Patents by Inventor Carl I. Benson, Jr.

Carl I. Benson, Jr. 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).

  • Power transmission of the interleaved, multiple friction plate clutch type
    Patent number: 4138006
    Abstract: A power transmission of the type having an interleaved, multiple friction plate clutch in which helical cam elements are used to provide clutch plate clamp up force and transmit driving torque between the parts. In one form of such a transmission where the input and output members are arranged in coaxial alignment, special axial thrust absorbing means are used for absorbing the axial thrust developed in one clutch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1979
    Assignee: Paragon Gears Incorporated
    Inventor: Carl I. Benson, Jr.