Patents by Inventor Eldridge J. Reed

Eldridge J. Reed 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: 4444237
    Abstract: A split wheel assembler/disassembler tool having a base plate, a plurality of outstanding elements for engaging and preventing the rotation of wheel fastening bolts and a tire compressor. During the assembly procedure, the outstanding elements prevent the fastening bolts from rotating while a tire mounted upon a wheel subassembly is compressed sufficiently to enable the fastening bolts to protrude through openings in a demountable flange utilized in conjunction with the wheel subassembly. Thereafter, nuts can be applied to the bolts and torqued with a desired force thereby securely positioning the demountable flange against the wheel subassembly. During disassembly, the tool aids in securely positioning the wheel fastening bolts while the nuts are removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Inventor: Eldridge J. Reed