Patents by Inventor Christopher B Ward

Christopher B Ward 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).

  • Tensioner assembly with sealed pulley
    Patent number: 8591359
    Abstract: A pulley assembly operable in connection with a tensioner assembly is provided for tensioning a belt. The pulley assembly includes one or more elements for sealing the pulley to protect the pulley assembly in harsh environments. For instance, the pulley assembly may include one or more shields for protecting the pulley from contaminants entering the interior of the pulley assembly that can lead to premature failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Fenner U.S., Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher B Ward, Thomas E Hughes, Matthew B Neal