Patents by Inventor Richard V. Rich

Richard V. Rich 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).

  • Tuning slide valve for intake manifold
    Patent number: 7500493
    Abstract: A slide valve for use in an air intake manifold is disclosed, wherein a durability of the valve and a quality of a seal created while the valve is in a closed position are maximized, and a cost and a weight of the valve are minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Erich J. Vorenkamp, James J. Kempf, Richard V. Rich, Gregory S. Green
  • Tuning slide valve for intake manifold
    Publication number: 20080121296
    Abstract: A slide valve for use in an air intake manifold is disclosed, wherein a durability of the valve and a quality of a seal created while the valve is in a closed position are maximized, and a cost and a weight of the valve are minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Erich J. Vorenkamp, James J. Kempf, Richard V. Rich, Gregory S. Green