Patents by Inventor Elizabeth L. Wooden

Elizabeth L. Wooden 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).

  • Publication number: 20210061085
    Abstract: A P2 transmission and engine assembly includes a transverse mounted transmission having: a transmission first end and a transmission second end oppositely positioned with respect to the transmission first end; and a transmission gearbox portion having a first cavity positioned at the second end. A torque converter is positioned at the transmission first end. An electric motor is positioned within the first cavity and is rotatably connected to the torque converter using a turbine shaft. A one-way clutch is connected to the turbine shaft and releasably connects the turbine shaft to the torque converter. The one-way clutch when disengaged disconnects the torque converter from the turbine shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Edward W. Mellet, James M. Hart, Elizabeth l. Wooden
  • Publication number: 20100304917
    Abstract: A transmission is provided having an input member, an output member, four planetary gear sets, a plurality of coupling members and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. Each of the planetary gear sets includes a sun gear member, a planet carrier member, and a ring gear member. The torque transmitting devices include clutches and brakes arranged within a transmission housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Clinton E. Carey, James M. Hart, Scott H. Wittkopp, Andrew W. Phillips, Edwin T. Grochowski, Elizabeth L. Wooden