Patents by Inventor George H. Sutherland

George H. Sutherland 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).

  • Fixed track chain drive
    Patent number: 4498890
    Abstract: Guide means are provided for a fixed track chain drive system to avoid velocity fluctuation caused when the chain enters and exits a drive sprocket during continued travel between straight tracks. Said guide means comprises a curved track section located between the drive sprocket and straight track having a varying curvature depending upon a mathematical computation derived between the chain lengths when traveling in the straight track and on the drive sprocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1985
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: George H. Sutherland