Patents by Inventor John V. Counihan

John V. Counihan 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).

  • Cylinder block cylinder bore isolator
    Patent number: 5253615
    Abstract: An engine cylinder block having a shallow water jacket in either a V-type, in-line, or opposed engine configuration. The engine cylinder block further having an isolation chamber below the shallow water jacket forming a cavity between the cylinder bore walls and the outer engine block wall. Additionally, ventilation passages are located between the crankcase and isolation chamber through the upper crankcase plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1993
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Thomas J. Heater, Charles R. Dysarz, John V. Counihan