Patents by Inventor Jerry W. Ransom

Jerry W. Ransom 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).

  • Engine with internal crankcase bridge having integral oil pump and drive housing
    Patent number: 4423707
    Abstract: An engine, preferably of the heavy duty diesel internal combustion type, is provided with a crankcase having downwardly extending side walls interconnected by a stiffening bridge member. The bridge member includes integral mounting means for an oil pump and its drive shaft and supports a drive gear that directly engages a driving gear on the engine crankshaft immediately above the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1982
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1984
    Inventors: Tanas M. Sihon, Jerry W. Ransom