Patents by Inventor Vincent G. Bovio

Vincent G. Bovio 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).

  • Heat shield for exhaust insulator
    Patent number: 6851506
    Abstract: An exhaust insulator adapted for use in a motor vehicle exhaust system includes a vibration dampening mechanism and a heat shield. The heat shield snaps into position around the vibration dampening mechanism. The insulator is used in conjunction with a hanger which connects the exhaust pipes to the vehicle chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Assignee: Trelleborg YSH, Inc.
    Inventor: Vincent G. Bovio
  • Heat shield for exhaust insulator
    Publication number: 20030106735
    Abstract: An exhaust insulator adapted for use in a motor vehicle exhaust system includes a vibration dampening mechanism and a heat shield. The heat shield snaps into position around the vibration dampening mechanism. The insulator is used in conjunction with a hanger which connects the exhaust pipes to the vehicle chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Vincent G. Bovio
  • Slipper bushing
    Publication number: 20030057622
    Abstract: A slipper bushing includes a series of coaxially disposed cylindrical components. The slipper bushing has an outer sleeve, a resilient member coaxially disposed within and secured to the outer sleeve, a rigid, self-lubricating bearing coaxially disposed within the resilient member and an inner sleeve coaxially disposed within the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2001
    Publication date: March 27, 2003
    Inventors: Vincent G. Bovio, Paul D. Cottrell