Patents by Inventor Mark D. Buckbee

Mark D. Buckbee 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).

  • Global shaft coupling
    Patent number: 6257985
    Abstract: A global shaft coupling assembly includes first and second hubs adapted to be mounted on first and second shafts to be coupled. The first and second hubs each include a plurality of groups of axially-spaced and axially-aligned apertures. The coupling assembly also includes a pair of composite members positioned around the shaft ends. The composite members include first and second sleeves each having a plurality of groups of apertures. Various ANSI and ISO standard shaft spacings may be obtained by aligning the various hub and sleeve apertures and fastening the hubs and sleeves together with cap screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Rexnord Corporation
    Inventors: Edward J. Ward, Mark D. Buckbee