Patents by Inventor Kevin Charles Payne

Kevin Charles Payne 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).

  • Friction clutch assembly for an automotive vehicle powertrain
    Patent number: 6814207
    Abstract: A friction clutch assembly that is adapted particularly for use in a powertrain for a vehicle for controlling transfer torque to traction wheels for the vehicle. The torque capacity of the clutch assembly is modified by adjusting the effective clutch engaging force. Pressure balance springs oppose a primary clutch spring engaging force. The compression distance of the pressure balance springs is controlled to achieve an effective clutch engaging force that accommodates varying operating torque requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2004
    Assignee: Midway Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Charles Payne
  • Friction clutch assembly for an automotive vehicle powertrain
    Publication number: 20040099501
    Abstract: A friction clutch assembly that is adapted particularly for use in a powertrain for a vehicle for controlling transfer torque to traction wheels for the vehicle. The torque capacity of the clutch assembly is modified by adjusting the effective clutch engaging force. Pressure balance springs oppose a primary clutch spring engaging force. The compression distance of the pressure balance springs is controlled to achieve an effective clutch engaging force that accommodates varying operating torque requirements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Applicant: Midway Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Charles Payne
  • Automotive clutch diaphragm spring
    Patent number: D537762
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: TNMJ Caliber, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Charles Payne, John Roy Wiley