Patents by Inventor Ian A. Nash

Ian A. Nash 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).

  • Clutch assembly
    Patent number: 5181594
    Abstract: A multiplate clutch assembly comprising a cover (10), drive plates (14), driven plates (16), diaphragm spring (20) and a fulcrum ring (24) located on the side of the spring away from the cover. The fulcrum ring (24) is a flat ring with an integral annular bead (31) in which the spring pivots with a plurality of integral spacers 26. The ring (24) is secured to the cover (10) by the spacers by a plurality of fasteners (28) each of which secures a single spacer to the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Automotive Products plc
    Inventor: Ian A. Nash