Patents by Inventor John E Rutt

John E Rutt 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).

  • Method and design of an automotive differential
    Patent number: 6840883
    Abstract: A differential mechanism with offset, self-aligning spherical side gears and wider side gear separation to provide differential mechanism that is less expensive and easier to assemble. The differential mechanism includes a centerpoint of one surface or gear that is offset from a centerpoint of the chamber or casing along an axle centerline in a direction away from an opposing surface or gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Christian Orr, John E Rutt, Richard Michael Krzesicki