Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Zanoni

Stephen J. Zanoni 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).

  • Patent number: 4979600
    Abstract: A one-way sprag clutch for use between inner and outer races wherein the sprag clutch includes an inner cage, an outer cage, an energizing spring located between the two cages, both cages and energizing spring having aligned openings receiving suitable sprags adapted to engage the interior and exterior surfaces of the outer and inner races, respectively. The outer cage is provided with one or more retaining clips, formed of a suitable resilient metallic or plastic material, circumferentially spaced around the cage; each clip having at least one downwardly and rearwardly bent tab engaging an edge of the outer race and an upwardly inclined lip which is received in an annular groove formed in the interior surface of the outer race to prevent axial movement of the clutch relative to the races.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 25, 1990
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen J. Zanoni