Patents by Inventor David L. Alfano

David L. Alfano 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).

  • Internal combustion engine having a variably engagable slipping wet clutch for driving a supercharger
    Patent number: 4519373
    Abstract: A supercharger includes a compressor system which is driven through an electro-magnetically actuated variable slipping wet clutch to supply boost to an engine in the form of compressed air according to load requirements. Apparatus and methods are disclosed for supplying boost to the engine by varying the drive torque via the clutch system to the compressor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1985
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Hardy, David L. Alfano