Patents by Inventor Ray Ballou

Ray Ballou 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).

  • Oil pan module for internal combustion engines
    Publication number: 20050257766
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oil pan module (21) for internal combustion engines (1) and to a process for making such a part by injection molding. The oil pan module (21) is fastened to the housing (2) of the internal combustion engine (1) and holds the lubricating oil supply (7). Integrated with oil pan module (21) are parts (8, 9, 12) of the oil circulation system. Oil pan module (21) consists of a polyamide-based thermoplastic material reinforced with glass fibers and/or mineral matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Walter Rau, Scott Schlicker, Ray Ballou, Eric Sattler, Douglas Shearin
  • Oil pan module for internal combustion engines
    Patent number: 6705270
    Abstract: The invention relates to an oil pan module (21) for internal combustion engines (1) and to a process for making such a part by injection molding. The oil pan module (21) is fastened to the housing (2) of the internal combustion engine (1) and holds the lubricating oil supply (7). Integrated with oil pan module (21) are parts (8, 9, 12) of the oil circulation system. Oil pan module (21) consists of a polyamide-based thermoplastic material reinforced with glass fibers and/or mineral matter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: BASF Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Rau, Scott Schlicker, Ray Ballou, Eric Sattler, Douglas Shearin