Patents by Inventor James Alexander Petrie

James Alexander Petrie 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: 3958887
    Abstract: The invention relates to a shaft coupling assembly wherein two shafts are rotationally located with respect of each other by means of splines provided upon the two shafts. The shafts are located axially by the provision of a further member being provided with similar splines, the third member being adapted to be rotated such that its splines may be brought out of engagement with the other splines to lock them together axially. The third member is rotated by means of a bevel gear arrangement which are rotated by means of an adjusting tool. The arrangement is such that the adjusting tool may only be removed when the third member is in the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1976
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited
    Inventors: Kenneth Edward George Bracey, James Alexander Petrie