Patents by Inventor Michael S. Youngerman

Michael S. Youngerman 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).

  • Torsional vibration coupling
    Patent number: 6231449
    Abstract: An apparatus for damping vibrations between the torque producing device and the transmission of torque has a member having a pair of generally parallel plates with a spacer bar disposed between the plates, and an output member disposed between the plates. The input and output members are angularly movable with each other about a common axis and relative to each other from neutral positions. A torsional damping member is disposed between the input and output members, the torsional damping members being in contact with the spacer bar and enclosed within an annular chamber formed between the input and output members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Torsional Control Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Youngerman, Donald D. Pippel