Patents by Inventor Luke E. Trapani

Luke E. Trapani 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).

  • Dual electric motor assembly systems and methods
    Patent number: 12703233
    Abstract: Systems and methods directed to a dual electric motor assembly are provided. A drive system includes a two-piece casing and a first drive assembly, a second drive assembly, and a center support housed within the two-piece casing. The first drive assembly may include a first motor paired to a first transmission. The second drive assembly may include a second motor paired to a second transmission. The center support may be arranged between the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly to support the first transmission and the second transmission. Additional systems and associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2026
    Assignees: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Vernon, Luke E. Trapani
  • Dual Electric Motor Assembly Systems and Methods
    Publication number: 20240336121
    Abstract: Systems and methods directed to a dual electric motor assembly are provided. A drive system includes a two-piece casing and a first drive assembly, a second drive assembly, and a center support housed within the two-piece casing. The first drive assembly may include a first motor paired to a first transmission. The second drive assembly may include a second motor paired to a second transmission. The center support may be arranged between the first drive assembly and the second drive assembly to support the first transmission and the second transmission. Additional systems and associated methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Applicants: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC., TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Vernon, Luke E. Trapani