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  • 7,416,045 Dual hydraulic machine transmission - an improved transmission for motor vehicles, from Torvec, Inc. 
  • 7,404,778 High-performance silent chain from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 7,367,637 Endless track for high speed multi-terrain vehicles from Torvec, Inc.
  • 7,255,077 CTA phaser with proportional oil pressure for actuation at engine condition with low cam torsionals - a variable cam timing (VCT) phase adjustment device from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 7,252,060 Torsional damper for balance shafts  from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 7,231,896 Control Mechanism for a Cam Phaser - a variable cam timing patent from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 7,225,770 Electromagnetic actuator having inherently decelerating actuation between limits - a valve actuation system for engines, from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 7,214,153 Method of changing the duty cycle frequency of a PWM solenoid on a cam phaser to increase compliance in a timing drive - from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 7,194,992 Hydraulic Cushioning of a Variable Valve Timing Mechanism - from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 7,189,175 Tensioner equipped with a no-return device and method of disabling anti-rotation device - an improved hydraulic tensioner from BorgWarner MorseTEC Europe.
  • 7,137,371 Phaser with a single recirculation check valve and inlet valve - a variable cam timing (VCT) phaser from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 7,137,369 VCT closed-loop control using a two-position on/off solenoid - a Variable Cam Timing control system from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 7,131,666 Off-road Vehicle Trailer - a trailer for emergency transportation behind ATVs, snowmobiles, etc. 
  • 7,124,722 Remote variable camshaft timing control valve with lock pin control - from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 7,118,503 Creep Locking Retention Mechanism - for chain tensioners, from BorgWarner MorseTEC 
  • 7,097,580 Sprocket for a silent chain and method of manufacturing the same - from BorgWarner Morse TEC Japan 
  • 7,097,579 Pivoting chain guide and tensioner assembly - from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 7,021,257 Compensating for VCT phase error over speed range - an improved Variable Cam Timing control system from BorgWarner Morse TEC 
  • 7,014,585 Blade-type chain tensioner system - from Morse TEC Japan
  • 7,000,580 Control valve with integrated check valves - for variable cam timing (VCT) phasers, from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,997,150 CTA phaser with proportional oil pressure for actuation at engine condition with low cam torsionals - improved Variable Cam Timing (VCT) device from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,990,935 Pivoting lifter control system using spool valve and check valve to recirculate oil - a variable valve timing system from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,978,749 Means to add torsional energy to a camshaft - for variable cam timing (VCT) systems, from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,983,680 Long-piston hydraulic machines - Smaller and lighter hydraulic pump/motors provide remarkably improved volumetric efficiency, from Torvec, Inc. 
  • 6,971,355 Variable lift and duration device for poppet valves - from BorgWarner Morse TEC 
  • 6,971,354 Variable camshaft timing system with remotely located control system - from BorgWarner Morse TEC 
  • 6,966,289 VCT mechanism incorporating camshaft bearing journal - from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,966,288 Lock pin with centrifugally operated release valve - from BorgWarner Morse TEC, for variable cam timing (VCT) phasers
  • 6,955,145 Methods and apparatus for receiving excessive inputs in a VCT system - from BorgWarner Morse TEC

  • 6,945,889 Hydraulic Tensioner - from BorgWarner MorseTEC

  • 6,941,913 Spool valve controlled VCT locking pin release mechanism - from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,941,799 Real-time control system for Variable Cam Timing (VCT) systems - from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,938,592 Control method for electro-hydraulic control valves over temperature range - control of Variable Cam Timing (VCT) from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,935,290 Avoid drawing air into VCT chamber by exhausting oil into an oil ring - from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,932,037 Variable CAM timing (VCT) system having modifications to increase CAM torsionals for engines having limited inherent torsionals - an improvement in variable cam timing control, from BorgWarner Morse TEC 
  • 6,932,033 System and method for improving VCT closed-loop response at low cam torque frequency - an improvement in variable cam timing control, from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,904,880 VCT Sensor and Actuator Module - variable cam timing components integrated into an engine cover, from BorgWarner Inc.
  • 6,902,505 Blade-type Tensioner - a chain tensioner from BorgWarner Morse TEC Japan
  • 6,889,634 Method of providing hydraulic pressure for mechanical work from an engine lubricating system - powering engine accessories from variable-displacement oil pump - from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,883,481 Torsional assisted multi-position cam indexer having controls located in rotor - a VCT phaser from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,883,479 VCT phaser having an electromagnetic lock system for shift and lock operation - from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,883,475 Phaser mounted DPCS (differential pressure control system) to reduce axial length of the engine - from BorgWarner MorseTEC

