Patents by Inventor John W. Gleason

John W. Gleason 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).

  • Multi-speed accessory drive
    Patent number: 4738163
    Abstract: A multi-speed accessory drive employing a planetary gear reduction set. A cone clutch linked to an output member, a ball ramp actuator for moving the cone clutch into engagement with the output member and a brake for selectively controlling the rotation of the ring gear of the planetary gear set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1988
    Assignee: Allied Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew G. Anderson, John W. Gleason