Patents by Inventor Scott Spicuzza

Scott Spicuzza 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).

  • Variable displacement gerotor pump
    Publication number: 20080019846
    Abstract: A variable displacement pump having an inner rotor (gerotor) and an outer rotor is disclosed. Advantageously, the pump provides a movable outer rotor capable of changing the amount of fluid transferred from an inlet to an outlet. Optionally, a biasing member is connected to the outer rotor for preventing movement of the outer rotor below a predetermined amount of pressure at the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen White, Barry Titus, Scott Spicuzza, Allen Hale, Jan de Koning
  • Front cradle for a vehicle
    Patent number: 6428046
    Abstract: A frame assembly is provided for a vehicle. The frame assembly includes a pair of frame rails and a subframe disposed between the frame rails. The subframe includes a unitary, generally U-shaped cradle including a front cross member and a pair of side members extending from the front cross member. A pair of front attachment members extend from a front portion of the cradle and attach to the frame rails. A pair of rear attachment members extend from a rear portion of the cradle and attach to the frame rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: The Budd Company
    Inventors: Bruce Kocer, Scott Spicuzza, Walter A. Snyder
  • Rear suspension support assembly
    Patent number: 6120060
    Abstract: A vehicle frame is provided including a pair of frame rails. A rear suspension support assembly extends between the pair of frame rails. The rear suspension support assembly includes a rear suspension crossmember having first and second ends each attached to one of the frame rails. A pair of spring brackets are attached to the rear suspension crossmember and to the frame rails. The rear suspension support assembly has a generally X-shaped configuration which improves the frame stiffness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: The Budd Company
    Inventors: Bruce Kocer, Scott Spicuzza, Walter A. Snyder