Patents by Inventor Matthew Vance
Matthew 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).
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Publication number: 20200088116Abstract: A method for advancing valve actuation during low load or idle diesel engine conditions to promote aftertreatment heat up comprises switching a cam phaser from a nominal lift position to an advance lift position to open an affiliated valve before nominal. Valve lift is actuated via the cam phaser. The valve is lowered towards nominal closure, and valve closure is interrupted by actuating a latch phaser. Valve closure is extended beyond nominal valve closure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: James E. McCarthy, Jr., Matthew A. Vance
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Publication number: 20200072403Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an apparatus for releasably sealing a pipe. Particularly, the apparatus comprises a bar that includes an interior, an exterior, a first end that includes external threads, and a second end that includes a stop. The device further comprises a sleeve positioned over a portion of the bar, and a coupling comprising internal threads that couple to the bar external threads. The device includes a compressible gasket sandwiched between first and second adaptors. Advancement of the coupling over the bar external threads increases pressure on the sleeve, which compresses the gasket between the first and second adaptors.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Joseph Aaron Bowen, Justin Matthew Vance
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Publication number: 20200056512Abstract: A rocker arm, comprises a first outer arm and a second outer. A pivot body is joined between the first end of the first outer arm and the third end of the second outer arm. An actuatable latch mechanism is within the pivot body. An inner arm assembly comprises a latch arm pivotable adjacent the pivot body. An axle joins the inner arm assembly to pivot between the first outer arm and the second outer arm. An outer arm connector spans between the second end of the first outer arm and the fourth end of the second outer arm. A valve seat insert is constrained within the inner arm assembly between the outer arm connector and the axle. Alternatively, a valve seat insert hangs from the axle and is constrained within the inner arm assembly, the valve seat insert comprising a front and a rear cusp.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: February 20, 2020Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventor: Matthew A. Vance
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Patent number: 10557261Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to an apparatus for releasably sealing a pipe. Particularly, the apparatus comprises a bar that includes an interior, an exterior, a first end that includes external threads, and a second end that includes a stop. The device further comprises a sleeve positioned over a portion of the bar, and a coupling comprising internal threads that couple to the bar external threads. The device includes a compressible gasket sandwiched between first and second adaptors. Advancement of the coupling over the bar external threads increases pressure on the sleeve, which compresses the gasket between the first and second adaptors.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Inventors: Joseph Aaron Bowen, Justin Matthew Vance
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Publication number: 20190309659Abstract: A rocker arm can comprise a first outer arm and a second outer arm joined by a pivot body. An actuatable latch mechanism is within the pivot body. An inner arm assembly comprises a latch arm. A first spring prop is on the inner arm assembly distal from the latch arm. An axle joins the inner arm assembly to pivot between the first outer arm and the second outer arm. A spring is biased against the first outer arm and against the first spring prop. The first spring prop can comprise a hooked end. Or, the first spring prop can extend laterally out from the rocker arm and parallel to the axle. The spring can comprise a one-piece spring comprising first and second coil springs connected by a lateral connector. Or, two separate torsion springs can comprising tangential spring ends extending at approximately 90 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventor: Matthew A. Vance
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Publication number: 20190309660Abstract: A rocker arm, comprises a first outer arm comprising a first inner side and a first outer side, the first outer side comprising a first cantilevered post. A first outer roller is mounted to the first cantilevered post. A second outer arm comprises a second inner side and a second outer side, the second inner side facing the first inner side, the second outer side comprising a second cantilevered post. A second outer roller is mounted to the second cantilevered post. A pivot body joins the first inner side to the second inner side. An actuatable latch mechanism is within the pivot body. An inner arm assembly comprises a latch arm, the latch arm pivotable adjacent the pivot body. A pivot axle joins the inner arm assembly to pivot between the first outer arm and the second outer arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventor: Matthew A. Vance
