Patents by Inventor Joel Santella

Joel Santella 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).

  • Patent number: 5375569
    Abstract: This invention is directed to multi polymer structures for internal combustion engines, as well as structures for other vehicle drive train parts. For example, a valve rocker cover for an internal combustion engine in accordance with this invention is a composite of at least two different molded thermoplastic resins, which structure comprises a valve cover body molded of a polybutylene terephthalate resin and a sealing flange molded of a polyetherimide resin, with both parts in a bonding relationship. The valve rocker cover can also have attached to the underside a sealent so as to provide a seal between the valve cover and engine block when so assembled. The method of producing a composite in accordance with this invention is either insert molding or coinjection molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Joel Santella