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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 19, 2017
Filed:
Jan. 18, 2012
Ivan M. Lazich, Skokie, IL (US);
Bienvenido L. Yadao, Jr., Romeoville, IL (US);
Ivan M. Lazich, Skokie, IL (US);
Bienvenido L. Yadao, Jr., Romeoville, IL (US);
International Engine Intellectual Property Company, LLC., Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
A water pump apparatus is provided having a plurality of modular components, which allows for construction of various configurations of the water pump apparatus depending on specific vehicle requirements. The water pump apparatus modular components include a pump housing with a fluid chamber formed therein, a bearing housing for attachment to the pump housing, and a thermostat housing for connecting to the bearing housing and the pump housing. A method for forming modular components for assembling a water pump apparatus for use in an internal combustion engine is also provided.