Patents by Inventor Michael J. Bastio

Michael J. Bastio 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).

  • Automatic transmission performance improvement kit
    Patent number: 5503601
    Abstract: An automatic transmission performance improvement kit comprising a set of components, which upon installation into an automatic transmission will allow the torque convertor clutch to lock up only in fourth gear. Shift lag is eliminated and clutches and bands will no longer slip. All of the components contained in the kit are or were previously used in automatic transmissions supplied by the same vendor as the subject transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Inventor: Michael J. Bastio