Patents by Inventor Emil H. Knecht

Emil H. Knecht 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: 4724726
    Abstract: A transmission for a vehicle which is frequently reversed comprises a torque convertor driven by an internal combustion engine, and planetary change speed gearing having an input driven by the torque convertor and an output connected to driving wheels of the vehicle. The individual speed ratios in both forward and reverse directions of drive are selectively engaged by engagement of associated friction elements to provide a plurality of forward speed ratios and at least one reverse speed ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1988
    Inventor: Emil H. Knecht