Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Gale

Ronald J. Gale 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).

  • Clutch wear indicator
    Patent number: 4550815
    Abstract: A wear indicator for an automative driveline clutch comprises a base 20 fixed to the clutch housing 10, and a microswitch 16 mounted on a carrier 30. The carrier 30 is set in position by the first full disengagement movement of the clutch lever 12. The length of the aperture 32 is such that the lever 12 engages the microswitch 16 when the clutch linings are worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1985
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Ronald J. Gale
  • Adjustable clutch pedal stop
    Patent number: 4527682
    Abstract: An adjustable pedal stop for an automotive clutch includes a stop member 20 which is moved along a ratchet 32 by the first full depression of the clutch pedal 12. The ratchet prevents return movement of the stop member so that the pedal stop 25 is set to a position which ensures a predetermined normal pedal position irrespective of manufacturing tolerances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1985
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Ronald J. Gale
  • Inflation valve for tubeless tire
    Patent number: 4049037
    Abstract: An inflation valve for a tubeless tire according to the present disclosure includes a one-piece valve housing that is molded of a rigid plastic material. The housing has an internal passage threaded at one end to accommodate a valve core. The base of the housing has an annular groove defined in part, by a three part flange that permits the housing to be forced through a valve hole in the wheel rim. A rubber O-ring contained in the annular groove forms a seal between the valve housing and the wheel rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1976
    Date of Patent: September 20, 1977
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Ronald J. Gale, Edwin M. Rowbotham