Patents by Inventor John D. Auxier, JR.

John D. Auxier, JR. 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).

  • Energy Recovery System for an Added Motion System
    Publication number: 20110011357
    Abstract: A hydraulic circuit is disclosed. The hydraulic circuit includes an actuating mechanism having an engine valve and an engine valve spring, an added motion valve system having a cam system, a valve in fluid communication with the actuator mechanism, and a dump valve and at least one check valve in fluid communication with the valve to allow a recovery of energy stored in an engine valve spring during closing movement of the engine valve associated with the added motion system. A method for controlling a hydraulic circuit is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Dale A. Stretch, Matthew P. Scarbrough, John D. Auxier, JR.