Patents by Inventor Matthew Rampenthal

Matthew Rampenthal 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).

  • Vibration limiter for coaxial shafts and compound turbocharger using same
    Publication number: 20060086090
    Abstract: A compound turbocharger is provided, including at least one housing. A first turbocharger having an outer shaft is disposed within the housing, and a second turbocharger is provided having an inner shaft co-axial with and extending within the outer shaft. At least one displacement limiter is disposed at a selected position along the length of the outer shaft. A method of reducing vibrational amplitude in an inner shaft of a coaxial shaft assembly is further provided, including the step of operably positioning at least one displacement limiter at a selected position along a length of the outer shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2004
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Jonathan Kilkenny, Paul Reisdorf, Eric Fluga, Matthew Rampenthal