Patents by Inventor Paul T. Reinhart
Paul T. Reinhart 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).
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Patent number: 9228458Abstract: In one example, a valve seat insert for a cylinder head seat pocket of an internal combustion engine is described. The valve seat insert comprises an annular body comprising a first material and including an inner surface, an outer surface opposite the inner surface, a front surface adjoining the inner and outer surfaces, and a back surface opposite the front surface adjoining the inner and outer surfaces. The front surface includes an inner circumference greater than an inner circumference of the back surface. The back surface includes a first recession inlaid with a sacrificial anode comprising a second material different from the first material and having an exposed surface. In this manner, it may be possible to substantially prevent corrosion of the cylinder head seat pocket.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul T. Reinhart, Ken Steven Fedeson, Robert Stephen Furby
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Patent number: 8733088Abstract: An exhaust manifold of a turbocharged engine includes a collar coolant jacket to maintain component temperatures within acceptable limits. The collar coolant jacket is specifically located around the exhaust outlet of the manifold.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul T. Reinhart, Ramon Michael Lee, Raymond Gregory Puhl, Eric Garner Ladner
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Patent number: 8523720Abstract: A chain tensioner for use on a chain drive system is disclosed which has a housing open at both ends. Into the housing, a cartridge is inserted, the cartridge having including a body with a cylinder within and a piston. A retention system is provided to substantially prevent the body of the cartridge from moving with respect to the housing. Such a retention system, in one embodiment, includes a lip at a first end of the body and a groove on a second end of the body. The lip serves as a stop to prevent the body of the cartridge from moving axially beyond the stop in one direction. A clip is interlocked into the groove on the second end of the body of the cartridge to prevent movement in the opposite direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul T. Reinhart, Kenneth Steven Fedeson, Christopher David Tiernan, Joseph Jouraij
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Patent number: 8347865Abstract: A system for processing PCV gases is disclosed. In one example, the system includes an oil passage solely linking an oil separator to an engine crankcase. The system can provide an oil column that provides for continuous oil return from the oil separator to the engine crankcase even during conditions of higher levels of engine vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Frank Acierno Valencia, Christopher K. Palazzolo, Paul T. Reinhart, Timothy Gerald Taylor
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Patent number: 8245685Abstract: A sealing and lubrication system includes first and second machine components with a combination sealing and lubrication directing gasket mounted between the first and second machine components. The gasket includes a sealing portion extending between the components and a nozzle portion which is operatively connected with the sealing portion as well as with a lubrication supply passage. The nozzle portion extends from the sealing portion of the gasket to a region external to the first machine component and the second machine component. The nozzle provides lubricating oil to at least one moving part of a third machine component.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Ford Global TechnologiesInventors: Paul T. Reinhart, Mark Brenkus, Ken Fedeson
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Publication number: 20110283979Abstract: A system for processing PCV gases is disclosed. In one example, the system includes an oil passage solely linking an oil separator to an engine crankcase. The system can provide an oil column that provides for continuous oil return from the oil separator to the engine crankcase even during conditions of higher levels of engine vacuum.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Frank Acierno Valencia, Christopher K. Palazzolo, Paul T. Reinhart, Timothy Gerald Taylor
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Publication number: 20110203555Abstract: In one example, a valve seat insert for a cylinder head seat pocket of an internal combustion engine is described. The valve seat insert comprises an annular body comprising a first material and including an inner surface, an outer surface opposite the inner surface, a front surface adjoining the inner and outer surfaces, and a back surface opposite the front surface adjoining the inner and outer surfaces. The front surface includes an inner circumference greater than an inner circumference of the back surface. The back surface includes a first recession inlaid with a sacrificial anode comprising a second material different from the first material and having an exposed surface. In this manner, it may be possible to substantially prevent corrosion of the cylinder head seat pocket. Further, various approaches for reducing corrosion of the cylinder head seat pocket are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Paul T. Reinhart, Ken Steven Fedeson, Robert Stephen Furby
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Publication number: 20110131963Abstract: An exhaust manifold of a turbocharged engine includes a collar coolant jacket to maintain component temperatures within acceptable limits. The collar coolant jacket is specifically located around the exhaust outlet of the manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Paul T. Reinhart, Ramon Michael Lee, Raymond Gregory Puhl, Eric Garner Ladner
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Publication number: 20110003657Abstract: A chain tensioner for use on a chain drive system is disclosed which has a housing open at both ends. Into the housing, a cartridge is inserted, the cartridge having including a body with a cylinder within and a piston. A retention system is provided to substantially prevent the body of the cartridge from moving with respect to the housing. Such a retention system, in one embodiment, includes a lip at a first end of the body and a groove on a second end of the body. The lip serves as a stop to prevent the body of the cartridge from moving axially beyond the stop in one direction. A clip is interlocked into the groove on the second end of the body of the cartridge to prevent movement in the opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Paul T. Reinhart, Kenneth Steven Fedeson, Christopher David Tiernan, Joseph Jouraij
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Publication number: 20100326393Abstract: A sealing and lubrication system includes first and second machine components with a combination sealing and lubrication directing gasket mounted between the first and second machine components. The gasket includes a sealing portion extending between the components and a nozzle portion which is operatively connected with the sealing portion as well as with a lubrication supply passage. The nozzle portion extends from the sealing portion of the gasket to a region external to the first machine component and the second machine component. The nozzle provides lubricating oil to at least one moving part of a third machine component.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Paul T. Reinhart, Mark Brenkus, Ken Fedeson