Patents by Inventor Maurie R. Petro

Maurie R. Petro 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).

  • Patent number: 5718281
    Abstract: A power steering pump fluid/filter system which utilizes a combined cooler, filter and reservoir that is positioned preferably in front of the radiator and which provides the three functions of reservoir, cooler and filter. The reservoir comprises a body of material such as magnesium or aluminum and has integral cooling fins. The body includes two openings in the base which permits ready connection to the two hoses of the power steering pump. The combined cooler, filter and reservoir also includes a cover typically made of magnesium or aluminum and a cap having a twist lug connection to the cover. The cap supports a dipstick for measuring the level of the oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Contech Division, SPX Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony G. Bartalone, Maurie R. Petro