Patents by Inventor Jeremy Armstrong

Jeremy Armstrong 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).

  • Power takeoff gasket selection tools and methods
    Patent number: 8720075
    Abstract: Devices and methods to facilitate proper installation of a power takeoff on a transmission are disclosed. Embodiments include gauges and methods that enable users to properly select the thickness of the gasket between the power takeoff and the transmission housing to minimize gear backlash and gear interference while installing a power takeoff on a transmission. In one embodiment, the gauge is of unitary construction with at least one surface adapted to contact the transmission housing and another surface adapted to avoid contact with the transmission gear by at least 2/1000 inches and at most 3/100 inches when the gasket thickness is proper for minimizing gear backlash and interference. Alternate embodiments include cutouts that aid in aligning the gauge within the transmission housing and can assist in determining the appropriate gasket thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Muncie Power Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Young, John Rinkenbaugh, Jeremy Armstrong
  • POWER TAKEOFF GASKET SELECTION TOOLS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20120291298
    Abstract: Devices and methods to facilitate proper installation of a power takeoff on a transmission are disclosed. Embodiments include gauges and methods that enable users to properly select the thickness of the gasket between the power takeoff and the transmission housing to minimize gear backlash and gear interference while installing a power takeoff on a transmission. In one embodiment, the gauge is of unitary construction with at least one surface adapted to contact the transmission housing and another surface adapted to avoid contact with the transmission gear by at least 2/1000 inches and at most 3/100 inches when the gasket thickness is proper for minimizing gear backlash and interference. Alternate embodiments include cutouts that aid in aligning the gauge within the transmission housing and can assist in determining the appropriate gasket thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: Muncie Power Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Young, John Rinkenbaugh, Jeremy Armstrong