Patents by Inventor Harry Edward Koontz
Harry Edward Koontz 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).
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Patent number: 9810314Abstract: A shifter assembly for changing gears in a vehicle transmission, including a housing and a shift rod rotatably supported in the housing. The shift rod is selectively movable between a plurality of radial positions. A disc is in rotational communication with the shift rod for concurrent movement between the radial positions. The disc defines a plurality of gates each having respective first and second ends. A plurality of solenoids are disposed in the housing adjacent the disc. Each of the solenoids has a plunger selectively movable between a first position spaced from the disc and a second position disposed within one of the gates. The gates are spaced equally from each other and are radially aligned about a common reference circle. Rotation of the shift rod is selectively limited by at least one of the plungers in the second position engaging at least one of the ends of the gates.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: KONGSBERG DRIVELINE SYSTEMS I, INC.Inventors: Jeff Behounek, Thomas Blicharz, Jeffrey Dulzo, Terrentha Hill, Jonathan Love, Kenneth Shepard, Harry Edward Koontz
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Patent number: 9587669Abstract: A terminal (10) for a motion transmitting remote control assembly (12) securable to a control member (14) in a vehicle includes a housing (44) for connection to a core element (20) of the motion transmitting remote control assembly (12) with the housing (44) defining an aperture (48) forming at least one open end (50). The terminal (10) also includes a connecting member (60) having a body (62) disposed in the aperture (48) with the body (62) having a cavity (66) for receiving the control member (14) and a groove (84) in communication with the cavity (66).Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: KONGSBERG DRIVELINE SYSTEMS I, INC.Inventor: Harry Edward Koontz
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Publication number: 20160245396Abstract: A shifter assembly for changing gears in a vehicle transmission, including a housing and a shift rod rotatably supported in the housing. The shift rod is selectively movable between a plurality of radial positions. A disc is in rotational communication with the shift rod for concurrent movement between the radial positions. The disc defines a plurality of gates each having respective first and second ends. A plurality of solenoids are disposed in the housing adjacent the disc. Each of the solenoids has a plunger selectively movable between a first position spaced from the disc and a second position disposed within one of the gates. The gates are spaced equally from each other and are radially aligned about a common reference circle. Rotation of the shift rod is selectively limited by at least one of the plungers in the second position engaging at least one of the ends of the gates.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Applicant: KONGSBERG DRIVELINE SYSTEMS I, INC.Inventors: Jeff Behounek, Thomas Blicharz, Jeffrey Dulzo, Terrentha Hill, Jonathan Love, Kenneth Shepard, Harry Edward Koontz
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Publication number: 20150233414Abstract: A terminal (10) for a motion transmitting remote control assembly (12) securable to a control member (14) in a vehicle includes a housing (44) for connection to a core element (20) of the motion transmitting remote control assembly (12) with the housing (44) defining an aperture (48) forming at least one open end (50). The terminal (10) also includes a connecting member (60) having a body (62) disposed in the aperture (48) with the body (62) having a cavity (66) for receiving the control member (14) and a groove (84) in communication with the cavity (66).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Kongsberg Drivline Systems I, Inc.Inventor: Harry Edward Koontz
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Patent number: 9021917Abstract: The subject invention provides for a motion transmitting remote control assembly for transmitting motion in a curved path, including a terminal body defining a longitudinal axis and a cavity. The terminal body further defines a first opening extending transverse to the longitudinal axis. A locking member is disposed within the cavity and is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member has a trigger portion retaining the locking member in the unlocked position and a securing portion. A biasing member is disposed within the cavity and abuts the locking member. The terminal body further defines a second opening extending transverse to both the longitudinal axis and the first opening into the cavity. The second opening provides access to the trigger portion to release the locking member from the unlocked position to the locked position and the securing portion at least partially closes the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Kongsberg Driveline Systems I, Inc.Inventors: Harry Edward Koontz, Jonathan Warner Love
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Patent number: 8850920Abstract: A remote control assembly having a conduit and a core element slidably disposed in the conduit. An adjustment device is selectively connected to one of the conduit and the core element for adjusting an effective length thereof. The adjustment device includes an adjustment housing and a slider. A locking element, having locking teeth, engages with slider teeth of the slider. The locking element defines a cavity for allowing insertion of a tool to facilitate movement of the locking element from a locked position to an unlocked position. Also, a cover is slidably supported on the housing and the cover includes a detent to further facilitate movement of the locking element.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Kongsberg Driveline Systems I, Inc.Inventors: Harry Edward Koontz, John William Harrison, Joseph Matthew Laperriere, III
