Patents by Inventor John G. Agnitch

John G. Agnitch 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).

  • Overrunning alternator decoupling pulley design
    Patent number: 10060513
    Abstract: A pulley assembly for an automobile auxiliary apparatus, such as an alternator, that dampens torsional impacts and reduces the stress on the auxiliary apparatus, the belt drive system and other apparatuses, by use of both a torsion spring and a one-way overrunning clutch mechanism allowing for the free run of the pulley shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John G. Agnitch, Nelson Meza
  • OVERRUNNING ALTERNATOR DECOUPLING PULLEY DESIGN
    Publication number: 20170097068
    Abstract: A pulley assembly for an automobile auxiliary apparatus, such as an alternator, that dampens torsional impacts and reduces the stress on the auxiliary apparatus, the belt drive system and other apparatuses, by use of both a torsion spring and a one-way overrunning clutch mechanism allowing for the free run of the pulley shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: JOHN G. AGNITCH, NELSON MEZA
  • Overrunning alternator decoupling pulley design
    Patent number: 9599200
    Abstract: A pulley assembly for an automobile auxiliary apparatus, such as an alternator, that dampens torsional impacts and reduces the stress on the auxiliary apparatus, the belt drive system and other apparatuses, by use of both a torsion spring and a one-way overrunning clutch mechanism allowing for the free run of the pulley shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: MOTOCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John G. Agnitch, Nelson Meza
  • Torsional impact damping and decoupling pulley
    Patent number: 9182028
    Abstract: A pulley assembly for an automobile auxiliary apparatus, such as an alternator, that dampens torsional impacts and reduces the stress on the auxiliary apparatus, the belt drive system and other apparatuses, by use of both wear-prone damping elements and a one-way overrunning clutch mechanism allowing for the free run of the pulley shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John G. Agnitch, Nelson Meza
  • OVERRUNNING ALTERNATOR DECOUPLING PULLEY DESIGN
    Publication number: 20150260265
    Abstract: A pulley assembly for an automobile auxiliary apparatus, such as an alternator, that dampens torsional impacts and reduces the stress on the auxiliary apparatus, the belt drive system and other apparatuses, by use of both a torsion spring and a one-way overrunning clutch mechanism allowing for the free run of the pulley shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John G. Agnitch, Nelson Meza
  • TORSIONAL IMPACT DAMPING AND DECOUPLING PULLEY
    Publication number: 20140228158
    Abstract: A pulley assembly for an automobile auxiliary apparatus, such as an alternator, that dampens torsional impacts and reduces the stress on the auxiliary apparatus, the belt drive system and other apparatuses, by use of both wear-prone damping elements and a one-way overrunning clutch mechanism allowing for the free run of the pulley shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: John G. AGNITCH, Nelson MEZA
  • Illuminated alternator and method of operation
    Patent number: 7604374
    Abstract: An illuminated alternator for automotive and other motorized vehicles includes a plurality of illumination devices, such as light emitting diodes, bulbs or lasers. The illumination devices are positioned within the alternator. When the illumination devices are activated, light from the illumination devices is reflected by surfaces of the alternator frame and exits the alternator frame through one or more vents, thus providing a glowing or illumination effect that radiates from within the alternator. Different numbers and colors of illumination devices may be used, including illumination devices that emit red, yellow, green and blue light. Illumination devices can also be activated in different sequences and patterns, such as periodically, intermittently, and randomly. An alternator may have illumination devices that are the same or different colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven L. Kratz, John G. Agnitch