Patents by Inventor Jean C. Bochot

Jean C. Bochot 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).

  • Reaction assembly for a torque converter and a torque converter comprising such a reaction assembly
    Patent number: 4441315
    Abstract: A reaction assembly for a torque converter is disclosed. The outer race of an overrunning clutch is engaged in the axial bore of a reactor member, the outer race bearing axially on one side against a transverse flange of the reactor member. A keeper ring bears against the other axial side of the outer race for axially maintaining the outer race with respect to the reactor member. A bayonet mount is provided between the keeper ring and the reactor member. The keeper ring is rotationally connected to the reactor member by at least one tab fixed to the keeper ring and axially engaged in an axial slot in the reactor member between two shoulders thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 10, 1984
    Assignee: Valeo
    Inventor: Jean C. Bochot