Patents by Inventor Benjamin F. Grimes

Benjamin F. Grimes 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).

  • Axle ring removal tool
    Patent number: 4989481
    Abstract: A tool for use in stretching or elongating an axle ring so that it may be removed from an associated axle. A lever with an elongated nose impacts against a narrow band across the width of the axle ring and produces a peening or plastic flow action to elongate the ring. The tool includes means for locating itself on the axle to properly position the nose both axially and radially.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Stemco Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin F. Grimes, David L. McLane, Jim F. McGraw