Patents by Inventor Matthew James Boehlefeld

Matthew James Boehlefeld 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).

  • Method for modifying a torque converter hub
    Patent number: 6276056
    Abstract: The instant invention provides an inexpensive method of repairing the hollow drive shaft hub of a torque converter impeller housing. The impeller hub is turned to a smaller outer diameter and a sleeve having a wear resistant surface is fitted to the turned outer hub diameter. The sleeve may be further secured by mechanical interference, bonding, or welding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Raymond Kolodziej, Matthew James Boehlefeld, Andrew Simonow