Patents by Inventor Fred F. Ruland

Fred F. Ruland 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).

  • Patent number: 5096327
    Abstract: A C-shaped clamp collar is adapted for attachment to a shaft having radius R. The collar includes a screw for controlling the relative distance between the opposed ends of the collar. The collar has a nominal (rest) inner diameter less than 2R. The screw and collar adapted so that the screw may sequentially drive the opposed ends of the collar apart so that its inner diameter is greater than 2R and the collar may be placed on the shaft, and then draw those ends together until the inner diameter is equal to R and the collar is forced against the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: Ruland Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred F. Ruland
  • Patent number: 4838134
    Abstract: A torque wrench comprising an Allen wrench, a read-out member and a holder member for securing the dial to the Allen wrench. Bending of a portion of the wrench, as measured by the read-out member, is indicative of applied torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: Ruland Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred F. Ruland
  • Patent number: 4827813
    Abstract: A torque wrench for tightening a threaded fastener, comprising a torque transmitting driver and having a fastener engaging tip and a gauge responsive to bending of the rod for providing an amplified indication of the amount of applied torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Ruland Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Fred F. Ruland