Patents by Inventor Donald M. Kennedy

Donald M. Kennedy 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).

  • Patent number: 12214067
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention there is provided an oil-in-water emulsion sunscreen composition comprising (a) a UV active, (b) a first emulsifier having an HLB value less than 5 and (c) optionally a second emulsifier having an HLB value greater than 5 present in an amount of less than 0.2% w/w of the composition. The oil-in-water sunscreen composition is characterized by the absence of an emulsifiable polymer and is capable of providing little to no whitening when applied to wet skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: ISP INVESTMENTS INC.
    Inventors: Diane M. Kennedy, Donald I. Prettypaul, Hani M. Fares, Rita Marie Guerrero
  • Patent number: 10590789
    Abstract: A variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger is disclosed. The VTG turbocharger may comprise a turbine section having a turbine wheel and plurality of guide vanes configured to regulate a flow of exhaust gases to the turbine wheel. The VTG turbocharger may further comprise an actuation pivot shaft (APS) configured to mediate actuation of opening and closing of the guide vanes, a bushing rotatably supporting the APS with a clearance therebetween, and a radial seal circumscribing the APS and inserted in a cavity of the bushing. The radial seal may form an interference fit with both an outer diameter of the APS and an inner diameter of the bushing to seal a leakage of the exhaust gases between the clearance between the APS and the bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Kennedy, Augustine Cavagnaro, Daniel VanSaun
  • Patent number: 10577958
    Abstract: A variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger is disclosed. The VTG turbocharger may comprise a turbine section, a bearing section, and an actuation pivot shaft (APS) having a bearing side in the bearing section and a pressure side in the turbine section. The VTG turbocharger may further comprise a bushing surrounding the APS and extending from a first end at the pressure side to a second end at the bearing side. In addition, the VTG turbocharger may further comprise a face seal assembly including a cup spring and a composite ring seal circumscribing the APS at the pressure side, with the cup spring forming a face seal with the first end of the bushing. The face seal assembly may further include a spring circumscribing the APS at the bearing side and engaging the second end of the bushing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20180313220
    Abstract: A variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger is disclosed. The VTG turbocharger may comprise a turbine section having a turbine wheel and plurality of guide vanes configured to regulate a flow of exhaust gases to the turbine wheel. The VTG turbocharger may further comprise an actuation pivot shaft (APS) configured to mediate actuation of opening and closing of the guide vanes, a bushing rotatably supporting the APS with a clearance therebetween, and a radial seal circumscribing the APS and inserted in a cavity of the bushing. The radial seal may form an interference fit with both an outer diameter of the APS and an inner diameter of the bushing to seal a leakage of the exhaust gases between the clearance between the APS and the bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Donald M. Kennedy, Augustine Cavagnaro, Daniel VanSaun
  • Publication number: 20180291757
    Abstract: A variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger is disclosed. The VTG turbocharger may comprise a turbine section, a bearing section, and an actuation pivot shaft (APS) having a bearing side in the bearing section and a pressure side in the turbine section. The VTG turbocharger may further comprise a bushing surrounding the APS and extending from a first end at the pressure side to a second end at the bearing side. In addition, the VTG turbocharger may further comprise a face seal assembly including a cup spring and a composite ring seal circumscribing the APS at the pressure side, with the cup spring forming a face seal with the first end of the bushing. The face seal assembly may further include a spring circumscribing the APS at the bearing side and engaging the second end of the bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 10024184
    Abstract: A Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) turbine turbocharger comprises a turbine wheel in a housing, and a compressor wheel coupled to the turbine wheel with a main shaft. The turbocharger additionally includes a VTG assembly in the housing, an actuator outside the housing, and an actuation pivot shaft that extends through an opening of the housing and connects the VTG assembly to the actuator. A face seal assembly seals the opening, and includes an inner ring member rotationally fixed on the pivot shaft, a disc member, and a spring seal. The disc member includes a first face that forms a seal with a surface of the housing, and is rotationally fixed to, while being movable axially relative to, the inner ring member. The spring seal seals the inner ring member and the disc member, and applies a seating force against the disc member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20160237838
    Abstract: A Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) turbine turbocharger comprises a turbine wheel in a housing, and a compressor wheel coupled to the turbine wheel with a main shaft. The turbocharger additionally includes a VTG assembly in the housing, an actuator outside the housing, and an actuation pivot shaft that extends through an opening of the housing and connects the VTG assembly to the actuator. A face seal assembly seals the opening, and includes an inner ring member rotationally fixed on the pivot shaft, a disc member, and a spring seal. The disc member includes a first face that forms a seal with a surface of the housing, and is rotationally fixed to, while being movable axially relative to, the inner ring member. The spring seal seals the inner ring member and the disc member, and applies a seating force against the disc member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventor: Donald M. Kennedy