Patents by Inventor Marcus Caldana

Marcus Caldana 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: 20110044571
    Abstract: In order to simplify mounting of the inner ring (5) of one of the bearings (102) of a wheel hub on the associated spindle (1) and in order to perform keying together of this ring and the spindle by means of multiple-lobe—for example three-lobe-machining which can be performed using the same machine for turning the spindle and the ring, this same three-lobe machining operation is such as to involve all or only partly the shoulder (6) of the spindle and involve, in recessed form, the corresponding inner end of the ring (5) intended to rest against this shoulder, so that the said ring (5) may be mounted on the spindle (1) as though these two parts were two normal parts with a round cross-section and therefore without any need for prior relative angular alignment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventor: Marcus Caldana
  • Patent number: 7771123
    Abstract: Connection device (100) for connecting a contact rolling bearing (1) to an external body (7), the connection device (100) presenting a peripheral connecting outline (5), which is obtained around a race (3) of the contact rolling bearing, and a complementary connecting outline (6), which is obtained inside the external body (7), and which presents a shape such as to complement the connecting peripheral outline (5) in order to render angularly integral in relation to each other the external body (7) and the first race (3), the connecting peripheral outline (5) and the complementary connecting outline (6) both presenting a radius (R) which is of variable angular dimensions with continuity on a plane which is transverse to the rotation axis (A), and are both provided, in relation to the rotation axis A, with at least one respective convex portion (51).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignees: Aktiebolaget SKF, Minganti International Ltd.
    Inventors: Jean-Gérard Loustanau, Domenico Ducci, Marcus Caldana
  • Patent number: 7647854
    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for machining elements for axial couplings for mechanical connection, with non-circular cross section, which comprises: a work spindle (1) fitted on the shaft (103) of appropriate means (3) for actuation in rotation; a tool (7) guided by appropriate means (5, 6) in the displacements both along the axis perpendicular to that of rotation of the spindle and along the axis parallel to that of rotation of the spindle; means (105, 106) for actuation of the displacements of said tool on said guide means (5, 6); and a central control unit (4) connected to said displacement means (105, 106) of said tool and to said means for actuation in rotation (3) of said spindle (1), capable, via an appropriate program, of supervising turning of the side coupling surface of said elements for axial couplings for angular connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignees: Aktiebolaget SKF, Minganti International Ltd.
    Inventors: Jean-Gérard Loustanau, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20090134560
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method and apparatus for fixing precisely with adhesive, on a preparation and support plate or base (1), workpieces (P) to be machined by machine tools and for subsequent simplified separation of the said workpieces. The surface for resting and supporting the workpiece (P) is formed by the flat head (103) of a plurality of small supports (3) which are positioned with their axes (A) parallel in relation to that of the said base (1), on which the said workpiece must be placed and which is designed to be gripped by the chuck of the machine tool. The said supports (3) are mounted on the support base (1) with the possibility of being operated so as to rotate about their axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventor: Marcus Caldana
  • Patent number: 7413202
    Abstract: Strut for a vehicle which is interposed between a suspension and a semi-axis of the vehicle, and which is provided with a central body, and a passing housing which is obtained through the central body along a longitudinal axis (A) in order to house a rolling contact bearing which is interposed between the strut itself and the semi-axis; a coupling device being foreseen between the rolling contact bearing and the passing housing, and being defined by two connecting outlines which are obtained around the rolling contact bearing and, respectively, inside the passing housing with a shape which is complementary in relation to each other, and presenting a radius (R) of angularly variable dimensions with continuity on a plane which is transverse to the longitudinal axis (A), and at least one respective convex portion in relation to the longitudinal axis (A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignees: Aktiebolaget SKF, Minganti International Ltd
    Inventors: Jean-Gérard Loustanau, Domenico Ducci, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20080159808
    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for machining elements for axial couplings for mechanical connection, with non-circular cross section, which comprises: a work spindle (1) fitted on the shaft (103) of appropriate means (3) for actuation in rotation; a tool (7) guided by appropriate means (5, 6) in the displacements both along the axis perpendicular to that of rotation of the spindle and along the axis parallel to that of rotation of the spindle; means (105, 106) for actuation of the displacements of said tool on said guide means (5, 6); and a central control unit (4) connected to said displacement means (105, 106) of said tool and to said means for actuation in rotation (3) of said spindle (1), capable, via an appropriate program, of supervising turning of the side coupling surface of said elements for axial couplings for angular connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicants: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MINGANTI INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Jean-Gerard Loustanau, Marcus Caldana
  • Patent number: 7303239
