Patents by Inventor Clyde David Thackston

Clyde David Thackston 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).

  • Torque wrench air shut-off
    Patent number: 4113080
    Abstract: A power tool for setting fasteners to a predetermined torque, having a novel shut-off means that automatically shuts off the power supply at a predetermined torque, but will not "hang up" in the off position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 12, 1978
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde David Thackston, Robert H. Alexander
  • Clutch
    Patent number: 3956905
    Abstract: An adjustable torque-limiting coupling, or clutch, consisting of a driving member, a driven member, and a coupling assembly comprising a tapered helical spring and means for adjusting the position of the spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1976
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventor: Clyde David Thackston
  • Torque limiting wrench
    Patent number: 3955662
    Abstract: A power tool having an adjustable torque-limiting coupling and a shut-off means, the coupling (or clutch) consisting of a driving member, a co-axial driven member and a coupling assembly comprising a tapered helical spring and means for adjusting the position of the spring on the driving and driven members, and the shut-off means sensing relative movement between the driving and driven members, and effecting shut-off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1976
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventor: Clyde David Thackston