Patents by Inventor Gary Winemaster

Gary Winemaster 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).

  • Modular power take-off assembly
    Patent number: 9434250
    Abstract: A modular PTO assembly and an engine system comprising a modular PTO assembly are disclosed. The modular PTO assembly is configured to be mounted and secured to a crankcase of an engine, and includes a front cover positioned on a base plate so as to define a housing. The modular PTO assembly also comprises a power input sprocket mechanically coupled to a power output sprocket via a chain. The power input sprocket is coupled to a nose of a crankshaft and is configured to rotate at an approximately same speed as the crankshaft. The power output sprocket is configured to be coupled to a shaft of an auxiliary component and to rotate at an approximately same speed as the shaft, thereby transferring power from the engine to the auxiliary component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.
    Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Patrick Stockwell, Andrew Backus, Gary Winemaster
  • Modular Power Take-Off Assembly
    Publication number: 20160107522
    Abstract: A modular PTO assembly and an engine system comprising a modular PTO assembly are disclosed. The modular PTO assembly is configured to be mounted and secured to a crankcase of an engine, and includes a front cover positioned on a base plate so as to define a housing. The modular PTO assembly also comprises a power input sprocket mechanically coupled to a power output sprocket via a chain. The power input sprocket is coupled to a nose of a crankshaft and is configured to rotate at an approximately same speed as the crankshaft. The power output sprocket is configured to be coupled to a shaft of an auxiliary component and to rotate at an approximately same speed as the shaft, thereby transferring power from the engine to the auxiliary component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Patrick Stockwell, Andrew Backus, Gary Winemaster
  • Modular power take-off assembly
    Patent number: 9145054
    Abstract: A modular PTO assembly and an engine system comprising a modular PTO assembly are disclosed. The modular PTO assembly is configured to be mounted and secured to a crankcase of an engine, and includes a front cover positioned on a base plate so as to define a housing. The modular PTO assembly also comprises a power input sprocket mechanically coupled to a power output sprocket via a chain. The power input sprocket is coupled to a nose of a crankshaft and is configured to rotate at an approximately same speed as the crankshaft. The power output sprocket is configured to be coupled to a shaft of an auxiliary component and to rotate at an approximately same speed as the shaft, thereby transferring power from the engine to the auxiliary component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.
    Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Patrick Stockwell, Andrew Backus, Gary Winemaster
  • Driving system for engine auxiliary power
    Patent number: 8833337
    Abstract: Systems and methods for driving engine auxiliaries are provided. A front drive power take-off system is used to drive an auxiliary unit mounted on the engine. A pulley and belt drive assembly includes a drive sprocket mounted on the engine crankshaft, a toothed belt interconnecting the drive sprocket, and a pulley mounted on a drive shaft of the auxiliary unit to transmits power from crankshaft to the auxiliary unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Power Solutions International, Inc.
    Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Gary Winemaster
  • Driving System for Engine Auxiliary Power
    Publication number: 20140190284
    Abstract: Systems and methods for driving engine auxiliaries are provided. A front drive power take-off system is used to drive an auxiliary unit mounted on the engine. A pulley and belt drive assembly includes a drive sprocket mounted on the engine crankshaft, a toothed belt interconnecting the drive sprocket, and a pulley mounted on a drive shaft of the auxiliary unit to transmits power from crankshaft to the auxiliary unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: POWER SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Constantine Xykis, Brian Manning, Gary Winemaster