    Abstract: Connection device (10) for connecting a rim (20) to a wheel hub (30) presenting a peripheral connecting outline (11), which is integral with a support body (31) of the wheel hub (30), and a complementary connecting outline (12), which is obtained circumferentially along a mounting border (25) of the rim (20), and which presents a shape which is complementary to the peripheral connecting outline (11) in order to render angularly integral in relation to each other the rim (20) of the wheel hub (30); the peripheral connecting outline (11) and the complementary connecting outline (12) both presenting a radius (R) of angularly variable dimensions with continuity on a plane with is transverse to the rotation axis (A), and are both provided with at least one respective convex portion (13) (14) in relation to the rotation axis (A).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignees: Aktiebolaget SKF, Miganti International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Jean-Gérard Loustanau, Andrea Griseri, Marcus Caldana
  • Patent number: 7241054
    Abstract: Connection device for a rolling contact bearing which is to be connected to a wheel hub, the connection device being suitable for connecting an inner race of the bearing to a cylindrical body of the wheel hub, and presenting a peripheral connecting outline which is obtained around the cylindrical body of the wheel hub, and a complementary connecting outline which is obtained inside the inner race, and is of a shape which complements the peripheral outline in order to render angularly integral in relation to each other the inner race and the cylindrical body; the two outlines both presenting a radius (R) of variable angular dimensions with continuity on a plane which is transverse to a rotation axis (A) of the bearing, and being both provided, in relation to the rotation axis (A), with at least one convex portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Aktiebolaget SKF
    Inventors: Jean-Gérard Loustanau, Angelo Vignotto, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20060061056
    Abstract: Strut for a vehicle which is interposed between a suspension and a semi-axis of the vehicle, and which is provided with a central body, and a passing housing which is obtained through the central body along a longitudinal axis (A) in order to house a rolling contact bearing which is interposed between the strut itself and the semi-axis; a coupling device being foreseen between the rolling contact bearing and the passing housing, and being defined by two connecting outlines which are obtained around the rolling contact bearing and, respectively, inside the passing housing with a shape which is complementary in relation to each other, and presenting a radius (R) of angularly variable dimensions with continuity on a plane which is transverse to the longitudinal axis (A), and at least one respective convex portion in relation to the longitudinal axis (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Applicants: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MINGANTI INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Jean-Gerard Loustanau, Domenico Ducci, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20060029315
    Abstract: Connection device (100) for connecting a contact rolling bearing (1) to an external body (7), the connection device (100) presenting a peripheral connecting outline (5), which is obtained around a race (3) of the contact rolling bearing, and a complementary connecting outline (6), which is obtained inside the external body (7), and which presents a shape such as to complement the connecting peripheral outline (5) in order to render angularly integral in relation to each other the external body (7) and the first race (3), the connecting peripheral outline (5) and the complementary connecting outline (6) both presenting a radius (R) which is of variable angular dimensions with continuity on a plane which is transverse to the rotation axis (A), and are both provided, in relation to the rotation axis A, with at least one respective convex portion (51).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Applicants: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MINGANTI INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Jean-Gerard Loustanau, Domenico Ducci, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20060022514
    Abstract: Connection device (10) for connecting a rim (20) to a wheel hub (30) presenting a peripheral connecting outline (11), which is integral with a support body (31) of the wheel hub (30), and a complementary connecting outline (12), which is obtained circumferentially along a mounting border (25) of the rim (20), and which presents a shape which is complementary to the peripheral connecting outline (11) in order to render angularly integral in relation to each other the rim (20) of the wheel hub (30); the peripheral connecting outline (11) and the complementary connecting outline (12) both presenting a radius (R) of angularly variable dimensions with continuity on a plane with is transverse to the rotation axis (A), and are both provided with at least one respective convex portion (13) (14) in relation to the rotation axis (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicants: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MINGANTI INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Jean-Gerard Loustanau, Andrea Griseri, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20060024130
    Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus for machining elements for axial couplings for mechanical connection, with non-circular cross section, which comprises: a work spindle fitted on the shaft of appropriate means for actuation in rotation; a tool guided by appropriate means in the displacements both along the axis perpendicular to that of rotation of the spindle and along the axis parallel to that of rotation of the spindle; means for actuation of the displacements of said tool on said guide means; and a central control unit connected to said displacement means of said tool and to said means for actuation in rotation of said spindle, capable, via an appropriate program, of supervising turning of the side coupling surface of said elements for axial couplings for angular connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicants: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MINGANTI INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Jean-Gerard Loustanau, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20060023983
