Patents by Inventor Robert A. Papenfuss

Robert A. Papenfuss 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).

  • Eddy-current magnet ring
    Patent number: 9903376
    Abstract: A two-piece magnet retention ring for an eddy-current fan drive mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent M. Tembreull, Jason R. Roderick, Robert A. Papenfuss, Scott W. Tanner
  • Fan drive hub assembly with modular input shaft assembly
    Patent number: 9863520
    Abstract: A fan drive hub assembly having a modular input shaft assembly that includes a rear bearing housing, a front bearing housing, and a coupler that is fixedly coupled to the rear and front bearing housings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.
    Inventors: Vincent M. Tembreull, Jason R. Roderick, Robert A. Papenfuss
  • FAN DRIVE HUB ASSEMBLY WITH MODULAR INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20170138459
    Abstract: A fan drive hub assembly having a modular input shaft assembly that includes a rear bearing housing, a front bearing housing, and a coupler that is fixedly coupled to the rear and front bearing housings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Vincent M. Tembreull, Jason R. Roderick, Robert A. Papenfuss, Bradley L. Soules
  • EDDY-CURRENT MAGNET RING
    Publication number: 20160241122
    Abstract: A two-piece magnet retention ring for an eddy-current fan drive mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Vincent M. Tembreull, Jason R. Roderick, Robert A. Papenfuss, Scott W. Tanner