Patents by Inventor Desmond John Emms

Desmond John Emms 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).

  • Patent number: 3967507
    Abstract: A drive component of a roller clutch assembly for use in an internal combustion engine starter motor includes an annulus formed internally with a cam form which in use is engaged by rollers of the clutch assembly. The component further includes a sleeve which is formed from non-magnetic material and which is provided with internal splines. The annulus and the sleeve are positioned with their axes co-extensive, and the sleeve is formed with an integral flange. The flange of the sleeve has therein a plurality of recesses, and the annulus includes a plurality of projections which are received in respective recesses of the flange of the sleeve. The interengagement of the projections and the corresponding recesses couples the sleeve and the annulus for rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1975
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1976
    Assignee: The Lucas Electrical Company Limited
    Inventor: Desmond John Emms