Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Trance

Stephen C. Trance 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).

  • ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP WITH EXPANSION COMPENSATING SEAL
    Publication number: 20240263637
    Abstract: An electric coolant pump system is presented including a housing having a main body and an end cap. The main body having a hollow interior and an open end. The end cap is operably connected to the main body and closes the open end of the main body. The system includes a rotor shaft operably connected to the housing. The system includes a rotor operably connected to the rotor shaft and positioned within the hollow interior. The system includes an impeller operably connected to the rotor. The system includes a stator configured to generate a rotating electromagnetic field during operation. The rotor is configured to rotate the impeller in response to the rotating electromagnetic field. The impeller is configured to pump a coolant when rotated. One or more components of the electric coolant pump system thermally expand and contract as the coolant is heated and cooled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Inventors: Brandon C. Kruizenga, Stephen C. Trance
  • COVER AND SENSOR FOR DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) MODULE
    Publication number: 20230151756
    Abstract: A cover for a DEF assembly with openings dimensioned to receive various components that are positioned in the DEF holding tank and associated seals for closing the openings and retaining the components is disclosed. The seals are fixed to the cover by a sonic weld.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. McMahon, James J. Rivera, Stephen C. Trance, Todd M. Wilson
  • Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) module cover and sensor assembly
    Patent number: 11572820
    Abstract: A cover for a DEF assembly with openings dimensioned to receive various components that are positioned in the DEF holding tank and associated seals for closing the openings and retaining the components is disclosed. The seals are fixed to the cover by a sonic weld.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. McMahon, James J. Rivera, Stephen C. Trance, Todd M. Wilson
  • Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) module cover and sensor assembly
    Patent number: 11492948
    Abstract: A cover for a DEF assembly with openings dimensioned to receive various components that are positioned in the DEF holding tank and associated seals for closing the openings and retaining the components is disclosed. The seals are fixed to the cover by a sonic weld.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: RB DISTRIBUTION, INC.
    Inventors: James K. McMahon, James J. Rivera, Stephen C. Trance, Todd M. Wilson
  • DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) MODULE COVER AND SENSOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220298951
    Abstract: A cover for a DEF assembly with openings dimensioned to receive various components that are positioned in the DEF holding tank and associated seals for closing the openings and retaining the components is disclosed. The seals are fixed to the cover by a sonic weld.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. McMahon, James J. Rivera, Stephen C. Trance, Todd M. Wilson
  • DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) MODULE COVER AND SENSOR ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20220298950
    Abstract: A cover for a DEF assembly with openings dimensioned to receive various components that are positioned in the DEF holding tank and associated seals for closing the openings and retaining the components is disclosed. The seals are fixed to the cover by a sonic weld.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. McMahon, James J. Rivera, Stephen C. Trance, Todd M. Wilson