Patents by Inventor James G. Buvalic

James G. Buvalic 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).

  • Preventing noise from mating spline teeth
    Patent number: 10030711
    Abstract: A mechanical connection includes first and second components supported for rotation, the first component formed with first spline teeth, the second component formed with second spline teeth meshing with the first spline teeth, and a damper fitted in a groove formed in one of the first and second components, including an extension secured to the damper, contacting and extending between at least some of the first and second spline teeth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Craig M. Mathie, Shailesh S. Kozarekar, James G. Buvalic, Norman J. Bird
  • PREVENTING NOISE FROM MATING SPLINE TEETH
    Publication number: 20140193194
    Abstract: A mechanical connection includes first and second components supported for rotation, the first component formed with first spline teeth, the second component formed with second spline teeth meshing with the first spline teeth, and a damper fitted in a groove formed in one of the first and second components, including an extension secured to the damper, contacting and extending between at least some of the first and second spline teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Craig M. Mathie, Shailesh S. Kozarekar, James G. Buvalic, Norman J. Bird