Anthony L Militello

US Patent:

6707181, Mar 16, 2004

Filed:

Nov 15, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/295440

Inventors:

Anthony Militello - Ypsilanti MI
Jayeson David Fougner - Ypsilanti MI
Dean Mark Frederick - Clinton MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02K 906

US Classification:

310 63, 310 62, 310263, 416223 R

Abstract:

An alternator fan having a generally disc-shaped body with opposed first and second faces. The body includes a plurality of ribs that define raised peaks on the first face and recessed valleys on the second face.

US Patent:

6724116, Apr 20, 2004

Filed:

Dec 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/326627

Inventors:

Anthony Militello - Ypsilanti MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02K 128

US Classification:

31015672, 3101568, 31015666, 31015671, 31015673

Abstract:

A rotor assembly for an alternator includes an electrical wire defining an excitation winding. A first pole piece and a second pole piece each have a generally circular body defining an axis of rotation and an outer radial periphery. A plurality of pole fingers are spaced radially about and extend axially from the outer radial periphery of each pole piece parallel to the axis of rotation. Each pole piece includes a plurality of mounting surfaces spaced radially about the outer radial periphery between the pole fingers. A plurality of permanent magnets are positioned on the mounting surfaces, each of the permanent magnets being secured to the pole pieces by a threaded fastener extending therethrough and engaging the pole pieces.

US Patent:

6747384, Jun 8, 2004

Filed:

Jan 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/057034

Inventors:

Anthony Militello - Ypsilanti MI
Michael Timothy York - Chelsea MI

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02K 2112

US Classification:

31015608, 310263

Abstract:

A rotor assembly for an alternator includes an electrical wire defining an excitation winding. A first pole piece and a second pole piece each have a generally circular body defining an axis of rotation and an outer radial periphery. A plurality of pole fingers are spaced radially about and extend axially from the outer radial periphery of each pole piece parallel to the axis of rotation. Each pole piece includes a plurality of mounting surfaces spaced radially about the outer radial periphery between the pole fingers. A plurality of permanent magnets are positioned on the mounting surfaces. A plurality of covers include tabs extending therefrom and are adapted to substantially encase one of the permanent magnets. The mounting surfaces of the first and second pole pieces include ribs which are adapted to engage the tabs to secure the covers to the mounting surfaces.

US Patent:

7038347, May 2, 2006

Filed:

May 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/837965

Inventors:

Anthony Militello - Ypsilanti MI, US
Michael Timothy York - Chelsea MI, US

Assignee:

Visteon Global Technologies, Inc. - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H02K 1/00

US Classification:

310194, 310263

Abstract:

A rotor for an alternator is provided which has the benefits of a thin bobbin, as well as the benefits of a single contact steel core, thereby increasing the dissipation of heat and maximizing the space for winding the field coil to increase the overall power provided by the rotor and alternator. The rotor includes a bobbin assembly having a hollow cylinder with a first end and a second end, a first end cap attached to the first end of the cylinder and a second end cap attached to the second end of the cylinder. The bobbin assembly further includes a metallic sleeve fitted inside the hollow cylinder and providing support to the hollow cylinder.

US Patent:

52958604, Mar 22, 1994

Filed:

Oct 15, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/961569

Inventors:

John Jozefczyk - Dearborn MI
Anthony L. Militello - Romulus MI

Assignee:

Ford Motor Company - Dearborn MI

International Classification:

H01R 1100
H01R 911

US Classification:

439503

Abstract:

The present invention provides a unique connector adapted to connect the first ends of two different conductors to a standard solenoid cap of an automobile. The second ends of the two different conductors are adapted to be connected to the battery of an automobile. The connector assembly is comprised of a connector assembly having a housing member that is adapted to accept and retain the first ends of the first and second conductors and connect them to, respectively, an eyelet and a female spade terminal. The connector assembly serves to orient the first and second conductors and the eyelet and female spade terminal attached thereto in such a manner that securing the eyelet to a screw stud of the standard solenoid cap also serves to simultaneously engage the female spade terminal with a male spade terminal of the standard solenoid cap.