Patents by Inventor Holly C Richards

Holly C Richards 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).

  • Axle assembly having gasket that shields an opening
    Patent number: 7866231
    Abstract: An axle assembly comprises an axle housing, a differential assembly, a cover, and a gasket. The axle housing defines a cavity and an access aperture. The differential assembly is received in the cavity and is supported for rotation in the axle housing. The cover has a flange and a body. The flange is coupled to the axle housing such that the cover closes the access aperture. The body has an opening that is in fluid connection with the cavity. The gasket has a gasket member and a tab. The gasket member is disposed between the axle housing and the flange. The tab extends inwardly from the gasket member and covers at least a portion of the opening. The tab is configured to shield the opening from splash lubrication during operation of the axle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L Kincaid, Rodney J Campbell, Holly C Richards
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY HAVING GASKET THAT SHIELDS AN OPENING
    Publication number: 20100043581
    Abstract: An axle assembly comprises an axle housing, a differential assembly, a cover, and a gasket. The axle housing defines a cavity and an access aperture. The differential assembly is received in the cavity and is supported for rotation in the axle housing. The cover has a flange and a body. The flange is coupled to the axle housing such that the cover closes the access aperture. The body has an opening that is in fluid connection with the cavity. The gasket has a gasket member and a tab. The gasket member is disposed between the axle housing and the flange. The tab extends inwardly from the gasket member and covers at least a portion of the opening. The tab is configured to shield the opening from splash lubrication during operation of the axle assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Kincaid, Rodney J. Campbell, Holly C. Richards