Patents by Inventor Sam Junior D'Angelo

Sam Junior D'Angelo 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).

  • Patent number: 10352367
    Abstract: A torque transfer device for a vehicle may include a housing and a variable angle constant velocity joint integrated with the housing. The joint may be connected between a drive mechanism and an output shaft for transmitting torque from the drive mechanism to the output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael James Miller, Eric J. LaMothe, Sam Junior D'Angelo, Robert Leslie Cassell
  • Patent number: 9850960
    Abstract: In at least some implementations, a constant velocity joint includes a first rotational member and a boot can assembly coupled to the first rotational member. The boot can assembly includes a boot can, a boot and a seal carried by the boot can and arranged to engage and seal against the first rotational member when the boot can assembly is coupled to the first rotational member. The boot and seal may be formed from the same piece of material and may be bonded to the boot can. The boot and seal may be overmolded onto the boot can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Sam Junior D'Angelo, Samuel J. Oram
  • Publication number: 20160238084
    Abstract: One exemplary illustration of a torque transfer device for a vehicle may include a housing and a variable angle constant velocity joint integrated with the housing. The joint may be connected between a drive mechanism and an output shaft for transmitting torque from the drive mechanism to the output shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Michael James Miller, Eric J. LaMothe, Sam Junior D'Angelo, Robert Leslie Cassell
  • Publication number: 20160178014
    Abstract: In at least some implementations, a constant velocity joint includes a first rotational member and a boot can assembly coupled to the first rotational member. The boot can assembly includes a boot can, a boot and a seal carried by the boot can and arranged to engage and seal against the first rotational member when the boot can assembly is coupled to the first rotational member. The boot and seal may be formed from the same piece of material and may be bonded to the boot can. The boot and seal may be overmoulded onto the boot can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Inventors: Sam Junior D'Angelo, Samuel J. Oram
  • Publication number: 20140213374
    Abstract: A high angle constant velocity joint having an outer joint member defined by inner and outer surfaces; an inner joint member having an outer surface, wherein the inner surface of the outer joint member and the outer surface of the inner joint define tracks, including a front track and a rear track for a joint articulation; a cage disposed between the outer joint member and the inner joint member and positioned adjacent to the tracks; a plurality of torque transmitting bails arranged within the cage and contacting at least one of the front track and the rear track; and a high angle sealing member secured to the outer surface of the outer joint member and providing a fluid barrier to the inner surface of the outer joint member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Leslie Cassell, Michael James Miller, Sam Junior D'Angelo, Hans Wormsbaecher
  • Publication number: 20140179449
    Abstract: A constant velocity joint may include a shaft and a boot assembly. The boot assembly may include a boot having a boot neck. The boot neck may include a boot lip. A shaft may be rotationally coupled to a housing and may define a shaft groove. An attachment mechanism may be integrated within the boot neck. The shaft groove may be configured to receive the boot lip and the attachment mechanism may exert a radial force on the groove to secure the boot neck to the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Miller, Eric J. LaMothe, Sam Junior D'Angelo
  • Patent number: 7677982
    Abstract: A constant velocity joint and a boot for a constant velocity joint are disclosed. The boot generally includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel is in fluid communication with a joint chamber of the constant velocity joint. The first channel is also in communication with the second channel and generally allows airflow therethrough while resisting clogs from lubricant. Additionally, the second channel generally allows airflow therethrough to the atmosphere while resisting passage of foreign contaminants therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: GKN Driveline North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Alfred Compau, Sam Junior D'Angelo, Michael James Miller, David G. Sasseen, Brian Valovick, Hans Wormsbaecher
  • Publication number: 20080070706
    Abstract: A constant velocity joint and a boot for a constant velocity joint are disclosed. The boot generally includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel is in fluid communication with a joint chamber of the constant velocity joint. The first channel is also in communication with the second channel and generally allows airflow therethrough while resisting clogs from lubricant. Additionally, the second channel generally allows airflow therethrough to the atmosphere while resisting passage of foreign contaminants therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Alfred Compau, Sam Junior D'Angelo, Michael James Miller, David G. Sasseen, Brian Valovick, Hans Wormsbaecher