Patents by Inventor Stefan Vinca
Stefan Vinca 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).
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Patent number: 11577810Abstract: A modular drive apparatus includes a gear box (16) with a rotatable internal transmission gear (60). The gear box includes a plurality of body openings (44). The openings may be selectively closed by the installation of cover plates (52, 54). With a cover plate removed, a drive coupler (32, 34, 58, 148) may be extended in the respective opening and mounted in operative connection with the gear box. In the mounted position of the drive coupler, an idler gear (72, 172) engages the ring gear of the gear box. Rotatable power devices such as pumps, motors and generators may be operatively rotatably engaged with the drive coupler.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: LOGAN CLUTCH CORPORATIONInventors: Charles D. Schultz, Stefan Vinca
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Patent number: 11174903Abstract: Power transmission systems including clutch arrangement and control systems are adapted to be used in numerous different operational environments. Such power transmission systems may include clutch arrangements that provide more effective power transmission capabilities, reduced vibration, greater durability and longer life. Control arrangements are provided to more effectively control and monitor clutch operation in ways that provide for greater system flexibility and drive options. Structures that minimize vibrations may be included in a clutch housing as well as in clutch and separator discs of a disc pack.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2020Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: LOGAN CLUTCH CORPORATIONInventors: Stefan Vinca, W. Andrew Logan
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Patent number: 10948047Abstract: A modular drive apparatus includes a gear box (16) with a rotatable internal transmission gear (60). The gear box includes a plurality of body openings (44). The openings may be selectively closed by the installation of cover plates (52, 54). With a cover plate removed, a drive coupler (32, 34, 58, 148) may be extended in the respective opening and mounted in operative connection with the gear box. In the mounted position of the drive coupler, an idler gear (72, 172) engages the ring gear of the gear box. Rotatable power devices such as pumps, motors and generators may be operatively rotatably engaged with the drive coupler.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: LOGAN CLUTCH CORPORATIONInventors: Charles D. Schultz, Stefan Vinca
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Patent number: 10767708Abstract: Power transmission systems including clutch arrangement and control systems are adapted to be used in numerous different operational environments. Such power transmission systems may include clutch arrangements that provide more effective power transmission capabilities as well as greater durability and longer life. Control arrangements are provided to more effectively control and monitor clutch operation in ways that provide for greater system flexibility and drive options.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: LOGAN CLUTCH CORPORATIONInventors: W. Andrew Logan, Scott W. Stevens, Robert P McClain, Stefan Vinca, Michael S. Vining
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Patent number: 10377460Abstract: A modular drive apparatus includes a gear box (16) with a rotatable internal transmission gear (60). The gear box includes a plurality of body openings (44). The openings may be selectively closed by the installation of cover plates (52, 54). With a cover plate removed, a drive coupler (32, 34, 58, 148) may be extended in the respective opening and mounted in operative connection with the gear box. In the mounted position of the drive coupler, an idler gear (72, 172) engages the ring gear of the gear box. Rotatable power devices such as pumps, motors and generators may be operatively rotatably engaged with the drive coupler.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Logan Clutch CorporationInventors: Michael S. Vining, Charles D. Schultz, Stefan Vinca
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Patent number: 10190644Abstract: Power transmission systems including clutch arrangements and systems are adapted to be used in marine and other environments. Such power transmission systems may include clutch arrangements that provide more effective power transmission capabilities as well as greater durability and longer life. Slipping clutch arrangements may effectively vary the output speed of a clutch arrangement from the speed of the engine or other driver as desired for the particular application. Various clutch arrangements also provide for greater flexibility and drive options, lighter weight, and diverse types of capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: LOGAN CLUTCH CORPORATIONInventors: W. Andrew Logan, Scott W. Stevens, Michael S. Vining, Robert S. Tekesky, Stefan Vinca
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Patent number: 10132366Abstract: Power transmission systems including clutch arrangements and systems are adapted to be used in marine and other environments. Such power transmission systems may include clutch arrangements that provide more effective power transmission capabilities as well as greater durability and longer life. Slipping clutch arrangements may effectively vary the output speed of a clutch arrangement from the speed of the engine or other driver as desired for the particular application. Various clutch arrangements also provide for greater flexibility and drive options, lighter weight, and diverse types of capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: LOGAN CLUTCH CORPORATIONInventors: W. Andrew Logan, Scott W. Stevens, Michael S. Vining, Robert S. Tekesky, Stefan Vinca
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Patent number: 9841067Abstract: Power transmission systems including clutch arrangements and systems are adapted to be used in marine and other environments. Such power transmission systems may include clutch arrangements that provide more effective power transmission capabilities as well as greater durability and longer life. Slipping clutch arrangements may effectively vary the output speed of a clutch arrangement from the speed of the engine or other driver as desired for the particular application. Various clutch arrangements also provide for greater flexibility and drive options, lighter weight, and diverse types of capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: LOGAN CLUTCH CORPORATIONInventors: W. Andrew Logan, Scott W. Stevens, Michael S. Vining, Robert S. Tekesky, Stefan Vinca
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Patent number: 9732807Abstract: Power transmission systems including clutch arrangements and systems are adapted to be used in marine and other environments. Such power transmission systems may include clutch arrangements that provide more effective power transmission capabilities as well as greater durability and longer life. Slipping clutch arrangements may effectively vary the output speed of a clutch arrangement from the speed of the engine or other driver as desired for the particular application. Various clutch arrangements also provide for greater flexibility and drive options, lighter weight, and diverse types of capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: LOGAN CLUTCH CORPORATIONInventors: W. Andrew Logan, Scott W. Stevens, Michael S. Vining, Robert S. Tekesky, Stefan Vinca
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Patent number: 8657093Abstract: A PTO clutch assembly is directed to marine environment usage with a propeller drive shaft. The PTO clutch assembly can be operated at 7 degrees of axial tilt. A clutch friction disc has a recessed area that reduces the need for initial break-in.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Logan Clutch CorporationInventors: Robert M. Kalinsky, Scott W. Stevens, Stefan Vinca