Inventor · disambiguated record
Thomas A. Spix
Also filed as: SPIX THOMAS A · SPIX THOMAS ANDREW
29 granted patents·6 pending applications·221 citations·filing 2000–2015
95Inventor score
Files withGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC13SPIX THOMAS A11GM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC4GEN MOTORS CORP3FLECK MICHAEL B1
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35 records- 0197US6234154B1Integral PCV systemGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2000·Granted May 22, 2001·90 cites·10 claims
- 0296US8695339B2Blowby flow control system for a turbocharged engineSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 15, 2014·23 cites·20 claims
- 0388US8181634B2Engine including positive crankcase ventilationSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2010·Granted May 22, 2012·10 cites·12 claims
- 0487US8408190B2Air-oil separator for extracting oil from engine blowby gasSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 2, 2013·7 cites·20 claims
- 0587US7562652B2Engine PCV system with hydrophobic, oleophobic membrane for air/oil separationGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Jul 21, 2009·13 cites·18 claims
- 0686US8955500B2Positive crankcase ventilation systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 17, 2015·5 cites·16 claims
- 0785US6782878B2PCV assembly and fittingGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Aug 31, 2004·24 cites·13 claims
- 0884US7431023B2Engine PCV system with venturi nozzle for flow regulationGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 7, 2008·18 cites·11 claims
- 0983US9650989B2Dimpled surface features for radiated noise attenuation in engine front coversGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2013·Granted May 16, 2017·3 cites·19 claims
- 1080US8887704B2Engine assembly with engine block-mounted air-oil separator and method of ventilating an engine crankcaseSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2012·Granted Nov 18, 2014·5 cites·11 claims
- 1174US8495993B2Engine including crankcase ventilation system oil drain featuresRICE ALAN E·Filed 2011·Granted Jul 30, 2013·3 cites·5 claims
- 1273US8561590B1Oil pan for an internal combustion engineGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 22, 2013·2 cites·18 claims
- 1366US9080522B2Engine efficiency system for a vehicle and method of operating an engine efficiency systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2012·Granted Jul 14, 2015·1 cites·17 claims
- 1463US9611769B2System and method for controlling airflow through a ventilation system of an engine when cylinders of the engine are deactivatedGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2013·Granted Apr 4, 2017·1 cites·20 claims
- 1563US8602008B2Positive crankcase ventilation systemSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2011·Granted Dec 10, 2013·2 cites·13 claims
- 1662US6289865B1Oil pump pick-up tubeGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2000·Granted Sep 18, 2001·9 cites·6 claims
- 1761US9896979B2System and method for controlling a temperature of oil in a power-plant of a vehicleNOONCHESTER JOSEPH J·Filed 2011·Granted Feb 20, 2018·2 cites·17 claims
- 1857US7866304B2Engine fuel boil off management systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2009·Granted Jan 11, 2011·3 cites·20 claims
- 1953US9057295B2Positive crankcase ventilation systemGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 16, 2015·0 cites·20 claims
- 2053US8967110B2Engine front cover with rotational support insertGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 3, 2015·0 cites·12 claims
- 2148US9739180B2Variable tensioning for engine camshaft driveGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 22, 2017·0 cites·18 claims
- 2247US8899190B2Temperature dependent flow control for combustion engine piston squirtersGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 2, 2014·0 cites·10 claims
- 2346US8585547B2System and method for preventing icing in positive crankcase ventilation systemsSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2011·Granted Nov 19, 2013·0 cites·20 claims
- 2445US8905010B2Positive crankcase ventilation system for a two-cylinder engineGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2013·Granted Dec 9, 2014·0 cites·15 claims
- 2545US8844506B2Positive crankcase ventilation systemSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 30, 2014·0 cites·17 claims
- 2645US8739768B2Introduction of ventilation gases via individual passages to the intake portsFLECK MICHAEL B·Filed 2011·Granted Jun 3, 2014·0 cites·20 claims
- 2745US8505520B2Engine assembly including positive crankcase ventilation with oil surge protectionSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2011·Granted Aug 13, 2013·0 cites·8 claims
- 2843US2009095665A1Anti-Drainback Valve For An Oil FilterGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 2942US9347345B2Internal combustion engines and oil containment systems thereofGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2012·Granted May 24, 2016·0 cites·14 claims
- 3042US2013129489A1Turbocharger oil feed systemSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 3142US2012318799A1Drainable container system and weld nut thereofSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 3241US9739348B2Variable tensioner for cam driveGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Aug 22, 2017·0 cites·7 claims
- 3341US2013340733A1Cylinder head cavity ventilation for camless engineSPIX THOMAS A·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 3435US2012174888A1Quick-release cap with ejection rampPANNU MANMEET S·Filed 2011·Application pending·0 cites
- 3535US2014130493A1Turbocharged motor vehicle engine system and methodGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
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