Dennis Eugene Reid

US Patent:

6411205, Jun 25, 2002

Filed:

Jun 21, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/337706

Inventors:

Dennis Reid - Lafayette CA 94549

International Classification:

B60Q 126

US Classification:

340468, 307 101, 340323 R, 3404255, 340466

Abstract:

A display for displaying the dial-in selection of information of a racing vehicle for use by a timing tower in racing includes a display unit which displays a numeric amount or alphanumeric data of a dial-in selection of information. The display unit includes electronic driver circuits, and the display unit is constructed to be mounted on a racing vehicle so that the display can be readily seen from outside of the vehicle and at varied distances and angles with respect to the vehicle.

US Patent:

7487758, Feb 10, 2009

Filed:

Sep 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/520305

Inventors:

Dennis Reid - Pleasant Hill CA, US

Assignee:

Dedenbear Products, Inc. - Pleasant Hill CA

International Classification:

F02D 11/10

US Classification:

123399, 123337

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a control apparatus for a throttle stop. The control apparatus provides accurate and consistent throttle stop operation.

US Patent:

7976036, Jul 12, 2011

Filed:

Mar 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/406700

Inventors:

Dennis Reid - Pleasant Hill CA, US

International Classification:

B62D 7/18

US Classification:

280 93512, 180252, 301 35629, 3011241, 301132

Abstract:

A steering knuckle for adapting a unit bearing front axle of a vehicle using original equipment manufacturer (OEM) spindle and wheel hub assembly parts to replace the unit-bearing wheel assembly, wherein the steering knuckle comprises a first side of the steering knuckle that is configured to receive one or more components of the OEM spindle and wheel hub assembly. The steering knuckle includes a boring for receiving a spindle hub on an OEM spindle, and one or more apertures circumferentially spaced around the boring and for alignment with holes on a spindle flange of the OEM spindle. Studs are inserted through the apertures of the steering knuckle for securing the OEM spindle to the steering knuckle. A second side of the steering knuckle is configured to be affixed in pivoting relationship to an axle housing of the vehicle wherein the axle housing is originally manufactured to be linked to a unit-bearing steering knuckle.

US Patent:

8413545, Apr 9, 2013

Filed:

Mar 5, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/411723

Inventors:

Dennis Reid - Pleasant Hill CA, US

International Classification:

F16H 57/02
F16H 57/04
F16H 61/00

US Classification:

74606R

Abstract:

A transmission housing, or transmission including a transmission housing, having a plurality of dipstick access ports positioned on the housing for receiving in each access port a dipstick that is used to monitor a level of transmission fluid in an oil pan mounted to a bottom of the transmission housing. The housing may also include internal lugs positioned along an internal surface of the housing that interlock or interconnect with a transmission component to minimize rotational movement of the component relative to the housing. The lugs are aligned and spaced equidistance apart circumferentially on the internal surface of the housing, thereby eliminating larger gaps between consecutive lugs, which may concentrate mechanical stresses on the lugs at such a gap, as in prior art transmission. In addition, the housing may include an inlet fluid port positioned adjacent the lugs for receiving cooled transmission fluid to lubricate and cool centrally and rearwardly positioned transmission components.

US Patent:

8596164, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Jun 6, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/447625

Inventors:

Dennis Reid - Pleasant Hill CA, US

International Classification:

F16H 57/02

US Classification:

74606R

Abstract:

A flexplate comprising a single integral body portion having a generally circular shape. One or more borings are formed in the body portion for receiving an end of a crankshaft of the engine on a first side of the body portion and for receiving a torque converter of an unrelated transmission on a second side of the body portion. Apertures may be formed in the body portion and positioned on the flexplate for alignment with corresponding apertures on a flange mounted to the end of the crankshaft and apertures on the torque converter.

US Patent:

20130139643, Jun 6, 2013

Filed:

Jan 11, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/739376

Inventors:

Dennis Reid - Pleasant Hill CA, US

International Classification:

F16H 57/02

US Classification:

74606 R

Abstract:

A transmission housing, or transmission including a transmission housing, having a plurality of oil pan access ports positioned on the housing for receiving in each access port, or one of the access ports, a transmission fluid indicator that is used to monitor a level of transmission fluid in an oil pan mounted to a bottom of the transmission housing. The transmission fluid indicator may be a manual indicator, such as a dipstick, or an automated indicator, such as a sensor that is configured to generate one or more electrical signals indicative of a level of the transmission fluid in the oil pan.

US Patent:

56220880, Apr 22, 1997

Filed:

Sep 26, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/311819

Inventors:

Dennis Reid - Lafayette CA

International Classification:

F16H 5702

US Classification:

74606R

Abstract:

An improved automatic transmission has a reverse gear piston which can be engaged as a transmission brake. The piston is movable in a first direction and has a surface. A hydraulic supplies transmission fluid to a space between the surface and the housing to engage the piston and removes the hydraulic fluid from the space to disengage the piston thereby releasing the transmission brake. In one embodiment, the hydraulic has a passageway with the first cross-sectional area through the housing and a second cross-sectional area larger than the first cross-sectional area in the housing that is exposed to the space thereby reducing friction between the fluid and the second cross-section which reduces the release time of the fluid from the space. In another embodiment, the transmission can adjust the cross-sectional area of the passageway through the housing. In another embodiment, a mechanism for bleeding air from the fluid in either the space or the passageway is added to reduce air compression/decompression problems.

US Patent:

56948174, Dec 9, 1997

Filed:

Dec 10, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/763035

Inventors:

Dennis Reid - Lafayette CA

International Classification:

F15B 13044
F16H 5702

US Classification:

74606R

Abstract:

An improved automatic transmission has a reverse gear piston which can be engaged as a transmission brake. The piston is movable in a first direction and has a surface. A hydraulic system supplies transmission fluid to a space between the surface and the housing to engage the piston and removes the hydraulic fluid from the space to disengage the piston thereby releasing the transmission brake. In one embodiment, the hydraulic means has a passageway with the first cross-sectional area through the housing and a second cross-sectional area larger than the first cross-sectional area in the housing that is exposed to the space thereby reducing friction between the fluid and the second cross-section which reduces the release time of the fluid from the space. In another embodiment, the transmission has an apparatus for adjusting the cross-sectional area of the passageway through the housing. In another embodiment, an apparatus for bleeding air from the fluid in either the space or the passageway is added to reduce air compression/decompression problems.