Patents by Inventor Donald Malinowski

Donald Malinowski 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).

  • SHIMMED JOINT, GASKET FOR A SHIMMED JOINT, AND METHOD FOR SEALING A SHIMMED JOINT
    Publication number: 20110156386
    Abstract: A shimmed joint between two components includes a first component having a first surface and a first passage extending to the first surface, and a second component having a second surface and second passage extending to the second surface. A shim is also provided. A fastener is arranged to fasten the first component relative to the second component with the shim disposed between the first surface and the second surface such that an opening in the shim aligns with and permits flow communication between the first passage and the second passage. A gasket is provided and includes a tubular portion received in at least one of the first passage and the second passage and a flange portion extending outwardly from the tubular portion and contacting the first surface and the second surface. A method of forming a shimmed joint is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Mack Trucks, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Malinowski, Matthew Elliott, Mark Winders