Richard Harry Krentz from Bloomfield Hills, MI, age 61

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Office:

Royal Milc, Inc.

ISLN:

905736530

Admitted:

1971

University:

University of Minnesota, B.A., 1967

Law School:

University of Minnesota, J.D., 1971

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Location:

Greater Detroit Area

Industry:

Automotive

Fuel Sending Unit Lock Ring Tool
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US Patent:

7069643, Jul 4, 2006
Filed:

Aug 6, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/212094
Inventors:

Michael Shevela - Harrison Township MI, US
Richard Harry Krentz - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Kevin A. Willcock - Shelby Township MI, US
Assignee:

SPX Corporation - Charlotte NC
International Classification:

B23P 19/00
US Classification:

29758
Abstract:

A device and method for installing and removing fuel sending closure system lock rings for retaining a module reservoir assembly includes a drive connection feature and a plurality of legs having feet that engage the lock ring to rotate it.

Dual Fuel Pump Configuration For Saddle Fuel Tanks
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US Patent:

7234451, Jun 26, 2007
Filed:

Jul 27, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/190426
Inventors:

Robert Halsall - Washington MI, US
Richard H. Krentz - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Vincent J. Marsala - Auburn Hills MI, US
Philip A. Yaccarino - Troy MI, US
Assignee:

GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:

F02M 37/04
US Classification:

123509, 123514, 13756533
Abstract:

A dual fuel pump fuel extraction system for saddle fuel tanks. A primary modular reservoir assembly (MRA) includes an electric primary fuel pump located in the primary sump of a saddle fuel tank and a secondary MRA including an electric secondary fuel pump located in the secondary sump of the saddle fuel tank, wherein both the primary and secondary fuel pumps extract fuel from the primary sump and simultaneously transfer fuel between the primary and secondary sumps so as to thereby ensure both the primary and secondary fuel pumps have fuel, without starving one before the other, until fuel becomes depleted from the saddle fuel tank.

Helmeted Lock Ring For A Sender Module Closure System For A Fuel Tank
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US Patent:

20070039963, Feb 22, 2007
Filed:

Aug 4, 2005
Appl. No.:

11/197282
Inventors:

Richard Krentz - Bloomfield Hills MI, US
Gerard Betz - Pleasant Ridge MI, US
Dale Gaden - Ferndale MI, US
Mitchell Hart - Grand Blanc MI, US
Richard Novaco - Bloomfield MI, US
Kenneth Preston - Macomb MI, US
Wesley Adams - Troy MI, US
M. Siddiqui - Troy MI, US
International Classification:

B65D 41/06
B65D 53/00
US Classification:

220298000, 220304000
Abstract:

An improved sender module closure system for providing a reliable, sealed interface between a sender module and a fuel tank at the access port thereof, includes an interfacing ring set composed of a base ring and a helmeted lock ring. The base ring is permanently connected to the fuel tank at the access port, and has a plurality of upstanding lock fingers. The helmeted lock ring is a separate piece, composed of a lock ring component and an integrally connected helmet component. The lock ring component has a plurality of finger apertures, one for receiving each lock finger. The helmet component protectively covers the sender module and has helmet apertures for external access to connectors of the sender module.

Quick Connect Fluid Coupling Equipped With Check Valve And Service Valve
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US Patent:

57115087, Jan 27, 1998
Filed:

Jun 7, 1995
Appl. No.:

8/483671
Inventors:

Mitchell H. Schreiber - Rochester Hills MI
Joseph S. Quaranta - Oxford MI
Thomas E. Grooters - Rochester Hills MI
George Szabo - Ortonville MI
Richard H. Krentz - Clarkston MI
Assignee:

ITT Automotive, Inc. - Auburn Hills MI
International Classification:

F16L 3728
US Classification:

2511496
Abstract:

A quick connect fluid coupling equipped with a check valve and a service valve includes a housing that has a primary passage and an auxiliary passage arranged in a T-shape construction. The primary passage is provided with a check valve and an outlet end adapted to receive a male connector member in a locking engagement. The outlet end is arranged at 90. degree. with the inlet end of the primary passage. The auxiliary passage is equipped with a service valve adapted for receiving a fluid pressure detecting head at an outlet end and shares the same inlet end with the primary passage.

Vehicular Battery Retainer And Shield
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US Patent:

50868608, Feb 11, 1992
Filed:

Jun 4, 1990
Appl. No.:

7/532769
Inventors:

Laurie A. Francis - Bloomfield Hills MI
Richard H. Krentz - Farmington Hills MI
Assignee:

Saturn Corporation - Troy MI
International Classification:

B60R 1604
US Classification:

180 685
Abstract:

A motor vehicle having a battery supported on a cantilevered tray within the vehicle's engine compartment wherein the vibrations otherwise experienced by the unsecured distal end of the tray is dampened by a substantially rigid bracket which engages the distal end of the tray, overlies the battery so as to retain it in the tray and also engages a vehicle body member. The damper-retaining bracket is preferably integral with an enclosure which encompasses the battery and shields the battery from engine compartment heat. The enclosure will preferably comprise hollow walls for also insulating the battery from such heat.