Patents by Inventor E. Vincent Schrand

E. Vincent Schrand 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).

  • Limited slip differential with integrated solenoid valve and plenum
    Patent number: 6902506
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling a limited slip differential uses a solenoid operated valve having an armature attached a differential case of the differential for rotation therewith, and an actuating coil operatively attached to a non-rotating differential housing, for modulating pressure in a hydraulically actuated limited slip device of the limited slip differential. The actuating coil is mounted on a non-rotating plenum, sealed to the differential case with low pressure dynamic seals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventor: E. Vincent Schrand