Patents by Inventor Shane C. Okeson

Shane C. Okeson 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).

  • Engine braking primary clutch for CVT systems
    Patent number: 8668623
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) system including a primary clutch assembly with an engine braking assembly is provided. The primary clutch assembly includes first and second sheave assemblies, a cylindrical sleeve coupler and an engine braking assembly. The first sheave portion has a centrally extending post. The cylindrical sleeve coupler is rotationally mounted on a portion of the post. The sleeve coupler has an engaging surface that is configured to engage an inner face of a drive belt. The second sheave portion has a central passage that is rotationally mounted on the sleeve coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Zoran Vuksa, Bruce A. Nelson, Shane C. Okeson
  • BALANCING OF A CONTINUOUS VARIABLE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130294856
    Abstract: A continuous variable clutch is provided. The continuous variable clutch includes a first sheave member and a second sheave member. The first sheave member includes a first central hub and a first conical-faced surface extending radially from the first central hub. The second sheave member includes a second central hub and a second conical-faced surface that extends radially from the second central hub. The second central hub of the second sheave member is received in a cavity of the first central hub such that the first conical-faced surface of the first sheave member facing the second conical-faced surface of the second sheave portion. The second central hub moving axially within the first central hub based on an amount of torque on the continuous variable clutch. The first sheave member and the second sheave member further forming a central passage to receive an input shaft of a transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Michael A. Mueller, Brandon J. Engen, Brandon R. Bonham, Shane C. Okeson, Stephen J. Molde
  • CONTINUOUS VARIABLE CLUTCH
    Publication number: 20130288833
    Abstract: A continuous variable clutch is provided. The continuous variable clutch includes a first sheave member and a second sheave member. The first sheave member includes a first central hub and a first conical-faced surface extending radially from the first central hub. The second sheave member includes a second central hub and a second conical-faced surface that extends radially from the second central hub. The second central hub of the second sheave member is received in a cavity of the first central hub such that the first conical-faced surface of the first sheave member facing the second conical-faced surface of the second sheave portion. The second central hub moving axially within the first central hub based on an amount of torque on the continuous variable clutch. The first sheave member and the second sheave member further forming a central passage to receive an input shaft of a transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Michael A. Mueller, Brandon J. Engen, Brandon R. Bonham, Shane C. Okeson, Stephen J. Molde
  • Continuous variable clutch
    Patent number: 8496551
    Abstract: A continuous variable clutch is provided. The continuous variable clutch includes a first sheave member and a second sheave member. The first sheave member includes a first central hub and a first conical-faced surface extending radially from the first central hub. The second sheave member includes a second central hub and a second conical-faced surface that extends radially from the second central hub. The second central hub of the second sheave member is received in a cavity of the first central hub such that the first conical-faced surface of the first sheave member facing the second conical-faced surface of the second sheave portion. The second central hub moving axially within the first central hub based on an amount of torque on the continuous variable clutch. The first sheave member and the second sheave member further forming a central passage to receive an input shaft of a transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: TEAM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Mueller, Brandon J. Engen, Brandon R. Bonham, Shane C. Okeson, Stephen James Molde
  • CONTINUOUS VARIABLE CLUTCH
    Publication number: 20110220453
    Abstract: A continuous variable clutch is provided. The continuous variable clutch includes a first sheave member and a second sheave member. The first sheave member includes a first central hub and a first conical-faced surface extending radially from the first central hub. The second sheave member includes a second central hub and a second conical-faced surface that extends radially from the second central hub. The second central hub of the second sheave member is received in a cavity of the first central hub such that the first conical-faced surface of the first sheave member facing the second conical-faced surface of the second sheave portion. The second central hub moving axially within the first central hub based on an amount of torque on the continuous variable clutch. The first sheave member and the second sheave member further forming a central passage to receive an input shaft of a transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Michael A. Mueller, Brandon J. Engen, Brandon R. Bonham, Shane C. Okeson, Stephen J. Molde
  • ENGINE BRAKING PRIMARY CLUTCH FOR CVT SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20110092325
    Abstract: A continuously variable transmission (CVT) system including a primary clutch assembly with an engine braking assembly is provided. The primary clutch assembly includes first and second sheave assemblies, a cylindrical sleeve coupler and an engine braking assembly. The first sheave portion has a centrally extending post. The cylindrical sleeve coupler is rotationally mounted on a portion of the post. The sleeve coupler has an engaging surface that is configured to engage an inner face of a drive belt. The second sheave portion has a central passage that is rotationally mounted on the sleeve coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Zoran Vuksa, Bruce A. Nelson, Shane C. Okeson