Patents by Inventor Ian R. James

Ian R. James 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: 4272972
    Abstract: A universal joint formed of plastic parts and including two yokes and a block pivotally connected to the yokes. Each of the yokes has a cylindrical portion with a shaft receiving bore at one end thereof and a pair of arms integrally formed at the other end thereof. The outer surfaces of the arms are spaced apart a distance which is greater than the outer diameter of the cylindrical portion of the yoke. Aligned pin receiving bores are formed in the arms near the free ends thereof to receive pins to pivotally connect the block to the arms. A diametrically extending rib is positioned at the base of the arms of each yoke and is located to clear the block and permit pivotal movement thereof. Transversely extending strengthening ribs are formed on the exterior surfaces of the yoke arms. These ribs are positioned diametrically outwardly of the rib at the base of the arms and extend at right angles to the axis of that rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1981
    Assignee: Lovejoy, Inc.
    Inventor: Ian R. James
  • Patent number: D250361
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1977
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1978
    Inventor: Ian R. James