Control for torque converter having multiple selectively engageable converter couplers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10844951
APP PUB NO 20130345943A1
SERIAL NO

14014830

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An apparatus and method of controlling a torque transmitting apparatus having multiple selectively engageable couplers is provided. The multiple couplers may be selectively engaged and disengaged to provide a mechanical, friction or fluid coupling between portions of the torque transmitting apparatus and other components of a vehicle powertrain during various operational stages. The control apparatus includes a fluid pressure control device and a fluid flow control device.

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ALLISON TRANSMISSION INCONE ALLISON WAY INDIANAPOLIS IN 46222

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ames, David C Avon, US 3 17
Long, Charles F Pittsboro, US 125 1383

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