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Theodore E Hojna

from Sterling Heights, MI
Age ~87

Theodore Hojna Phones & Addresses

  • 3112 Alden Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48310 (586) 978-2344
  • Sterling Hts, MI
  • Roseville, MI
  • Clinton Township, MI
  • 3112 Alden Dr, Sterling Hts, MI 48310 (586) 871-7457

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Position: Retired

Education

Degree: High school graduate or higher

Publications

Us Patents

Plastic Molded Torque Converter Turbine

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US Patent:
52268071, Jul 13, 1993
Filed:
Jul 20, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/914736
Inventors:
Robert R. By - New Baltimore MI
Theodore E. Hojna - Sterling Heights MI
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01D 530
US Classification:
416180
Abstract:
A torque converter turbine has a plastic bladed element molded around a sintered iron hub to form a substantially semi-toroidal structure. The hub provides ribs, apertures through the hub, and channels in which the plastic bladed element is disposed. Having the bladed element and hub thus engaged allows the bladed element and hub to sustain high torsional and axial loads at elevated temperatures without separating.

Impeller For A Torque Converter

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US Patent:
51201968, Jun 9, 1992
Filed:
Mar 11, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/666966
Inventors:
Robert R. By - New Baltimore MI
Theodore E. Hojna - Sterling Heights MI
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01D 504
US Classification:
416180
Abstract:
An impeller for a torque converter embodying the concepts of the present invention utilizes a substantially semi-toroidal shell. The shell has a radially inner periphery which defines an inlet portion and a radially outer periphery which defines an outlet portion. The shell is radially curved between the inlet portion and the outlet portion to define a concave annular recess. A plurality of full vanes and a plurality of splitter vanes are presented from the shell within the annular recess. The impeller vanes are disposed circumferentially about the concave recess at spaced intervals. Each vane has a leading head portion, an intermediate body portion and a trailing end portion. The leading head portions of both vanes are disposed in opposition to the inlet portion--the leading head portion of the full vanes being disposed in proximity to the inlet portion. The leading head portions of the splitter vanes are disposed in radially outwardly spaced relation to the inlet portion. The trailing end portions of both the full and the splitter vanes are disposed in proximity to the outlet portions.

Molded Torque Converter Stator And Integral Race For A One-Way Torque Transmitter

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US Patent:
54315360, Jul 11, 1995
Filed:
Feb 1, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/189818
Inventors:
Robert R. By - New Baltimore MI
Donald G. Maddock - Ypsilanti MI
Theodore E. Hojna - Sterling Heights MI
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01D 102
US Classification:
415200
Abstract:
A torque converter stator has a plurality of blades integrally molded between inner and outer rim portions. The inner rim portion has an outer race of a one-way torque transmitting device integrally molded therewith. The outer race includes a plurality of cam surfaces and spring abutment surfaces for the one-way device which cooperate with roller, springs and an inner race which are later assembled therewith to complete the one-way torque transmitting device.
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