    Abstract: Connection device for a rolling contact bearing which is to be connected to a wheel hub, the connection device being suitable for connecting an inner race of the bearing to a cylindrical body of the wheel hub, and presenting a peripheral connecting outline which is obtained around the cylindrical body of the wheel hub, and a complementary connecting outline which is obtained inside the inner race, and is of a shape which complements the peripheral outline in order to render angularly integral in relation to each other the inner race and the cylindrical body; the two outlines both presenting a radius (R) of variable angular dimensions with continuity on a plane which is transverse to a rotation axis (A) of the bearing, and being both provided, in relation to the rotation axis (A), with at least one convex portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicants: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MINGANTI INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Jean-Gerard Loustanau, Angelo Vignotto, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20060019757
    Abstract: The unit comprises a homokinetic joint (1) a hub (3) which can rotate around a rotation axis (x) and has an axially projecting spindle (5), and an intermediate race (4) which is fixed onto the spindle (5) in order to rotate with the homokinetic joint and transmit a driving torque of the joint (1) to the hub (3). The intermediate race (4) and the joint (1) are coupled in such a way as to rotate together around the axis (x) by means of respective interface surfaces (26, 27) which have corresponding lobed, oval or spiral shapes on a plane which is perpendicular to the rotation axis (x).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicants: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MINGANTI INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Marco Brunetti, Angelo Vignotto, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20060019758
    Abstract: Homokinetic joint for a wheel hub, the homokinetic joint being able to be coupled in rotation to a spindle of the relative wheel hub in order to rotate around a rotation axis (A), and being provided with a coupling end which is inserted inside an axial passing housing of the spindle, and with a coupling device, which is suitable for transmitting a torque moment between the homokinetic joint and the wheel hub, and which presents two connecting outlines, which are obtained around the coupling end and, respectively, inside the axial housing; and presenting a shape which is complementary in relation to each other, and a radius (R) of angularly variable dimensions with continuity on a plane which is transverse to the rotation axis (A); the two connecting outlines being both provided, in relation to the rotation axis (A), with at least one convex portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Applicants: AKTIEBOLAGET SKF, MINGANTI INTERNATIONAL LTD
    Inventors: Jean-Gerard Loustanau, Domenico Ducci, Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20050102818
    Abstract: The presser (7, 107) for the axial pre-loading of the internal crowns (4) of the bearings, is co-axially inserted in the driver (9), with possibility of relative movement with respect to the same driver. The internal crown of the bearing which is resting on the flat reference surface (106) co-operates with a centring pin (306) which may be provided with movable and active members (10) useful for the same centring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 19, 2005
    Inventor: Marcus Caldana
  • Patent number: 6796467
    Abstract: The small size cellular telephone (T) is fixed on a telescopic slide (201, 101) sliding on a guide (1) which can be longitudinally secured on the user's arm (B), at the wrist (P). When the cellular telephone calls and has the vibration signaller warning system activated, the vibrations are easily transmitted to the slides and guide system and from this last to the user's wrist who can this way instantaneously notice the call state, even if he is in a noisy place. By catching the cellular telephone with the free hand, the user can extend the guides and quickly bring the cellular telephone itself to the palm of the hand to use it. When the conversation is over, the cellular telephone can be as well quickly taken back to the backward rest position on the wrist. Suitable release means are provided to keep the slides in the backward rest position and if required also in the extended use position of the cellular telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventor: Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20040134590
    Abstract: The annular workpiece (P) to be machined is positioned by one of its bases and with axial alignment onto a cylindrical base structure (1) onto which the workpiece remains secured due to the presence of a suitable adhesive (2) which for example has been previously distributed onto the said base structure. After the setting of the adhesive, the workpiece to be machined is loaded onto the machine tool, so as to be clamped by the chuck of this latter through the base structure (1) which carries it, and no more directly as in the known art. The clamping forces of the chuck are thus discharged onto the base structure (1) and they do not deform at all the workpiece (P) which can be machined with high precision and quickly, both on its inner and outer surfaces and, if required, also on its free base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20040066069
    Abstract: The wheeled suitcase, particularly having dimensions that make it useful as hand luggage, is provided with, resting on its top wall, a preferably fold-away seat (2, 3) in which it is possible to place the small child (B) who is held securely in place by means of straps (6, 6′) in such a way that the said suitcase can also be used temporarily as a pram.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Inventor: Marcus Caldana
  • Publication number: 20030019894
    Abstract: The small size cellular telephone (T) is fixed on a telescopic slide (201, 101) sliding on a guide (1) which can be longitudinally secured on the user's arm (B), at the wrist (P). When the cellular telephone calls and has the vibration signaller warning system activated, the vibrations are easily transmitted to the slides and guide system and from this last to the user's wrist who can this way instantaneously notice the call state, even if he is in a noisy place. By catching the cellular telephone with the free hand, the user can extend the guides and quickly bring the cellular telephone itself to the palm of the hand to use it. When the conversation is over, the cellular telephone can be as well quickly taken back to the backward rest position on the wrist. Suitable release means are provided to keep the slides in the backward rest position and if required also in the extended use position of the cellular telephone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Marcus Caldana