  • 6,883,320 Control system regulating air flow to engine intake - servomechanism for engine intake flow valve, from G.W.Lisk Co. 

  • 6,878,082 Hydraulic tensioner with ratchet mechanism - an improved chain tensioner from BorgWarner MorseTEC KK (Japan)
  • 6,866,013 Hydraulic cushioning of a variable valve timing mechanism - an improved VCT phaser from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,852,049 Ratcheting hydraulic chain tensioner with rotational reset and locking means - from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,849,015 Ratcheting pivot arm tensioner with backlash - chain or belt tensioner from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,840,202 Method to reduce noise of a cam phaser by controlling the position of center mounted spool valve from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,814,038 Spool valve controlled VCT locking pin release mechanism from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,814,037 Variable camshaft timing for internal combustion engine with actuator locking - an improved VCT phaser from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,810,842 Control method for achieving expected VCT actuation rate using set point rate limiter - from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,808,467 Blade Tensioner and System for a Chain - a tensioner with transverse guides to limit sideways tilt - from BorgWarner (Japan)
  • 6,807,931 Control method for transitions between open and closed loop operation in electronic VCT controls - from BorgWarner Morse TEC, a system for switching between open- and closed-loop control for Variable Cam Timing systems
  • 6,792,902 Externally mounted DPCS (differential pressure control system) with position sensor control to reduce frictional and magnetic hysteresis - from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,783,476 Compact full-traction differential - from Torvec, Inc. - an improved, efficient, limited-slip differential
  • 6,779,501 Method to reduce rotational oscillation of a vane style phaser with a center mounted spool valve - from BorgWarner Inc. 
  • 6,776,384 Seat of vehicle - from Shigeru Co. of Japan
  • 6,776,145 Supercharger having pressure aided oil drain - an improved supercharger for vehicle engines, from BorgWarner Inc.
  • 6,772,721 Torsional assist cam phaser for cam in block engines - an improved variable cam timing (VCT) phaser from BorgWarner Inc.

  • 6,767,302 Hydraulic tensioner - a tensioner with decreased components and adequate backlash, from BorgWarner, Inc. 

  • 6,766,777 Method to ensure robust operation of a pin lock in a vane style cam phaser - for a variable cam timing (VCT) system, from BorgWarner Inc.

  • 6,766,776 Control method for preventing integrator wind-up when operating VCT at or near its physical stops from BorgWarner Inc. 

  • 6,763,791 Cam phaser for engines having two check valves in rotor between chambers and spool valve - an improved variable cam timing (VCT) phaser from BorgWarner, Inc.  

