Patents by Inventor John W. Creighton

John W. Creighton 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).

  • Publication number: 20120071288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for modifying automatic transmissions and gear trains. In particular, the instant invention relates to methods for modifying an automatic transmission gear train in order to improve resistance to deterioration. The modified gear grain of the instant invention comprises eight pinion gears assembled into one carrier utilizing a forward and a rear sun gear, a ring gear, a band drum and a one way roller clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: Axiom Automotive Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Scott R. Dalenberg, Theodore V. Kachel, John W. Creighton
  • Publication number: 20100210408
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic transmissions and gear trains. In particular, the instant invention relates to an automatic transmission gear train with improved resistance to deterioration with an increased effective life. The gear train of the instant invention comprises eight pinion gears assembled into one carrier utilizing a forward and a rear sun gear, a ring gear, a band drum and a one way roller clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: AXIOM AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Scott R. Dalenberg, Theodore V. Kachel, John W. Creighton
  • Publication number: 20090258753
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic transmissions and gear trains. In particular, the instant invention relates to an automatic transmission gear train with improved resistance to deterioration with an increased effective life. The gear train of the instant invention comprises eight pinion gears assembled into one carrier utilizing a forward and a rear sun gear, a ring gear, a band drum and a one way roller clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Scott R. Dalenberg, Theodore V. Kachel, John W. Creighton
  • Patent number: 7527577
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic transmissions. In particular, the instant invention relates to an automatic transmission with improved resistance to deterioration with an increased effective life. The transmission of the instant invention comprises eight pinion gears assembled into one carrier utilizing a forward and a rear sun gear, a ring gear, a band drum and a one way roller clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventors: Scott R. Dalenberg, Theodore V. Kachel, John W. Creighton
  • Patent number: 7195578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to automatic transmissions. In particular, the instant invention relates to an automatic transmission with improved resistance to deterioration with an increased effective life. The transmission of the instant invention comprises eight pinion gears assembled into one carrier utilizing a forward and a rear sun gear, a ring gear, a band drum and a one way roller clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Axiom Automotive Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Dalenberg, Theodore V. Kachel, John W. Creighton