Patents by Inventor Peter J. McClave

Peter J. McClave 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).

  • System and method for lubricating power transmitting elements
    Patent number: 8312858
    Abstract: A lubrication system and method are disclosed. The system includes a main engine bearing and a crankshaft in operational association with the bearing. The crankshaft includes an end having a cavity with a power transmitting element (e.g., splines). The cavity can receive and engage a mating mechanism to transmit power thereto. The crankshaft further includes a first oil passage that is disposed within the end and a second oil passage that extends from the main engine bearing into the crankshaft. The first oil passage intersects the second oil passage. The system can also include a pump mechanism for circulating lubricating oil from the main engine bearing to the crankshaft through the second oil passage and the first oil passage, and to the cavity to lubricate the power transmitting element. During engine operation, a constant supply of lubricating oil can be provided to the power transmitting element to reduce component wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Peter J. McClave, George A. Jankuski, Laura K. Mueller
  • System and Method for Lubricating Power Transmitting Elements
    Publication number: 20090000871
    Abstract: A lubrication system and method are disclosed. The system includes a main engine bearing and a crankshaft in operational association with the bearing. The crankshaft includes an end having a cavity with a power transmitting element (e.g., splines). The cavity can receive and engage a mating mechanism to transmit power thereto. The crankshaft further includes a first oil passage that is disposed within the end and a second oil passage that extends from the main engine bearing into the crankshaft. The first oil passage intersects the second oil passage. The system can also include a pump mechanism for circulating lubricating oil from the main engine bearing to the crankshaft through the second oil passage and the first oil passage, and to the cavity to lubricate the power transmitting element. During engine operation, a constant supply of lubricating oil can be provided to the power transmitting element to reduce component wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Peter J. McClave, George A. Jankuski, Laura K. Mueller
  • Engine crankcase closure-adapter device
    Patent number: D596650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: Peter J. McClave, Laura K. Mueller