Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Maher

Jeffrey M. Maher 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).

  • Publication number: 20230121017
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Alexander W. Oppermann, C. Scott Walter, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. Maher, Steven M. Tittl
  • Publication number: 20210270179
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Alexander W. Oppermann, C. Scott Walter, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. Maher
  • Patent number: 11041426
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Alexander W. Oppermann, C. Scott Walter, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. Maher
  • Publication number: 20200116069
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Alexander W. Oppermann, C. Scott Walter, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. Maher
  • Patent number: 10550754
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Alexander W. Oppermann, C. Scott Walter, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. Maher, Steven M. Tittl
  • Publication number: 20180328258
    Abstract: An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel J. Nugteren, Alexander W. Oppermann, C. Scott Walter, G. Jay McKoskey, Jeffrey M. Maher, Steven M. Tittl
  • Patent number: 8613335
    Abstract: A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Phillip A. Nowacki, Brian R. Gillingham, Tracy S. Kofstad, Mark A. Smith, Curtis R. Kjaer, Stephen L. Nelson, Keith A. Hollman, Jeffrey M. Maher, Kevin A. McNutt, Jerome J. Rubatt, Adam J. Schlangen
  • Publication number: 20120031693
    Abstract: A vehicle may include a CVT unit or a power source which requires ambient air. An air inlet for an air intake system coupled to the CVT unit or the power source which requires ambient air may be provided in a side of a cargo carrying portion of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a rear radius arm suspension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: Polaris Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Deckard, Phillip A. Nowacki, Brian R. Gillingham, Tracy S. Kofstad, Mark A. Smith, Curtis R. Kjaer, Stephen L. Nelson, Keith A. Hollman, Jeffrey M. Maher, Kevin A. McNutt, Jerome J. Rubatt, Adam J. Schlangen
  • Patent number: 7124861
    Abstract: A brake (10) having application for a linear or rotational motion device includes a housing (120) in which a first piston (140), a wedge (142) and a second piston (144) cooperate to engage a friction facing (136) through a plurality of rollers (152, 154, 156, 158). The three part piston assembly (148) allows a braking action and prevents torsional forces that are non-axial to the axis of the first piston (140) and second piston (144). The pistons (140, 144) are biased by compression springs (176) and may be actuated by a fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Nexen Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey M. Maher