Patents by Inventor Edward Joseph Brownhill

Edward Joseph Brownhill 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: 6105356
    Abstract: A drive chain has a plurality of links (1) each comprising a pair of opposed cranked link plates (2). Each link plate (2) has two connection apertures (7) and is connected to an adjacent link plate (2) by a pin (6) passing through overlapping connection apertures. An aperture (7) at one end of each link plate is fitted with a sleeve (11) in which said pin (6) is releasably engaged by means of a key connection. The sleeve (11) is connected to said link plate (2) by means of an interference fit with the respective connection aperture (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Assignee: Renold PLC
    Inventors: Bryan William Capstick, Edward Joseph Brownhill, Michael Charles Christmas
  • Patent number: 3952849
    Abstract: A sprag clutch utilising the principles of U.S. Pat. No. 3,651,908 has an improved energising spring arrangement in which the individual sprag energising springs are mounted on intermediate portions of bars forming part of the sprag retainer assemblage. The bars define with end ring parts of the retainer, separate compartments, one for the outer end of each sprag, end portions of the bars acting to position the sprags circumferentially, and the energising springs extend inwardly from the bars. The arrangement allows more sprags to be accommodated in a given diameter and, conveniently, the retainer is made in two identical annular parts which clip together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1975
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Assignee: Renold Limited
    Inventors: Edward Joseph Brownhill, Roy Heaton, Ralph Booth