Patents by Inventor John F. Croto

John F. Croto 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).

  • Visual method and apparatus for adjusting gears and pinions
    Patent number: 5546824
    Abstract: Disclosed is a high strength, self-lubricating, non-metallic gear which requires no lubrication when running with a metallic gear. The gears are cut with a non-standard tooth form to provide superior power transmission performance and the metallic gear is selected from special pinions having range indicators for assuring proper gear and pinion combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Assignee: Imo Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Frank S. Miller, John F. Croto
  • Self-lubricating gear system
    Patent number: 5423232
    Abstract: Disclosed is a high strength, self-lubricating, non-metallic gear which requires no lubrication when running with a metallic gear. The gears are secured to their shafts with keyless retaining devices, and the gear set is cut with a non-standard tooth form to provide superior power transmission performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1995
    Assignee: IMO Industries Inc., Boston Gear Division
    Inventors: Frank S. Miller, John F. Croto