Patents by Inventor Heather A. Moore

Heather A. Moore 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).

  • Four pinion differential with cross pin retention unit and related method
    Patent number: 8113979
    Abstract: A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a collar and a plurality of pin members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Downs, Heather A. Moore, Joseph S. Balenda, II
  • FOUR PINION DIFFERENTIAL WITH CROSS PIN RETENTION UNIT AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20110152028
    Abstract: A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a collar and a plurality of pin members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Downs, Heather A. Moore, Joseph S. Balenda, II
  • Four pinion differential with cross pin retention unit and related method
    Patent number: 7951037
    Abstract: A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a retainer, such as a clip or a pair of roll pins, that can secure at least one of the cross pins in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Sudorowski, Heather A. Moore, Joseph S. Balenda, II
  • Four Pinion Differential With Cross Pin Retention Unit And Related Method
    Publication number: 20090305835
    Abstract: A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a retainer, such as a clip or a pair of roll pins, that can secure at least one of the cross pins in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Sudorowski, Heather A. Moore, Joseph S. Balenda, II
  • Four pinion differential with cross pin retention unit and related method
    Patent number: 7591751
    Abstract: A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a retainer, such as a clip or a pair of roll pins, that can secure at least one of the cross pins in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher M. Sudorowski, Heather A. Moore, Joseph S. Balenda, II
  • FOUR PINION DIFFERENTIAL WITH CROSS PIN RETENTION UNIT AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20090088285
    Abstract: A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a collar and a plurality of pin members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: James P. Downs, Heather A. Moore, Joseph S. Balenda, II
  • FOUR PINION DIFFERENTIAL WITH CROSS PIN RETENTION UNIT AND RELATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20080261748
    Abstract: A differential having four pinions supported for rotation on cross pins within a differential case. The differential employs a retainer system for securing the cross pins relative to the differential case. The retainer system can include a retainer, such as a clip or a pair of roll pins, that can secure at least one of the cross pins in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher M. Sudorowski, Heather A. Moore, Joseph S. Balenda