Patents by Inventor David Krenk

David Krenk 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).

  • Differential mounting system
    Patent number: 10132400
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a vehicle powertrain includes an engine having a first locking feature defining first mating surfaces, and a differential coupled to a transfer case via a driveshaft. The differential includes a second locking feature defining second mating surfaces. The first and second locking features are engaged such that the first and second mating surfaces are disposed against each other connecting the engine and the differential. A fastener is disposed within the engine and the differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Darren Sipila, Mathew Leonard Hintzen, Charles Raymond Kvasnicka, Charles Krysztof, David Krenk, Marc Thomas Wilkins
  • Exhaust runner collar
    Patent number: 9719402
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a collar welded to a runner to manage stress in an exhaust manifold. In one example, a system may include welding a collar to a runner and a flange with an air gap located between the collar, the runner, and the flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Wade, David Krenk, Zikun Lu, Brian Siwek
  • DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170204961
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a vehicle powertrain includes an engine having a first locking feature defining first mating surfaces, and a differential coupled to a transfer case via a driveshaft. The differential includes a second locking feature defining second mating surfaces. The first and second locking features are engaged such that the first and second mating surfaces are disposed against each other connecting the engine and the differential. A fastener is disposed within the engine and the differential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Darren Sipila, Mathew Leonard Hintzen, Charles Raymond Kvasnicka, Charles Krysztof, David Krenk, Marc Thomas Wilkins
  • EXHAUST RUNNER COLLAR
    Publication number: 20170082010
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a collar welded to a runner to manage stress in an exhaust manifold. In one example, a system may include welding a collar to a runner and a flange with an air gap located between the collar, the runner, and the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Andrew Wade, David Krenk, Zikun Lu, Brian Siwek
  • TURBOCHARGED INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE
    Publication number: 20110168110
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a number of power cylinders furnishing exhaust gases to at least two turbochargers having a common air inlet housing which is divided into a separate compressor housing for each of the turbochargers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick Matthews, David Krenk, Christopher William Newman, Fadi Maroun Naddaf
  • Turbocharged internal combustion engine
    Patent number: 7966816
    Abstract: An internal combustion engine includes a number of power cylinders furnishing exhaust gases to at least two turbochargers having a common air inlet housing which is divided into a separate compressor housing for each of the turbochargers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies
    Inventors: Patrick Matthews, David Krenk, Christopher William Newman, Fadi Maroun Naddaf