Inventor · Lake Orion, MI, US

John C. Hibbler

23Patents
7h-index
24Co-inventors
69Inventor score

Filing activity: Jul 23, 1996 → Jan 7, 2020

Most-cited inventions

PatentTitleAreaCited byStatus
US5806371A Gear arrangement with backlash adjustment Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 36 Expired
US6357757B1 Integral seal protector/labyrinth Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 34 Expired
US7022040B2 Locking differential with electromagnetic actuator Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 26 Expired
US6540640B2 Power on demand differential Performing Operations; Transporting 18 Expired
US7231847B2 Axle assembly with threaded cover pan attachment and method of assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 9 Expired
US9162539B2 Axle assembly having wheel hubs configured for use in vehicle with central tire inflation system Performing Operations; Transporting 9 Active
US9333965B2 Control strategy for operating a locking differential Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 7 Active
US9249873B2 Power transmitting component with torque transfer device configured with drag reduction system Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 7 Active
US9303696B2 Optimized outer clutch housing for reduced spin loss, improved oil flow and improved clutch durability Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 6 Active
US7503240B2 Axle assembly with threaded cover pan attachment and method of assembly Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 4 Active
US9254713B2 Axle assembly with inboard axle shaft bearings that support a differential mechanism Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 4 Active
US9151368B2 Two position actuator with sensing and control Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 3 Active
US7861392B2 Method of assembling a power transmission device Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 3 Active
US9469165B2 Axle assembly having wheel hubs configured for use in vehicle with central tire inflation system Performing Operations; Transporting 3 Active
US8550953B2 Multiple pump configuration for limited slip differential and torque transfer device Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 3 Active
US6695740B2 Power on demand differential Performing Operations; Transporting 2 Expired
US9772004B1 Shaft assembly with balance weight bonded to shaft member Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies 2 Active
US10119576B2 Optimized outer clutch housing for reduced spin loss, improved oil flow and improved clutch durability Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 1 Active
US10119578B2 Vehicle driveline having torque transfer device that is operated on fluid pressure Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 1 Active
US9726239B2 Clutched power transmitting device with reduced lag time for actuation Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 0 Active
US10570969B2 Clutched power transmitting device with reduced lag time for actuation Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 0 Active
US9895931B2 Method for forming an axle shaft and related axle shaft Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 0 Active
US11313419B2 Clutched power transmitting device with reduced lag time for actuation Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating 0 Active

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.