Patents by Inventor Steven A. Roman

Steven A. Roman 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: 7699405
    Abstract: A wheel end assembly for a vehicle includes an axle tube and a housing secured to the end of the axle tube. A hub includes a drive flange located axially outward from the housing and a spindle projecting from the drive flange into the housing. The hub spindle has a substantially solid body with drive splines about an external surface of the spindle. Rolling elements are located between the hub spindle and the housing for enabling the hub to rotate about an axis. The hub includes an inner race defining an inner raceway located around and carried by the hub spindle for engagement with the rolling elements. An axle shaft is positioned within the axle tube and includes splines that are coupled to the external drive splines of the hub. The axle shaft includes a substantially hollow end positioned within the housing having the shaft splines positioned within an inner surface of the hollow end of the axle shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Mircea Gradu, Scott A Warren, Steven A Roman
  • Publication number: 20090051214
    Abstract: A wheel end assembly for a vehicle includes an axle tube and a housing secured to the end of the axle tube. A hub includes a drive flange located beyond the housing and a spindle projecting from the drive flange into the housing. The hub spindle has a substantially solid body with drive splines about an external surface of the spindle. Rolling elements are located between the hub spindle and the housing for enabling the hub to rotate about an axis. An axle shaft is positioned within the axle tube and includes splines that are coupled to the external drive splines of the hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Mircea Gradu, Scott A. Warren, Steven A. Roman
  • Publication number: 20090039700
    Abstract: A solid axle for the driving wheels of an automotive vehicle has axle tubes through which axle shafts extend. Each tube at its outboard end is fitted with a wheel end, including a housing that is secured firmly to the tube, a hub having a drive flange located beyond the housing and a spindle that projects into the housing, and an antifriction bearing located between the housing and the hub spindle. Each axle shaft at its outboard end has a drive spindle that emerges from shoulder. The drive spindle projects through the hub at the end of its axle shaft and beyond the hub is deformed outwardly over a surface of the hub in the provision of a formed end, so that the hub is captured between the shoulder and the formed end, thus unifying the axle shaft and wheel end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Mircea Gradu, Stuart W.J. Hamilton, Steven A. Roman, Praveen M. Pauskar
  • Publication number: 20080298732
    Abstract: An antifriction bearing A capable of transferring radial loads as well as thrust in both axial directions. The bearing A comprises an outer race (2) having a primary raceway (20) and a back face (22), the back face (22) further having a reverse thrust raceway (26) beyond the small end of the primary raceway (20). The bearing A also comprises an inner race (4) having another primary raceway (30). Rolling elements (6) are arranged in a single row between the primary raceways (20, 30) of the races (2, 4). A backing plate is carried by the inner race (4) and presented opposite the back face (2)2 of the outer race (2). An antifriction device (10) is located between the reverse thrust raceway (42) of the backing plate (8) and the reverse thrust raceway (26) of the outer race (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Mircea Gradu, Timothy L. Schlernitzauer, Steven A. Roman
  • Publication number: 20080144985
    Abstract: An automotive vehicle has road wheels that are coupled to suspension uprights of the vehicle through wheel ends that have the capacity to monitor lateral loads that act on the road wheels at tire patches where the road wheels contact a road surface. Each wheel end offsets displacements that would be produced within the wheel end by vertical loads with displacements that would be produced by moments induced by the vertical loads, so that the remaining displacements within the wheel end reflect essentially lateral loads exerted at the tire patch. The wheel end contains a sensor and a target that the sensor monitors to detect the presence and magnitude of the displacements and hence the magnitude and direction of the lateral force at the tire patch. The sensor may also monitor angular velocity, angular position, and temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: THE TIMKEN COMPANY
    Inventors: Mark A. Joki, Mircea Gradu, Scott A. Warren, Steven A. Roman, John D. Dougherty
  • Publication number: 20030063827
    Abstract: A hub assembly for coupling the road wheel of a vehicle to the suspension system of the vehicle includes a hub provided with a spindle, a housing surrounding the spindle of the hub, and an antifriction bearing located between the spindle and the housing. The bearing includes tapered rollers arranged in two rows as well as a pair tapered inner raceways carried by the spindle and a pair of tapered outer raceways carried by the housing. One of the tapered inner raceways is on a race that is initially separate from the housing, and this race has a recess that opens axially out of its end. The spindle has an integrally formed end that is received in the recess. The spindle and inner race may be engaged with splines and the inner race may further have an axial extension provided with an external spline that is selectively engaged by a connect-disconnect ring on a CV joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2001
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: The Timken Company
    Inventors: Alan C. Webb, Timothy J. Krabill, Steven A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4670041
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is (--CR.sub.4 R.sub.4 --).sub.m in which m is 0 or 1;Y is (--CR.sub.5 R.sub.6 --).sub.n in which n is 0, 1 or 2;Z is (--CR.sub.7 R.sub.7 --).sub.p in which p is 1, 2, or 3; the sum of m+n+p is an integer of 2 to 5, inclusive;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each is H or alkyl, and the like;R.sub.1 is H or alkyl; andW is an unsaturated moiety, are useful as plant growth regulators and herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
    Inventors: George B. Payne, Samuel B. Soloway, James E. Powell, Steven A. Roman, Willy D. Kollmeyer
  • Patent number: 4567283
