Patents by Inventor Michael Vincent Madden

Michael Vincent Madden 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: 7905785
    Abstract: An embodiment of a constant velocity joint includes a first rotational member having a generally cylindrical surface. The generally cylindrical surface is defined, at least in part, by a groove portion. The constant velocity joint further includes a grease cover selectively positioned adjacent the first rotational member. An edge portion of the grease cover is positioned within the groove to at least partially retain the grease cover in a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2011
    Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Vincent Madden, Andrew Patrick Gregory, Noel W. Sutton, Shen-Ling Allen Wang
  • Publication number: 20080146355
    Abstract: An embodiment of a constant velocity joint includes a first rotational member having a generally cylindrical surface. The generally cylindrical surface is defined, at least in part, by a groove portion. The constant velocity joint further includes a grease cover selectively positioned adjacent the first rotational member. An edge portion of the grease cover is positioned within the groove to at least partially retain the grease cover in a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Vincent Madden, Andrew Patrick Gregory, Noel W. Sutton, Shen-Ling Allen Wang