Patents by Inventor Shaun Knowles

Shaun Knowles 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).

  • Modular twin clutch transmission input for hybrid vehicle
    Patent number: 7293637
    Abstract: An assembly for transmitting power from two power sources, such as an internal combustion engine and an electric motor having a rotor, to a transmission input shaft includes a clutch hub driveably connected to the rotor, a first clutch secured to the clutch hub for alternately closing and opening a drive connection between the input shaft and clutch hub, and a second clutch secured to the clutch hub for alternately closing and opening a drive connection between the engine shaft and clutch hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Janson, Shaun Knowles
  • Multiple speed automatic transmission for motor vehicle
    Patent number: 7083537
    Abstract: A multiple speed transmission for a motor vehicle includes a speed reduction gear set driveably connected to an input shaft, a planetary gear set having elements selectively driveably connected to the speed reduction gear set and input shaft, a first clutch and a second clutch, each clutch connected through the speed reduction gear set to the input shaft, a source of hydraulic fluid, and a first servo having a first fluid path connecting the fluid source and the first clutch, and a second fluid path connecting the fluid source and the second clutch, and a third fluid path connecting the lubrication fluid source and the lubrication circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Shaun Knowles, Jeffrey Maurer, Steven Thomas
  • Modular twin clutch transmission input for hybrid vehicle
    Publication number: 20060144665
    Abstract: An assembly for transmitting power from two power sources, such as an internal combustion engine and an electric motor having a rotor, to a transmission input shaft includes a clutch hub driveably connected to the rotor, a first clutch secured to the clutch hub for alternately closing and opening a drive connection between the input shaft and clutch hub, and a second clutch secured to the clutch hub for alternately closing and opening a drive connection between the engine shaft and clutch hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: David Janson, Shaun Knowles
  • Dual clutch assembly for a motor vehicle powertrain
    Publication number: 20050252745
    Abstract: A powertrain assembly for transmitting torque between a power source and a transmission includes an input shaft, a housing on which the input shaft is rotatably supported, a flywheel rotatably supported at two axially spaced locations, at least one of the locations providing support for the flywheel on the housing, and a clutch for driveably connecting and disconnecting the flywheel and the input shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: November 17, 2005
    Inventors: Joseph Vanselous, David Janson, Matthew Hammond, Shaun Knowles, Andy Olender
  • Multiple speed automatic transmission for motor vehicle
    Publication number: 20050137044
    Abstract: A multiple speed transmission for a motor vehicle includes a speed reduction gear set driveably connected to an input shaft, a planetary gear set having elements selectively driveably connected to the speed reduction gear set and input shaft, a first clutch and a second clutch, each clutch connected through the speed reduction gear set to the input shaft, a source of hydraulic fluid, and a first servo having a first fluid path connecting the fluid source and the first clutch, and a second fluid path connecting the fluid source and the second clutch, and a third fluid path connecting the lubrication fluid source and the lubrication circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Shaun Knowles, Jeffrey Maurer, Steven Thomas