Patents by Inventor Benjamin P. Davis

Benjamin P. Davis 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).

  • Patent number: 11919592
    Abstract: A device for retaining a bicycle chain on a sprocket includes a base plate defining a plurality of fastener openings centered on an origin. A center of each of the plurality of fastener openings is disposed at a first radial distance from the origin. The origin defines an axis extending substantially orthogonally from a plane defined by two lines extending from the origin and at least two centers of the centers of the plurality of fastener openings. A first guard is secured to the base plate and includes a first guard retaining surface including a first curved surface defined by a second radial distance from the axis that is greater than the first radial distance and a first guard guiding surface having a first end adjacent the first guard retaining surface and a second end distal from the first end. The first end is disposed at the second radial distance from the axis. The second end is disposed at a third radial distance from the axis. The third radial distance is greater than the second radial distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Dive Xtras Inc.
    Inventors: James Alexander Davis, Benjamin McGeever, David P. Heiss
  • Patent number: 9434437
    Abstract: A cover for a hydraulic master cylinder. The cover includes an interface configured to sealingly engage with a master cylinder body to jointly define a hydraulic fluid reservoir. An electronic display unit is positioned at least partially within the cover and viewable from outside the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Van Dyke, Benjamin P. Davis, Jeffary R. Sonnentag
  • Publication number: 20110017560
    Abstract: A cover for a hydraulic master cylinder. The cover includes an interface configured to sealingly engage with a master cylinder body to jointly define a hydraulic fluid reservoir. An electronic display unit is positioned at least partially within the cover and viewable from outside the cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY GROUP, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew J. Van Dyke, Benjamin P. Davis, Jeffary R. Sonnentag
  • Patent number: 7866135
    Abstract: A flow control baffle for a turf mower having a plurality of mower blades carried within a mower deck. The flow control baffle includes a foot wall section which extends from near a side discharge opening into the cutting chamber. The foot wall may be curved and may be movable to define a volute section of variable width. In one embodiment, the flow control baffle includes a panel wall and a foot wall, which are connected together and movable relative to other portions of the mower deck. In one embodiment, the flow control baffle is movable and selectively positioned within the cutting deck in order to optimize mower performance in view of location operating conditions. In one embodiment, the air flow control baffle defines sacrificial wear surfaces within the mower deck at locations of otherwise high wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Exmark Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin P. Davis, Gary L. Nicholson, Judd W. Stewart
  • Patent number: 7461977
    Abstract: A pivot assembly to permit relative pivotal motion of a sleeve of the pivot assembly about a pivot axis. The pivot assembly may contain a spherical bearing assembly therein. The spherical bearing assembly may include a spherical portion and a tubular portion, wherein the tubular portion is operable to form a sealing surface, e.g., a sealing member may seal directly with the tubular portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Exmark Manufacturing Company, Incorporated
    Inventors: Benjamin P. Davis, Garry W. Busboom
  • Publication number: 20080047249
    Abstract: A flow control baffle for a turf mower having a plurality of mower blades carried within a mower deck. The flow control baffle includes a foot wall section which extends from near a side discharge opening into the cutting chamber. The foot wall may be curved and may be movable to define a volute section of variable width. In one embodiment, the flow control baffle includes a panel wall and a foot wall, which are connected together and movable relative to other portions of the mower deck. In one embodiment, the flow control baffle is movable and selectively positioned within the cutting deck in order to optimize mower performance in view of location operating conditions. In one embodiment, the air flow control baffle defines sacrificial wear surfaces within the mower deck at locations of otherwise high wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2006
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Benjamin P. Davis, Gary L. Nicholson, Judd W. Stewart