  • 6,748,912 Method to vent air from a cam phaser with a center mounted spool valve - for VCT systems, from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,745,735 Air venting mechanism for variable camshaft timing devices - for locking pins in VCT phasers, from BorgWarner Morse TEC
  • 6,745,732 VCT cam timing system utilizing calculation of intake phase for dual dependent cams - a VCT cam timing system utilizing calculation of intake phase for dual dependent cams, from BorgWarner Morse TEC. 
  • 6,736,094 VCT Solenoid Dither Frequency Control - to reduce hysteresis effect in variable cam timing systems - from Morse TEC / BorgWarner Inc.
  • 6,729,283 Externally mounted vacuum controlled actuator with position sensor control means to reduce functional and magnetic hysteresis - an improved Variable Cam Timing (VCT) control system from Morse TEC / BorgWarner Inc. 
  • 6,725,698 Method for forming tube end - for making tubes for mufflers - from Sakamoto Industry Co. in Japan
  • 6,722,328 Control method for dual dependent variable cam timing system - from BorgWarner, Inc. 
  • 6,705,260 Reed Valve VCT Phaser with Worm Trails - from BorgWarner Morse TEC - an improved variable cam timing phaser using a novel check valve arrangement. 
  • 6,685,587 Hydraulic Chain Tensioner with No-return Device for the Piston - a tensioner for chains or belts, from BorgWarner, Inc.
  • 6,668,778 Using differential pressure control system for VCT lock - controls for locking Variable Cam Timing phaser - from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,666,181 Hydraulic detent for a variable camshaft timing device - a variable cam timing (VCT) phaser from BorgWarner MorseTEC
  • 6,647,936 VCT lock pin having a tortuous path providing a hydraulic delay  - from BorgWarner Morse TEC - a variable cam timing phaser with an improved locking mechanism
  • 6,644,258 VCT mechanism having a lock pin adapted to release at a pressure higher than the pressure required to hold the lock pin in the released position - from BorgWarner Morse TEC - a variable cam timing phaser with an improved locking mechanism
  • 6,641,146 Creeper with an elevated platform 
  • 6,641,496 Blade Tensioner - from BorgWarner KK in Japan. 
  • 6,634,659 Multi-purpose transporter - a container for manually transporting water, grain or other materials.
  • 6,622,677 Worm gear driven variable cam phaser - from BorgWarner - a variable cam timing (VCT) phaser, in which phase is shifted by a worm gear. 
  • 6,622,675 Dual PWM control of a center mounted spool value to control a cam phaser - from BorgWarner - control system for a variable cam timing (VCT) phaser. 
  • 6,616,557 Clip for blade tensioner and blade tensioner with clip - from BorgWarner - a chain tensioner. 
  • 6,592,483 CVT chain-belt having wear pads extending from wear links wherein pads are positioned at or between joint/pin ends - a chain/belt for Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) - from BorgWarner (Morse TEC)
  • 6,600,992 Airport Ground Navigation System - using centrally controlled ground tugs to move aircraft - from Airborne Holding, LLC
  • 6,578,688 Spline cushion clutch driver for an electromagnetic clutch - an automotive air conditioning clutch, from North Coast Clutch Company
  • 6,571,757 Variable force solenoid with spool position feedback to control the position of a center mounted spool valve to control the phase angle of cam mounted phaser - from BorgWarner - control of a variable cam timing (VCT) phaser. 
  • 6,561,146 Method of controlling resonances in internal combustion engine having variable cam timing - from BorgWarner, Inc. (Morse TEC). 
  • 6,559,558 Smart Car Starter - activates a remote car starter at preset times of day.
  • 6,435,154 VCT controls integrated into front cover of engine - integrates the controls for Variable Cam Timing into the front cover of an engine - from BorgWarner Inc.
  • 6,105,842 Pickup Truck Storage Bag - fits over the bed of the pickup.
  • 6,050,384 - Method and Apparatus for Rapid Transmission Brake Release - a modification to an automatic transmission to allow extremely rapid and consistent transbrake release for drag racing.
  • 5,831,223 - Self-tuning Exhaust Muffler - for use in motorcycles, reduces sound with little reduction in engine torque.
  • 5,634,419 Front Drive Boat - a boat which has the same stability characteristics as front-drive cars, through the use of a front-drive arrangement and a unique hull design.
  • 5,472,230 Portable Vehicular Air Bag Device - allows car owners to have the benefit of a passenger-side airbag in cars which are not normally equipped with them.
  • 5,495,999 Retractable Canard Wing Surfaces for Airplanes - canard (forward) wing surfaces retract flush with the skin of an airplane.
  • 5,299,903 Retrieval Guide for Boat Trailers - a keel guide for centering boats on trailers.
  • 4,598,940 Combined Latch/Hinge for Vehicle Covers - for use with pickup truck caps. The invention serves as either a hinge or a lock, so that the cap can be lifted from either side, or removed entirely.

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