Patents by Inventor Melvin A. Hendricks, Sr.

Melvin A. Hendricks, Sr. 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).

  • Modular engine cooling system with hydraulic fan drive
    Patent number: 6732681
    Abstract: A modular cooling plant for an internal combustion engine and accessory equipment installed on a motor vehicle provides a joint external frame supporting several heat exchangers and a centrally positioned centrifugal blower. The centrally positioned centrifugal blower is driven by a hydraulic motor through an impeller drive shaft, clutch and impeller. The hydraulic motor and dependent drive assembly are also mounted to the joint external frame to avoid risk of damage to the heat exchangers from the impeller should the vehicle engine shift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2004
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventor: Melvin A. Hendricks, Sr.