Patents by Inventor James P. Hess

James P. Hess 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).

  • Coupling assembly
    Patent number: 5577581
    Abstract: A coupling assembly includes a housing having a stationary section. A clutch assembly is disposed within the stationary housing section and is operable between an engaged condition in which the clutch assembly is effective to transmit rotational force between an input member and an output member and a disengaged condition in which the clutch assembly is ineffective to transmit rotational force. A brake assembly is disposed within the stationary housing section. The brake assembly is operable between an engaged condition in which it is effective to retain the output member against rotation relative to the stationary housing section and a disengaged condition in which the brake assembly is ineffective to retain the output member against rotation relative to the housing. An actuator assembly is disposed within the stationary housing section and is operable to effect operation of the brake and clutch assemblies between their engaged and disengaged conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Roger J. Eberwein, James P. Hess, Richard F. Plantan, George F. Shirilla, Carol L. Stefano
  • Label for golf equipment
    Patent number: D311424
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Inventor: James P. Hess