Patents by Inventor Don Guo

Don Guo 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).

  • Integrated driveline flange torsional damper
    Patent number: 7022023
    Abstract: An integrated axle flange and torsional damper component for use on a vehicle having a driveshaft is disclosed. The integrated component includes a structural axle flange for transmitting torque, a torsional damper and an elastic component positioned between the structural flange and torsional damper. The method of constructing the integrated axle flange and torsional damper component and assembling the component to a vehicle is also disclosed. The method includes attaching the integrated component to the vehicle's driveline and balancing the driveline after attachment of the integrated component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Inventors: Don Guo, Corey Wurtzbacher, William Raymond Miller, Jr.
  • Minimal differential pressure venting system
    Publication number: 20040104077
    Abstract: A power train assembly includes a housing having a exterior wall that defines a partition between an internal chamber and the environment. Portions of the exterior wall define a housing aperture within the exterior wall. A vent plug engages the portions of the exterior wall that define the housing aperture. Portions of the vent plug define a vent aperture that is smaller than the housing aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Norman Szalony, Rajendra G. Kumashi, Don Guo, David L. Majors
  • Integrated driveline flange torsional damper
    Publication number: 20030203758
    Abstract: An integrated axle flange and torsional damper component for use on a vehicle having a driveshaft is disclosed. The integrated component includes a structural axle flange for transmitting torque, a torsional damper and an elastic component positioned between the structural flange and torsional damper. The method of constructing the integrated axle flange and torsional damper component and assembling the component to a vehicle is also disclosed. The method includes attaching the integrated component to the vehicle's driveline and balancing the driveline after attachment of the integrated component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Don Guo, Corey Wurtzbacher, William Raymond Miller