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Patent number: 8727287Abstract: A fitting assembly adapted for securing an elongate member to a bracket having an open-ended slot into which the fitting assembly is received. The fitting assembly includes a first fitting member adapted for attachment to the elongate member and having an axis and a second fitting member adapted for receipt into the open end of the slot and fixed engagement with the bracket through relative movement between the second fitting member and the bracket solely in a direction substantially lateral to the axis. The first and second fitting members are connected together and have first and second positions relative to each other in a direction substantially lateral to the axis and are constrained against relative movement substantially along the axis. The first and second fitting members are substantially immovable relative to each other in a direction substantially lateral to the axis in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Kongsberg Driveline Systems I, IncInventors: Damien Trouvé, Harry Edward Koontz, Joseph Matthew Laperriere, III
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Publication number: 20120318091Abstract: The subject invention provides for a motion transmitting remote control assembly for transmitting motion in a curved path, including a terminal body defining a longitudinal axis and a cavity. The terminal body further defines a first opening extending transverse to the longitudinal axis. A locking member is disposed within the cavity and is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member has a trigger portion retaining the locking member in the unlocked position and a securing portion. A biasing member is disposed within the cavity and abuts the locking member. The terminal body further defines a second opening extending transverse to both the longitudinal axis and the first opening into the cavity. The second opening provides access to the trigger portion to release the locking member from the unlocked position to the locked position and the securing portion at least partially closes the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Kongsberg Driveline Systems I, Inc.Inventors: Harry Edward Koontz, Jonathan Warner Love
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Publication number: 20110290949Abstract: A fitting assembly adapted for securing an elongate member to a bracket having an open-ended slot into which the fitting assembly is received. The fitting assembly includes a first fitting member adapted for attachment to the elongate member and having an axis and a second fitting member adapted for receipt into the open end of the slot and fixed engagement with the bracket through relative movement between the second fitting member and the bracket solely in a direction substantially lateral to the axis. The first and second fitting members are connected together and have first and second positions relative to each other in a direction substantially lateral to the axis and are constrained against relative movement substantially along the axis. The first and second fitting members are substantially immovable relative to each other in a direction substantially lateral to the axis in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventors: Damien Trouvé, Harry Edward Koontz, Joseph Matthew Laperriere, III
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Publication number: 20100089195Abstract: A remote control assembly having a conduit and a core element slidably disposed in the conduit. An adjustment device is selectively connected to one of the conduit and the core element for adjusting an effective length thereof. The adjustment device includes an adjustment housing and a slider. A locking element, having locking teeth, engages with slider teeth of the slider. The locking element defines a cavity for allowing insertion of a tool to facilitate movement of the locking element from a locked position to an unlocked position. Also, a cover is slidably supported on the housing and the cover includes a detent to further facilitate movement of the locking element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2008Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: KONGSBERG DRIVELINE SYSTEMS III PARTNERSHIPInventors: Harry Edward Koontz, John William Harrison, Joseph Matthew Laperriere, III
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Patent number: 6571658Abstract: A connector (26) connects a disc-shaped head (22) supported on a post (24). The connector (26) presents a surface (28) and a flange (30) is spaced and parallel to the surface (28) to define a pocket between the surface (28) and the flange (30) for receiving the disc-shaped head. The connector is characterized by a catch (40) extending upwardly a beam (48) forwardly of the circular opening (32) for allowing insertion of the head (22) into the pocket and for retaining the head (22) in the pocket. The catch (40) includes an inclined ramp (46) extending downwardly and forwardly from the top (44) of a retaining shoulder (42). A slot (50) extends around the beam (48) for allowing the beam (48) to flex.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Teleflex IncorporatedInventors: Harry Edward Koontz, Joseph Matthew Laperriere, III
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Publication number: 20030005789Abstract: A well-known connector (26) extends from at least one of a terminal (18, 20) and a conduit support (16) for connection to a disc-shaped head (22) supported on a post (24). The connector (26) presents a surface (28) and a flange (30) is spaced and parallel to the surface (28) to define a pocket between the surface (28) and the flange (30) for receiving the disc-shaped head. The connector of the assembly is characterized by a catch (40) extending upwardly of the surface (28) forwardly of the circular opening (32) for allowing insertion of the head (22) into the pocket and for retaining the head (22) in the pocket. The catch (40) includes a shoulder (42) extending upwardly to a top (44) for retaining the head (22) in the pocket. The catch (40) includes an inclined ramp (46) extending downwardly and forwardly from the top (44) of the shoulder (42). A slot (50) extends around the beam (48) for allowing the beam (48) to flex relative to the connector (26) for snapping the catch behind the head (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Applicant: Teleflex IncorporatedInventors: Harry Edward Koontz, Joseph Matthew Laperriere