Planetary gear transmission systems or components – With means to vary drive ratio or disconnect drive – With synchronizing clutch or brake
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Lewis, Tisha (Department: 3681)
Planetary gear transmission systems or components
With means to vary drive ratio or disconnect drive
With synchronizing clutch or brake
C475S295000, C475S299000, C192S077000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06878088
ABSTRACT:
An on-demand two-speed transfer case is equipped with a planetary gearset assembly and a range shift mechanism to provide high-range and low-range drive connections. The transfer case is also equipped with a dual-mode bi-directional overrunning clutch and a mode shift mechanism to establish on-demand and part-time four-wheel drive modes.
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Copy of provisional application 60/285,667 for 102(e) effective filing date Mar. 23, 2001 of patent 6,652,407.*
Copy of provisional application 60/279,089 for 102(e) effective filing date Mar. 27, 2001 of patent 6,612,957.
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Lewis Tisha
Magna Drivetrain of America, Inc.
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