Patents by Inventor David F. Malven

David F. Malven 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).

  • Powertrain and stiffening bracket therefor
    Patent number: 5070830
    Abstract: A powertrain including an engine and attached power transmission means has a stiffening bracket extending between the side walls of the engine block and the transmission means housing. The bracket extends under and separate from the engine oil pan and has integral ribs depending from a floor and extending longitudinally and diagonally from the power transmission connections to each of the side wall connections to add both bending and torsional stiffness to the powertrain, thus reducing vibration, noise and stress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1991
    Assignee: Saturn Corporation
    Inventors: David F. Malven, Richard P. Andersen, Charles R. Baker