Patents by Inventor James Paul Hamblin

James Paul Hamblin 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).

  • External traction device for endless tracks
    Patent number: 11932331
    Abstract: A traction improvement device provides increased traction to a tracked vehicle. The traction improvement device has two opposing brackets that are connected to opposite edges or flanges of a track of a tracked vehicle. A chain extends between the brackets. At least one of the brackets is a tensioner bracket that is configured to adjust the tension of the chain. The tension adjustment provides tension to the chain extending between the brackets, securing the traction improvement device on the outer surface (or gripping surface) of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Chains for Tracks, Inc.
    Inventor: James Paul Hamblin
  • Chains for track vehicles
    Publication number: 20240034425
    Abstract: A traction improvement device provides increased traction to a tracked vehicle. The traction improvement device has two opposing brackets that are connected to opposite edges or flanges of a track of a tracked vehicle. A chain extends between the brackets. At least one of the brackets is a tensioner bracket that is configured to adjust the tension of the chain. The tension adjustment provides tension to the chain extending between the brackets, securing the traction improvement device on the outer surface (or gripping surface) of the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventor: James Paul Hamblin