Patents by Inventor Jack E. West

Jack E. West 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).

  • Supporting bracket for hydraulic pump and clutch
    Patent number: 4601378
    Abstract: A supporting bracket for an electromagnetic clutch and a hydraulic pump driven through the clutch from a drive shaft, belt pulley or other power input by which the various forces exerted on the pump shaft by the clutch and power input are supported by the bracket thereby eliminating excessive wear on the supporting bearing structure for the pump shaft thereby prolonging the useful life of the hydraulic pump and maintaining the clutch components in properly oriented relation for proper and long lasting operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1986
    Assignee: Pitts Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Pierce, Jack E. West