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Michael Smart
Also filed as: SMART MICHAEL · SMART MICHAEL L · SMART MICHAEL LOREN · SMART MICHAEL R
9 granted patents·3 pending applications·35 citations·filing 1995–2023
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12 records- 0180US11168591B1Hydraulically-actuated variable camshaft timing (VCT) phaser assembly with air ventingBORGWARNER INC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 9, 2021·1 cites·13 claims
- 0269US5590873ADocument set accumulator having shaft-mounted multi-grooved pulleys for tool-less adjustment of lateral belt positioningBELL & HOWELL PHILLIPSBURG·Filed 1995·Granted Jan 7, 1997·24 cites·8 claims
- 0366US7955206B2Self-energizing brake for a tensionerBORGWARNER INC·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 7, 2011·3 cites·10 claims
- 0461US8226509B2Torque biased friction hinge for a tensionerSMART MICHAEL·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 24, 2012·1 cites·2 claims
- 0556US8007386B2Blade tensioner with opposing spansBORGWARNER INC·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 30, 2011·1 cites·14 claims
- 0652US8105194B2Torque biased friction hinge for a tensionerSMART MICHAEL·Filed 2007·Granted Jan 31, 2012·1 cites·21 claims
- 0749US12129925B2Variable tune hydraulic tensionerBORGWARNER INC·Filed 2021·Granted Oct 29, 2024·0 cites·18 claims
- 0847US12338753B2Variable cam timing phaserBORGWARNER INC·Filed 2023·Granted Jun 24, 2025·0 cites·21 claims
- 0936US2004119300A1Welded-in striker backing plateDAIMLER CHRYSLER CORP·Filed 2002·Application pending·0 cites
- 1036US2017159514A1Crankshaft driven valve actuation using a connecting rodBORGWARNER INC·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
- 1134US5647587ADocument set accumulator having guide elements with compressible O-rings for tool-less adjustmentBELL & HOWELL PHILLIPSBURG·Filed 1995·Granted Jul 15, 1997·4 cites·5 claims
- 1233US2017183989A1Crankshaft driven valve actuationBORGWARNER INC·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
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