Patents by Inventor Eddy D. Deng

Eddy D. Deng 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).

  • Engine front cover
    Patent number: 6478004
    Abstract: A cover 40 providing the boundary for a crankcase opening 16 of an internal combustion engine is provided. The cover includes a polymeric membrane 42 for enclosing the crankcase opening 16. The polymeric membrane has a crankshaft opening 19 and a plurality of fastener apertures 54 along its perimeter. A metal portion 60 is provided which is positioned adjacent to the polymeric membrane 42 having fastener apertures 64. The metal portion 60 provides a platform for mounting engine powered components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Eddy D. Deng, Franklin Lawrence Grawi, Mark L. Stickler, Rich Werth