Patents by Inventor Jack R. Kries

Jack R. Kries 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).

  • Hydraulic engine mount with center-clamped decoupler
    Patent number: 7475872
    Abstract: A powertrain mount comprises an upper orifice plate, a lower orifice plate, and a generally planar diaphragm having an enlarged central node. The central node is in constant contact with the upper orifice plate and in contact with the lower orifice plate. A periphery of the diaphragm is free to move between the upper orifice plate and the lower orifice plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack R. Kries, Ronald A. Beer, James P. Hamberg, Fredrick C. Miller
  • Method of forming a molded powertrain mount assembly
    Patent number: 7077389
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a molded powertrain mount assembly. A metal insert is provided, the metal insert including an engine interface portion and a molded base interface portion. At least one seal member is positioned onto the engine interface portion of the metal insert. The metal insert with seal member is placed into a mold, and the mold is closed. Base material is introduced into the mold. The base material is restricted from flowing onto the engine interface portion of the metal insert using the seal member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack R. Kries, James D. Bolden, Eric O. Alder
  • Method of forming a molded powertrain mount assembly
    Publication number: 20040135287
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a molded powertrain mount assembly. A metal insert is provided, the metal insert including an engine interface portion and a molded base interface portion. At least one seal member is positioned onto the engine interface portion of the metal insert. The metal insert with seal member is placed into a mold, and the mold is closed. Base material is introduced into the mold. The base material is restricted from flowing onto the engine interface portion of the metal insert using the seal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Jack R. Kries, James D. Bolden, Eric O. Alder
  • Hydraulic engine mount with center-clamped decoupler
    Publication number: 20030168789
    Abstract: A powertrain mount comprises an upper orifice plate, a lower orifice plate, and a generally planar diaphragm having an enlarged central node. The central node is in constant contact with the upper orifice plate and in contact with the lower orifice plate. A periphery of the diaphragm is free to move between the upper orifice plate and the lower orifice plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2002
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Jack R. Kries, Ronald A. Beer, James P. Hamberg, Fredrick C. Miller