and rear fender assemblies can be attached to the frame by a midpoint fastener passing through respective apertures in each of the front and rear fender assemblies, through a grommet, and into the frame. A stay assembly attaches a mudguard to the fender assembly, and can involve a swivel clip. Methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars, Anthony M. Schroeder, Nicholas Renner, Matthew Alexander, Michael V. Peterson
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Patent number: D580301Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Anthony M. Schroeder, Nicholas Renner, Asao Itaya, Jessica Vera, Hideaki Yamazumi, Hiroyuki Miyazaki, Camas Reed, Ryan J. Holoweiko, Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars
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Patent number: D595187Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Anthony M. Schroeder, Nicholas Renner, Asao Itaya, Jessica Vera, Hideaki Yamazumi, Hiroyuki Miyazaki, Stephen Hlopick, Darin D. King, Daniel Thomas Sellars