Patents by Inventor Brian K. Bosk

Brian K. Bosk has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Wedge clutch assembly
    Patent number: 8439763
    Abstract: The wedge clutch assembly is a clutch assembly for power tools, drilling rigs and like machinery utilizing rotating drills. In at least one embodiment the wedge clutch assembly has a pinion shaft adapted in shape to support a pinion gear, a bronze clutch cup, an optional thrust bearing, and a steel wedge clutch spring washer retained by a fastener. A further embodiment is particularly adapted for installation in the hub of a watercraft propeller. This watercraft propeller clutch embodiment deletes the clutch cup and includes opposite end caps to seal the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventor: Brian K. Bosk
  • WEDGE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20110214960
    Abstract: The wedge clutch assembly is a clutch assembly for power tools, drilling rigs and like machinery utilizing rotating drills. In at least one embodiment the wedge clutch assembly has a pinion shaft adapted in shape to support a pinion gear, a bronze clutch cup, an optional thrust bearing, and a steel wedge clutch spring washer retained by a fastener. A further embodiment is particularly adapted for installation in the hub of a watercraft propeller. This watercraft propeller clutch embodiment deletes the clutch cup and includes opposite end caps to seal the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Inventor: BRIAN K. BOSK
  • Wedge clutch assembly
    Publication number: 20090038904
    Abstract: A wedge clutch assembly for power tools, drilling rigs and like machinery utilizing rotating drills. The wedge clutch assembly has a pinion shaft adapted in shape to support a pinion gear, a bronze clutch cup, an optional thrust bearing, and a steel wedge clutch spring washer retained by a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Brian K. Bosk
  • Wedge clutch assembly
    Patent number: 6848998
    Abstract: Three wedge clutch assemblies for power tools, drilling rigs and like machinery utilizing rotating drills. The first two wedge clutch assemblies comprise a pinion shaft adapted in shape to support sequentially a pinion gear, a bronze clutch cup, an optional bearing, and a steel wedge clutch spring washer retained by a fastener. A third wedge cup assembly is assembled on a modified motor shaft to include a bronze clutch cup adapted to accept a sprocket wheel, and a steel wedge clutch spring washer retained by a fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Brian K. Bosk
  • Wedge clutch assembly
    Publication number: 20040116189
    Abstract: Three wedge clutch assemblies for power tools, drilling rigs and like machinery utilizing rotating drills. The first two wedge clutch assemblies comprise a pinion shaft adapted in shape to support sequentially a pinion gear, a bronze clutch cup, an optional bearing, and a steel wedge clutch spring washer retained by a fastener. A third wedge cup assembly is assembled on a modified motor shaft to include a bronze clutch cup adapted to accept a sprocket wheel, and a steel wedge clutch spring washer retained by a fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventor: Brian K. Bosk