Patents by Inventor Mark J. Shewchuck

Mark J. Shewchuck 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).

  • Coupling device and improved method of assembly thereof
    Patent number: 7438167
    Abstract: A coupling device (11) and method of assembly, the device being of the type including a plenum member (17) disposed at one axial end of the coupling housing (13,15), the method comprising configuring the plenum member (17) such that each of the required features (55,57,61,66) is disposed circumferentially between an adjacent pair of fastener holes (18H). Next, the input ring gear (R) is installed about the housing (13,15) of the coupling device (11), from an axial end opposite said plenum member (17), into assembly position adjacent said flange portion (18). Each of a plurality (N) of fasteners (89) is inserted through one of the fastener holes (18H) and into initial threaded engagement with the input ring gear (R). Finally, by means of a fastener driver, all of the plurality (N) of fasteners (89) are driven into full threaded engagement, substantially simultaneously, with the input ring gear (R).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Keith E. Morgensai, Robert J. Kyle, Monowar Zahir, Mark J. Shewchuck, Christopher J. Babin
  • Coupling device and improved method of assembly thereof
    Patent number: 7131201
    Abstract: A coupling device (11) and method of assembly, the device being of the type including a plenum member (17) disposed at one axial end of the coupling housing (13,15), the method comprising configuring the plenum member (17) such that each of the required features (55,57,61,66) is disposed circumferentially between an adjacent pair of fastener holes (18H). Next, the input ring gear (R) is installed about the housing (13,15) of the coupling device (11), from an axial end opposite said plenum member (17), into assembly position adjacent said flange portion (18). Each of a plurality (N) of fasteners (89) is inserted through one of the fastener holes (18H) and into initial threaded engagement with the input ring gear (R). Finally, by means of a fastener driver, all of the plurality (N) of fasteners (89) are driven into full threaded engagement, substantially simultaneously, with the input ring gear (R).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Keith E. Morgensai, Robert J. Kyle, Monowar Zahir, Mark J. Shewchuck, Christopher J. Babin
  • Differential case
    Patent number: D900874
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power Limited
    Inventors: Chad R. Hillman, Mark J. Shewchuck