Patents by Inventor Frank J. Savel, III

Frank J. Savel, III 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).

  • Chrome plated engine valve
    Patent number: 7011067
    Abstract: A valve (10) for use in an internal combustion engine comprises a base metal. The base metal is covered with a thin, dense chromium coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: TRW
    Inventors: Frank J. Savel, III, Robert C. McLaren, Doug Mellema
  • Method of forming a ceramic article including silicon carbide
    Patent number: 6613251
    Abstract: A method of making a ceramic article includes the providing a member. The member includes a cellulose-based material. The cellulose-based material is carbonized to carbon. At least a portion of the member is covered with silica sand after carbonization. At least a portion of the carbon of said member, which has been carbonized, is converted to silicon carbide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventor: Frank J. Savel, III
  • Spring retainer for a poppet valve and method of assembling
    Patent number: 5293848
    Abstract: A spring retainer (10) for a poppet valve (18) which is biased by a valve spring (16) and a method of assembling the spring retainer (10) the poppet valve (18) and a valve spring (16). The spring retainer (10) has first and second body portions (30, 32). Each body portion (30, 32) has a spring flange segment (50), for engaging a valve spring (16), and a finger segment (54), for extending into a groove (26) on a valve stem (20) of the poppet valve (18). The spring retainer (10) has a slot (44) which permits relative movement between the first and second body portions (30, 32) such that the spring retainer (10) may be installed on the poppet valve (18). The spring retainer (10) has frangible web segments (36) for retaining the first and second body portions (30, 32) together prior to installment of the spring retainer (10) on the poppet valve (18). The web segments (36) break during installation of the spring retainer (10) to permit outward movement of the first and second body portions (30, 32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 15, 1994
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Rich, Frank J. Savel, III
  • Method for making a full round bushing
    Patent number: 4751777
    Abstract: A full round bushing is formed by laser welding opposed edges of a bimetal member deformed into a generally cylindrical configuration. The laser beam parameters are closely controlled so as to limit any adverse effect on a bearing metal layer. The weld only reaches a depth approximating 20% to 75% of a steel reinforcing layer. The beam approaches the seam at an angle of incidence approximating 10.degree. to 45.degree. and at a laser focal point offset 5% tp 70% of the spot diameter of the laser beam. An overlap of the pulse spot-welding approximating 50% to 75% is preferable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignee: JPI Aquisition, Inc.
    Inventor: Frank J. Savel, III