Patents by Inventor Eric J. Ecklesdafer

Eric J. Ecklesdafer 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).

  • Drive shaft coupling
    Patent number: 5154652
    Abstract: A coupling is provided for releasably joining two abutting sections of a drive shaft such as used to drive an inboard power boat. An inner sleeve within the coupling is replaceable and permits one shaft to rotate relative to the other within the coupling if a predetermined torque setting is exceeded without damaging the coupling. The torque "breakaway" point for the coupling can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the bolts connecting the two halves of the coupling around the shafts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1992
    Inventor: Eric J. Ecklesdafer