Patents by Inventor Dale E. Hutchinson

Dale E. Hutchinson 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).

  • Torsion spring balance assembly and adjustment method
    Patent number: 5983936
    Abstract: A spring tension assembly, which includes a support member for attaching an adjustment assembly to the loading arm. The adjustment assembly can be mounted adjacent the first end of the support member and preferably is configured for engaging the first end of the spring. The adjustment assembly preferably comprises at least two rotatable gears having an interlocked meshed arrangement. An arm assembly can be mounted adjacent the second end of the support member, and configured for engaging the second or other end of the spring. A link arm can have one end attached to the arm assembly and a second end attached to the loading arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: The Dover Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Schwieterman, Dale E. Hutchinson