Patents by Inventor Matt A. Vance

Matt A. Vance 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).

  • Journal bearing oil diverter
    Patent number: 5325826
    Abstract: A mechanism for providing a continuous supply of oil on camshaft lobes used in an overhead cam internal combustion engine. The mechanism includes camshaft bearing caps affixed to the engine about the camshaft journals. Protruding from the side surface of the central portion of the bearing caps are oil diverter pads. The oil diverter pads cause oil that builds up on the surface of the camshaft journals to be diverted toward the camshaft lobes to provide lubrication between the camshaft lobes and the roller finger followers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Philip D. Cierpial, Matt A. Vance