Patents by Inventor Ivan R. Samalot

Ivan R. Samalot 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).

  • Compact valve lifters
    Patent number: 5398648
    Abstract: Compact valve lifters are disclosed for overhead camshaft engines with direct acting valve gear and for engines with indirect acting valve actuation such as push rod actuated overhead valves. Two step variable lift and non-variable lift valve lifters are included as are roller and non-roller follower types with various features in common.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Spath, Timothy J. Peterson, Ivan R. Samalot, Christopher M. Deminco, Timothy W. Kunz, Scott H. Nather
  • Compact valve lifters
    Patent number: 5361733
    Abstract: Compact valve lifters are disclosed for overhead camshaft engines with direct acting valve gear and for engines with indirect acting valve actuation such as push rod actuated overhead valves. Two step variable lift and non-variable lift valve lifters are included as are roller and non-roller follower types with various features in common.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Mark J. Spath, Timothy J. Peterson, Ivan R. Samalot, Christopher M. De Minco, Timothy W. Kunz, Scott H. Nather