Patents by Inventor Peter J. Pugliese

Peter J. Pugliese 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).

  • Hub lock for two-wheel/four-wheel drive vehicle
    Patent number: 6557660
    Abstract: An assembly for converting a vehicle between two-wheel and four-wheel drive. The assembly includes a bell form of a constant velocity joint being supported by a bearing mounted to one of the vehicle knuckle and the wheel hub. The bell form further includes a collar that has a connector, and a spindle of the wheel hub has a connector in close proximity to the bell form connector. A clutch ring actuated by an actuator is moved by the actuator between engagement with one of the connectors and engagement with both of the connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Warn Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Averill, Kip E. Clohessy, John R. Dupree, Fred L. Ewer, Mark J. Fogelberg, Randy C. Karambelas, Peter A. Lines, Peter J. Pugliese