Patents by Inventor Eric W. Streed

Eric W. Streed 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).

  • Devices and methods for increasing the strength of an automotive transmission
    Patent number: 10161505
    Abstract: Methods for modifying certain prior art automatic transmissions to strengthen the transmission and eliminate a tendency of the transmissions to fail as well as components for doing the same. Some aspects also include kits for modifying a transmission to increase the strength of the transmission. In some examples, the hydraulic system of a General Motor's model number 4L80E transmission is modified so that an overrun clutch is engaged in more modes of operation than the original equipment prior art 4L80E transmission in order to minimize a tendency for an overdrive roller clutch to fail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Sonnax Transmission Company
    Inventors: James A. Dial, Eric W. Streed
  • Spool valve assembly with stationary insert
    Patent number: 9746089
    Abstract: Valve assemblies and associated methods are disclosed that may include a spool valve and one or more stationary inserts. In some examples, the stationary inserts may be configured to be fixed within a valve bore of a valve body to provide a fluid seal between an outer surface of the insert and the valve bore. Embodiments may also include valve assembly repair kits that may include a spool valve and a stationary insert for repairing a malfunctioning spool valve and methods for installing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Sonnax Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott C. Jackson, Patrick A. Keller, Maura J. Stafford, Eric W. Streed, Robert C. Warnke
  • Devices and Methods For Increasing The Strength Of An Automotive Transmission
    Publication number: 20170219091
    Abstract: Methods for modifying certain prior art automatic transmissions to strengthen the transmission and eliminate a tendency of the transmissions to fail as well as components for doing the same. Some aspects also include kits for modifying a transmission to increase the strength of the transmission. In some examples, the hydraulic system of a General Motor's model number 4L80E transmission is modified so that an overrun clutch is engaged in more modes of operation than the original equipment prior art 4L80E transmission in order to minimize a tendency for an overdrive roller clutch to fail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: James A. Dial, Eric W. Streed
  • Spool Valve Assembly With Stationary Insert
    Publication number: 20150292634
    Abstract: Valve assemblies and associated methods are disclosed that may include a spool valve and one or more stationary inserts. In some examples, the stationary inserts may be configured to be fixed within a valve bore of a valve body to provide a fluid seal between an outer surface of the insert and the valve bore. Embodiments may also include valve assembly repair kits that may include a spool valve and a stationary insert for repairing a malfunctioning spool valve and methods for installing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Scott C. Jackson, Patrick A. Keller, Maura J. Stafford, Eric W. Streed, Robert C. Warnke