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is (--CR.sub.4 R.sub.4 --).sub.m in which m is 0 or 1;Y is (--CR.sub.5 R.sub.6 --).sub.n in which n is 0, 1 or 2;Z is (--CR.sub.7 R.sub.7 --).sub.p in which p is 1, 2 or 3;the sum of m+n+p is an integer of 2 to 5, inclusive;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each is H or alkyl, and the like;R.sub.1 is H or alkyl; andW is an unsaturated moiety, are useful as plant growth regulators and herbicides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1986
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: George B. Payne, Samuel B. Soloway, James E. Powell, Steven A. Roman, Willy D. Kollmeyer
  • Patent number: 4554366
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is (--CR.sub.4 R.sub.4 --).sub.m in which m is 0 or 1;Y is (--CR.sub.5 R.sub.6 --).sub.n in which n is 0, 1 or 2;Z is (--CR.sub.7 R.sub.7 --).sub.p in which p is 1, 2 or 3;the sum of m+n+p is an integer of 2 to 5, inclusive;R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 each is H or alkyl, and the like;R.sub.1 is H or alkyl; andW is an unsaturated moiety, are useful as plant growth regulators and herbicides. Novel intermediates are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: George B. Payne, Samuel B. Soloway, James E. Powell, Steven A. Roman, Willy D. Kollmeyer
  • Patent number: 4542244
    Abstract: Certain substituted 3-cyclohexene-1-ol are intermediates to herbicides and plant growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1985
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: George B. Payne, Samuel B. Soloway, James E. Powell, Steven A. Roman, Willy D. Kollmeyer
  • Patent number: 4518797
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an acyl group or certain optionally halo-substituted hydrocarbyl groups, and X is --CH.sub.2 CH(OCH.sub.3).sub.2, --CH.sub.2 CHO, --CH.dbd.CHOR.sup.2 in which R.sup.2 is acyl, --CHO,--C(O)Cl, --C(O)Br or --C(O)OR in which R is H, a salt-forming cation, an alkyl group or the residue of a pyrethroid alcohol are new pesticides or intermediates therefore. The compounds are prepared using a multi-step synthesis starting from the natural terpene, 3-carene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1985
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4451466
    Abstract: Certain 7H-pyrrolo[3,2-f]quinazoline-1,3-diamines are useful as pesticides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 29, 1984
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Charles A. Horne, Stephen A. Salvo, Kurt G. R. Sundelin, Steven A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4448986
    Abstract: (1R,cis)-Oxyimino-substituted cyclopropanecarboxylic acids are prepared via a (1R,4R,5S)-2-acetoxy-6,6-dimethyl-4-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane intermediate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1984
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4409398
    Abstract: (1R,cis)-Oxyimino-substituted cyclopropanecarboxylic acids are prepared via a (1R,4R,5S)-4-acetoxy-6,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-3-oxabicyclo [3.1.0]hexane intermediate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1983
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4374275
    Abstract: Novel pyrethroid intermediates ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each is alkyl are prepared by treating 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-oxopropyl)cyclopropylacetaldehyde with a trialkylsilyldialkylamine. The above compounds can be treated with ozone to form 2,3-dimethyl-3-(2-oxopropyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1981
    Date of Patent: February 15, 1983
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4324915
    Abstract: Novel pyrethroid intermediates ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each is alkyl are prepared by treating 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-oxopropyl)cyclopropylacetaldehyde with a trialkylsilyldialkylamine. The above compounds can be treated with ozone to form 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-oxopropyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1981
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1982
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4292325
    Abstract: (1R,cis)-cyclopropane compounds, substantially free of other stereoisomers, and having the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.3-6 alkyl and R is .alpha.-cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl or 3-phenoxybenzyl, are highly active pesticides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1981
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Steven A. Roman, Samuel B. Soloway
  • Patent number: 4282249
    Abstract: (1R,cis)-cyclopropane compounds, substantially free of other stereoisomers, and having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine, bromine or OR in whichR is hydrogen, a salt-forming cation, an alkyl group or residues of certain other alcohols; andR.sup.1 is hydrogen, or certain optionally halogenated hydrocarbyl groups,are highly active pesticides or intermediates therefore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1981
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Steven A. Roman, Samuel B. Soloway
  • Patent number: 4281183
    Abstract: New cyclopropane compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine, bromine or OR in whichR is hydrogen, a salt-forming cation, an alkyl group or residues of certain other alcohols; andW is thienyl, furfuryl, --CO.sub.2 R.sup.1, --CONR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --SO.sub.3 R.sup.1, --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --PO.sub.3 H, --PO(OR.sup.1).sub.2, --NO.sub.2, --CN, --OR.sup.1, --SR.sup.1, --S(O)R.sup.1, --S(O).sub.2 R.sup.1, --NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, --N(O)R.sup.1 R.sup.2, or --(OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.q --OR.sup.1 in which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are H or certain optionally-substituted hydrocarbyl groups, q is 1-4, p is 1 or 2 and when p is 1 then W.sup.1 is alkyl or when p is 2 then W.sup.1 is H. The compounds are pesticides or intermediates therefore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1981
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Roman
  • Patent number: 4258207
    Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an acyl group or certain optionally halo-substituted hydrocarbyl groups, and X is --CH.sub.2 CH(OCH.sub.3).sub.2, --CH.sub.2 CHO, --CH.dbd.CHOR.sup.2 in which R.sup.2 is acyl, --CHO, --C(O)Cl, --C(O)Br or --C(O)OR in which R is H, a salt-forming cation, an alkyl group or the residue of a pyrethroid alcohol are new pesticides or intermediates therefore. The compounds are prepared using a multi-step synthesis starting from the natural terpene, 3-carene.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1981
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Steven A. Roman