Patents by Inventor Chad M. Olson

Chad M. Olson 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).

  • Bearing for snowmobile track
    Patent number: 6354677
    Abstract: A bearing for use with a snowmobile track is disclosed. The bearing includes an axle surrounded by a sleeve which is free to rotate when the snowmobile track is driven by the machine. The rails of the suspension systems of the snowmobile ride on the rolling surface resulting in reduced friction. The bearing can be used in a clip on the track or can be included in the track itself. A lubricious coating is utilized to reduce friction between the axle and the sleeve or bushing rotating about the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2002
    Assignee: Industrial Fluid Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Cook, Chad M. Olson
  • Bearing for snowmobile track
    Patent number: 5755495
    Abstract: A bearing for use with a snowmobile track is disclosed. The bearing includes an axle surrounded by a sleeve which is free to rotate when the snowmobile track is driven by the machine. The rails of the suspension systems of the snowmobile ride on the rolling surface resulting in reduced friction. The bearing can be used in a clip on the track or can be included in the track itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Assignee: Industrial Fluid Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Cook, Chad M. Olson