Patents by Inventor Nicholas C. Billmaier

Nicholas C. Billmaier 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).

  • Fluid distribution apparatus and the axle assembly made therewith
    Patent number: 11242899
    Abstract: A fluid distribution apparatus for an axle assembly, the fluid distribution apparatus including a cylindrical portion rotatably disposed about a bearing race. A conical portion is coupled with the cylindrical portion, and a retaining portion is coupled with the conical portion. A plurality of circumferentially spaced tubes are coupled with the retaining portion, wherein the tubes are at least partially disposed through a rotating component of a clutch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas C. Billmaier, Thomas L. Nahrwold
  • AXLE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20210123363
    Abstract: An axle assembly including a disconnect assembly and an integrated fluid flow system. The disconnect assembly including an axially movable clutch member in selective engagement with at least one shaft to permit a rotation thereof. The fluid flow system includes a fluid flow member and a plurality of fluid passageways to permit a flow of a fluid (e.g. a lubricant) from a fluid source (e.g. a fluid sump of the axle assembly) to various components disposed within a carrier housing of the axle assembly and a return of the fluid back to the fluid source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Sajeev C. Krishnan, Brian S. Longardner, Nicholas C. Billmaier, Thomas L. Nahrwold, Astha Barve, Robin Dominiak
  • Axle assembly
    Patent number: 10968793
    Abstract: An axle assembly including a disconnect assembly and an integrated fluid flow system. The disconnect assembly including an axially movable clutch member in selective engagement with at least one shaft to permit a rotation thereof. The fluid flow system includes a fluid flow member and a plurality of fluid passageways to permit a flow of a fluid (e.g. a lubricant) from a fluid source (e.g. a fluid sump of the axle assembly) to various components disposed within a carrier housing of the axle assembly and a return of the fluid back to the fluid source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Dana Automotive Systems Group, LLC
    Inventors: Sajeev C. Krishnan, Brian S. Longardner, Nicholas C. Billmaier, Thomas L. Nahrwold, Astha Barve, Robin Dominiak
  • FLUID DISTRIBUTION APPARATUS AND THE AXLE ASSEMBLY MADE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20190376564
    Abstract: A fluid distribution apparatus for an axle assembly, the fluid distribution apparatus including a cylindrical portion rotatably disposed about a bearing race. A conical portion is coupled with the cylindrical portion, and a retaining portion is coupled with the conical portion. A plurality of circumferentially spaced tubes are coupled with the retaining portion, wherein the tubes are at least partially disposed through a rotating component of a clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Inventors: Nicholas C. Billmaier, Thomas L. Nahrwold