Patents by Inventor Jpseph Denk

Jpseph Denk 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).

  • High speed accessory disconnect apparatus and methods
    Patent number: 4434881
    Abstract: A disconnect member is spline-connected to one end of the connecting drive shaft of an engine and a driven accessory, and is axially translatable into and out of coupling engagement with the engine. The disconnect member has a spiraled, axially ramped cam surface formed thereon which cooperates with a rotatable cam follower selectively movable into engagement therewith to axially drive the rotating disconnect member relative to the cam follower, thereby uncoupling the engine from its driven accessory. When the cam follower is disengaged from the cam surface, a reset spring automatically recouples the disconnect member to the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1984
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: Jpseph Denk, William B. Martin