Patents by Inventor Timothy James May

Timothy James May 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).

  • Torque converter assembly with fluid manifold
    Patent number: 8960395
    Abstract: A manifold for a torque converter assembly is disclosed. The manifold may have a base portion configured to be fixedly connected to a frame of a mobile machine. The base portion may have a first face, a second face, and an outer radial surface located between the first face and the second face. The manifold may also have a sleeve portion extending axially away from the second face of the base portion. The sleeve portion may have an outer radial surface. The base portion may further have a first passageway configured to receive hydraulic fluid. The first passageway may have an inlet in the outer radial surface of the base portion and an outlet in the outer radial surface of the sleeve portion. The manifold may also have a second passageway configured to receive hydraulic fluid. The second passageway may have an inlet in the first face and an outlet in the second face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Waters, Timothy James May, Jason Ray Walker, Edward De Jesus Rivera
  • Recloseable zipper with sealant on inner and outer surfaces of closure members
    Patent number: 7758242
    Abstract: A reclosable zipper having a sealant applied thereon, for use in a polymeric bag. The reclosable zipper includes a first and second closure member, with each closure member having an interior surface and an exterior surface. A first sealant is present on the exterior surface of each of the first and second closure profiles; this sealant is used to attach a polymeric film that forms a bag body. A second sealant is present on the interior surface of each of the first and second closure profiles; this sealant enhances the seal between the closure profiles at the side edges of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy James May, Greg W. Melchoir
  • Polymeric package closure and method
    Patent number: 7743474
    Abstract: A zipper closure for a polymeric package includes a plurality of profile members on a first polymeric surface, where one and not more than one of these plurality of profile members is colored differently from the remaining profile members on the same polymeric surface. The differently colored profile members provide a visual reference for properly orienting the zipper closure to the polymeric packaging during manufacture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy James May
  • POLYMERIC PACKAGE CLOSURE AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090154843
    Abstract: A zipper closure for a polymeric package includes a plurality of profile members on a first polymeric surface, where one and not more than one of these plurality of profile members is colored differently from the remaining profile members on the same polymeric surface. The differently colored profile members provide a visual reference for properly orienting the zipper closure to the polymeric packaging during manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.
    Inventor: TIMOTHY JAMES MAY