Patents by Inventor Timothy B. Allmandinger

Timothy B. Allmandinger 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).

  • Key hole slots for cushioned ceramic driven disc assembly incorporating direct bond cushioned ceramic facings
    Patent number: 7815030
    Abstract: A clutch disc assembly for a friction torque device has a clutch damper assembly which includes a hub defining an axis of rotation and a concentric steel disc. The damper assembly includes a plurality of cushion elements fixed to the steel disc. First and second friction rings are disposed on opposite sides of the cushion elements and are rotatively fixed to the steel disc. First and second friction discs have an equal number of keyhole slots defining an equal number of arms. A friction pad is fixed to each arm, with friction pads on the first friction disc being in substantial alignment with the friction pads on the second friction disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Rynearson, Jr., Michael L. Bassett, Timothy B. Allmandinger, Barry T. Adams