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Publication number: 20190284971Abstract: A rocker arm comprises a first outer arm and a second outer arm joined by a pivot body, the first outer arm comprising an inner side, the inner side comprising a limiting surface. An actuatable latch mechanism is within the pivot body. A first inner arm and a second inner arm are joined by a latch arm. An axle joins the first inner arm and the second inner arm to pivot between the first outer arm and the second outer arm. A second axle is between the first inner arm and the second inner arm. A pin extends from the second axle towards the first outer arm, and the pin is configured to pivot towards and away from the limiting surface when the first inner arm and the second inner arm pivot between the first outer arm and the second outer arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: Matthew A. Vance, Dale Arden Stretch
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Publication number: 20190107011Abstract: A valve train assembly includes at least a number of exhaust valves; at least one camshaft with at least a pair of a primary lift cam and an engine brake lift cam. A number of rocker arms each include a cam follower for following one of the primary lift cam and the engine brake lift cam. One rocker arm includes a cam follower following an engine brake lift cam. The rocker arm is provided with an engine brake capsule. Various biasing assemblies are disclosed that cooperate with one of the rocker arms of which the cam follower follows an engine brake lift cam to accommodate mechanical lash.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Fabiano Contarin, Nicola Andrisani, Eric Yankovic, Mark VanWingerden, Matthew Vance, James E. McCarthy, JR., Michael Guzak
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Publication number: 20190085732Abstract: A rocker arm assembly includes an outer arm having first and second low lift lobe contacting surfaces, an inner arm, and a latch assembly. The inner arm includes first and second opposed sidewalls extending between a first end and a second end, and a high lift lobe contacting surface disposed between the first and second opposed sidewalls. The first end is pivotably secured to the outer arm and operably associated with an engine valve, and the second end is operably associated with a lash adjuster and defining a latch bore. The latch assembly is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the latch assembly engages the outer arm such that the outer arm rotates with the inner arm, and in the second configuration, the latch assembly disengages the outer arm such that the outer arm rotates independently from the inner arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: James E. McCarthy, JR., Matthew Vance
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Publication number: 20180363513Abstract: An engine roller lifter for use in a leak-valvetrain of an internal combustion engine includes a body, a roller and an anti-rotation plug. The body includes an outer peripheral surface configured for sliding movement in a bore provided in the engine. The bore is supplied oil by an oil passage communicating therewith. The body defines an opening. The roller bearing is rotatably mounted to the body and is configured for rolling contact with an engine camshaft. The anti-rotation plug is received at the opening and has a plug body including an anti-rotation protrusion that extends radially beyond an outer peripheral surface of the plug body. The anti-rotation plug can be staked into the opening of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Leighton Roberts, Kevin Matson, Douglas Wright, James E. McCarthy, JR., Matthew Vance, Otto Schultheis
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Patent number: 10132204Abstract: A rocker arm assembly includes an outer arm having a first outer side arm and a second outer side arm, each of the first and second outer side arms having a low lift lobe contacting surface, an inner arm having a high lift lobe contacting surface and disposed between the first and second outer side arms, the inner arm having a first end and a second end operably associated with a lash adjuster and defining a latch bore, and a latch assembly arranged at least partially within the latch bore. The latch assembly is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the latch assembly engages the outer arm such that the outer arm rotates with the inner arm, and in the second configuration, the latch assembly disengages the outer arm such that the outer arm rotates independently from the inner arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: James E. McCarthy, Jr., Matthew Vance
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Publication number: 20180320603Abstract: A switching rocker arm comprises an outer arm having a pair of integrally formed axles extending outwardly therefrom and an inner arm pivotally secured to the outer arm. A is latch slidably connected to the outer arm and is configured to selectively extend to engage the inner arm. An inner roller is configured on the inner arm, and a pair of outer rollers is mounted on the respective integrally formed axles on the outer arm. A rocker arm for variable valve lift comprises an outer arm comprising outer arm portions, rollers mounted in a cantilevered manner to the outer arm portions, and an inner arm seated between the outer arm portions, the inner arm comprising an inner roller. A pivot axle connects the outer arm and the inner arm. The inner arm and the outer arm are pivotable with respect to one another about the pivot axle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: MATTHEW VANCE, GURUPRASATH ALAGARSAMY, JAMES E. MCCARTHY, JR.
