Robert Michael Valerio

US Patent:

42704979, Jun 2, 1981

Filed:

Aug 22, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/068659

Inventors:

Robert M. Valerio - North Madison OH

International Classification:

F16N 3100

US Classification:

123195C

Abstract:

An oil pan for internal combustion engines having a piston--piston rod--crankshaft assembly effecting "splash" lubrication and having a pressurized engine lubrication system. The oil pan substantially reduces unnecessary "splash" and thus increases engine efficiency. The oil pan has a main sump disposed below the bottom wall of the pan for containing oil. There is a side sump disposed in one side wall of the oil pan and in fluid flow communication with the main sump. An elongated windage tray, semi-circular in cross-section, is provided and is positioned longitudinally in the oil pan adjacent the side sump with the convex side down and is spaced above the pan bottom wall. A coacting elongated skimmer bar is positioned above and spaced from an upper edge of the tray adjacent and slightly above the side sump for channeling oil skimmed off the tray into the side sump and then into the main sump in controlled flow. A sponge is disposed in the main sump for retaining a predetermined amount of oil in the sump and for effecting a controlled flow of oil therethrough. The side sump is an outwardly bulging cavity formed in the one side wall of the oil pan and is configured in transverse section to effect a controlled orderly flow of oil received from the skimmer bar into the main sump.

US Patent:

41082672, Aug 22, 1978

Filed:

Dec 20, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/752310

Inventors:

Robert Michael Valerio - North Madison OH

International Classification:

B60G 100

US Classification:

180 71

Abstract:

An articulated ladder-like type traction device for selectively stabilizing the load and torque characteristics for use in the rear suspension system of a vehicle. The traction device includes a lower frame member adapted to be pivotally connected at one end to a vehicle chassis and pivotally connected at the other end to the rear axle of the vehicle. A second frame member is fixedly attached to the first member adjacent the first pivotal connection and extends at an angle in a generally vertical plane to the first mentioned frame member, and terminates in a pivotal connection to one end of a turn buckle type link arrangement. The turn buckle type link is pivotally connected at its other end to the rear wheel axle. An upstanding member fixedly connects the frame members adjacent the second pivotal connection. Adjustment of the turn buckle type link raises and lowers the first mentioned pivot, and thus raises and lowers the vehicle chassis for controlling the load over said rear axle while simultaneously controlling the torque imparted to said chassis from the vehicle engine for maximizing drive traction to said vehicle.

US Patent:

D2592584, May 19, 1981

Filed:

Mar 27, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/890861

Inventors:

Robert M. Valerio - Madison OH

International Classification:

D1302

US Classification:

D13 10