Patents by Inventor Jeffrey A. Sutter

Jeffrey A. Sutter 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).

  • Constant velocity joint assembly
    Patent number: 6840864
    Abstract: A cardan joint is provided with a centering disk that is moveable relative to the intermediate coupling member. The invention also provides a centering disk including a plurality of tabs to support movement of the centering disk relative to the intermediate coupling member. The invention also provides a spring positioned in the centering disk to outwardly bias the ends of the shaft to maintain the contact between the shaft and the centering disk. The invention also provides means for biasing the centering disk relative to the intermediate coupling member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Dupuie, Jeffrey A. Sutter, Aranda Rogerio
  • Constant velocity joint assembly
    Publication number: 20040077411
    Abstract: A cardan joint is provided with a centering disk that is moveable relative to the intermediate coupling member. The invention also provides a centering disk including a plurality of tabs to support movement of the centering disk relative to the intermediate coupling member. The invention also provides a spring positioned in the centering disk to outwardly bias the ends of the shaft to maintain the contact between the shaft and the centering disk. The invention also provides means for biasing the centering disk relative to the intermediate coupling member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Bradley A. Dupuie, Jeffrey A. Sutter, Aranda Rogerio