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Publication number: 20180156140Abstract: A switching rocker arm constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes an outer arm, an inner arm, a latch, an inner roller and a first torsion spring. The outer arm has a pair of outer arm portions and a connecting arm extending therebetween. The connecting arm includes an outwardly extending tab. The inner arm is pivotally secured to the outer arm and has an outwardly extending protrusion. The latch is configured to selectively extend to engage the outwardly extending tab. The inner roller and bearing is configured on the inner arm. The first torsion spring is disposed between the outer arm and the inner arm. A first end is engaged to the connecting arm and is restrained from outward movement by the outer arm and restrained from inward movement by the outwardly extending tab. A second end is restrained by the outwardly extending protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Matthew Vance, Guruprasath Alagarsamy, James E. McCarthy, JR.
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Publication number: 20180119584Abstract: A switching rocker arm constructed in accordance to one example of the present disclosure includes an outer arm, an inner arm, a latch, a roller, a first lost motion spring and a second lost motion spring. The outer arm has a first outer side arm, a second outer side arm, an outer arm first end and an outer arm second end. The first outer side arm has a first leg retaining tab. The second outer side arm has a second leg retaining tab. The inner arm is pivotally secured to the outer arm and has a latch bore, a first inner side arm, a second inner side arm, an inner arm first end and an inner arm second end. The inner arm first end has a first finger, a second finer, a first hub and a second hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: Matthew Vance, James E. McCarthy, JR., Guruprasath Alagarsamy
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Publication number: 20170306809Abstract: A rocker arm assembly includes an outer arm having a first outer side arm and a second outer side arm, each of the first and second outer side arms having a low lift lobe contacting surface, an inner arm having a high lift lobe contacting surface and disposed between the first and second outer side arms, the inner arm having a first end and a second end operably associated with a lash adjuster and defining a latch bore, and a latch assembly arranged at least partially within the latch bore. The latch assembly is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the latch assembly engages the outer arm such that the outer arm rotates with the inner arm, and in the second configuration, the latch assembly disengages the outer arm such that the outer arm rotates independently from the inner arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Eaton CorporationInventors: James E. McCarthy, JR., Matthew Vance
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Publication number: 20160367868Abstract: An apparatus and method for recovering golf balls is provided. The apparatus includes a hull for floating on the water, a motor mounted to the hull, a pumping system, pressure lines to deliver high pressure water and a return line. The apparatus also includes a suction nozzle for generating a suction capable of drawing water and golf balls. The apparatus also includes a separator for separating the golf balls and a handle to control movement of the suction nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Matthew VANCE, Kevin VANCE, Josh OGDEN
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Patent number: 7878913Abstract: A decoupler assembly for a motor vehicle driveline comprising a decoupler, an input driveably connected to a transmission output shaft and including a first connection that secures the input to the decoupler, and an output driveably connected to a final drive axle then to wheels of the vehicle, including a second connection that secures the output to the decoupler, and a support that provides bending continuity between the input and the output, the support permitting rotation of the input about an axis relative to the output, the decoupler, the first connection and the second connection providing resistance to such rotation.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Djamel Bouzit, Matthew A. Vance
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Patent number: D791190Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: James Edward McCarthy, Jr., Matthew Vance, Guruprasath Alagarsamy
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Patent number: D833482Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: James Edward McCarthy, Jr., Matthew Vance, Guruprasath Alagarsamy
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Patent number: D857752Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Eaton CorporationInventors: James Edward McCarthy, Jr., Matthew Vance, Guruprasath Alagarsamy