Patents by Inventor Virgiliu-Adrian Savu

Virgiliu-Adrian Savu 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: 11060595
    Abstract: A differential assembly includes one or more NVH-modifying elements that alter and/or reduce at least one of a noise, vibration, and harshness emitted from the differential assembly. The NVH-modifying element(s) are placed in engagement with the side gears of the differential assembly to modify and/or reduce the NVH of the differential assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
    Inventors: Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Alfred J. Chiesa, Timothy E. Geiman
  • Publication number: 20190346033
    Abstract: A differential assembly includes one or more NVH-modifying elements that alter and/or reduce at least one of a noise, vibration, and harshness emitted from the differential assembly. The NVH-modifying element(s) are placed in engagement with the side gears of the differential assembly to modify and/or reduce the NVH of the differential assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventors: Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Alfred J. Chiesa, Timothy E. Geiman
  • Patent number: 9987713
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a machining tool in which an insert holder comprises a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a first insert tip slot extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert tip slot is configured so as to be compressed and densified to support a first insert tip. The insert holder further includes elevated projections extending from the first and second surfaces proximate the first insert tip slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Steven Aharrah
  • Patent number: 9670953
    Abstract: A component (10) is adapted for contact with a mating component (50) during attachment of the components to one another to form a related assembly in which a deformable pad (26) or pads improve stress distribution. The component includes a body having an interface surface in which the body is adapted to be contacted with the mating component at the interface surface of the body. One or more deformable pads are formed in the interface surface. Each deformable pad has a top surface that is offset outwardly from the interface surface relative to the body and a groove surrounding the deformable pad that is offset inwardly from the interface surface relative to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
    Inventors: Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Timothy E. Geiman, Allan Keeble, Timothy Laughlin
  • Publication number: 20160273589
    Abstract: A component (10) is adapted for contact with a mating component (50) during attachment of the components to one another to form a related assembly in which a deformable pad (26) or pads improve stress distribution. The component includes a body having an interface surface in which the body is adapted to be contacted with the mating component at the interface surface of the body. One or more deformable pads are formed in the interface surface. Each deformable pad has a top surface that is offset outwardly from the interface surface relative to the body and a groove surrounding the deformable pad that is offset inwardly from the interface surface relative to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Timothy E. Geiman, Allan Keeble, Timothy Laughlin
  • Publication number: 20160121441
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a machining tool in which an insert holder comprises a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a first insert tip slot extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert tip slot is configured so as to be compressed and densified to support a first insert tip. The insert holder further includes elevated projections extending from the first and second surfaces proximate the first insert tip slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Applicant: GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Steven Aharrah, II
  • Patent number: 9242299
    Abstract: A machining tool insert holder having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a first insert tip slot extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert tip slot is configured to support a first insert tip. The insert holder further includes elevated projections extending from the first and second surfaces proximate the first insert tip slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Steven Aharrah, II
  • Patent number: 8613352
    Abstract: A retainer for a one-way clutch is provided. In some embodiments, the retainer includes an annular portion with an inner circumferential surface, an outer circumferential surface and a first axial surface disposed between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface. The first axial surface has a plurality of grooves, a second axial surface is disposed between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface, and the second axial surface is configured to engage an outer race of the one-way clutch assembly. The retainer also includes a plurality of inner lobes that project generally radially inwardly from the inner circumferential surface, and are configured to engage an inner race of the one-way clutch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: GKN Sinter Metals, LLC
    Inventors: Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Damien J. Fron, Alfred J. Chiesa
  • Publication number: 20120282046
    Abstract: A machining tool insert holder comprises a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a first insert tip slot extending between the first surface and the second surface, The first insert tip slot is configured to support a first insert tip. The insert holder further includes elevated projections extending from the first and second surfaces proximate the first insert tip slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Alan Taylor, Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Steven Aharrah, II
  • Publication number: 20110108383
    Abstract: A retainer for a one-way clutch is provided. In some embodiments, the retainer includes an annular portion with an inner circumferential surface, an outer circumferential surface and a first axial surface disposed between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface. The first axial surface has a plurality of grooves, a second axial surface is disposed between the inner circumferential surface and the outer circumferential surface, and the second axial surface is configured to engage an outer race of the one-way clutch assembly. The retainer also includes a plurality of inner lobes that project generally radially inwardly from the inner circumferential surface, and are configured to engage an inner race of the one-way clutch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Virgiliu-Adrian Savu, Damien J. Fron, Alfred J. Chiesa