Joshua I Simon

US Patent:

20200325921, Oct 15, 2020

Filed:

Apr 10, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/380633

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Sandra Osip - Livonia MI, US
Ramon Michael Lee - Commerce Township MI, US
Joshua D. Simon - Sylvania OH, US
Christopher Newman - Farmington Hills MI, US
Erzabeth Holcombe - Northville MI, US

International Classification:

F16B 5/02
F16B 43/00
F16B 5/01
F01D 25/24

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for a fastening assembly. In one example, the fastening assembly includes a vibration dampening element, a two-piece insert, a lower portion, and a fastener configured to engage with the two-piece insert and the lower portion of the assembly. The fastening assembly may be at least partially assembled during manufacture of components to be coupled via the fastening assembly, allowing the components to be readily coupled during final installation of the fastening assembly.

US Patent:

20160215738, Jul 28, 2016

Filed:

Jan 27, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/606090

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
MILIND B. KULKARNI - CANTON MI, US
CALVIN C. TRAN - CANTON MI, US
JOSHUA D. SIMON - SYLVANIA OH, US

International Classification:

F02M 35/108
F02M 35/10

Abstract:

An intake manifold for an internal combustion engine comprises upper and lower shell members with outer flanges. The shell members define a manifold cavity having a plenum and a plurality of runners. The upper shell includes an upper post formed as an indentation into the plenum with a tunnel wall and a terminus wall. The lower shell includes a lower post formed as an indentation into the plenum with a tunnel wall and a terminus wall. The terminus walls are attached to provide a brace across the plenum. One of the posts includes an orifice penetrating the tunnel wall. A sealed coupler extends from the one post and is adapted to receive a secondary gas for mixing within the plenum. Thus, secondary gases can be introduced without additional structures that could impede gas flow and could increase manufacturing cost.

US Patent:

20160169171, Jun 16, 2016

Filed:

Dec 15, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/570140

Inventors:

- Dearborn MI, US
Milind B. KULKARNI - Canton MI, US
Joshua D. SIMON - Sylvania OH, US
Raymond HOST - Mount Clemens MI, US

International Classification:

F02M 35/104
B60K 5/04
B60K 5/02
F02M 35/10
B60K 13/02

Abstract:

An intake manifold is adapted for use with an engine in a front wheel drive vehicle and a rear wheel drive vehicle, for example, with both a transversely mounted and longitudinally mounted engine. The intake manifold is modular and includes a plenum body defining a first port and a second port. A series of runners are adapted to connect to the plenum body. A throttle body connector is adapted to connect to the first port and the second port based on the engine positioning in the vehicle. An end plate is adapted to connect to the first port and the second port.