Patents by Inventor Matthew T. Allbert

Matthew T. Allbert 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).

  • OPEN END VARIABLE BLEED SOLENOID (VBS) VALVE WITH INHERENT VISCOUS DAMPENING
    Publication number: 20110284783
    Abstract: A solenoid valve (10) includes a solenoid portion (24b) and a hydraulic portion (24a) having a valve housing (26) connectable to the solenoid portion (24b). A valve shaft (34) mounted in the housing (26) includes a first end positioned in the solenoid portion (24b) and a second end positioned in the hydraulic portion (24a). The valve shaft (34) includes a passage (36) disposed therethrough to allow fluid flow through the valve shaft (34). A valve (38) is located at the first end of the valve shaft (34). When the valve shaft (34) is moved in a first direction, the valve (38) moves toward a closed position, and when the valve shaft (34) is moved in a second direction, the valve (38) moves toward an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Haynes, Matthew T. Allbert