Patents by Inventor Keith Luton

Keith Luton 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).

  • Timing chain adjusting device
    Patent number: 5542189
    Abstract: A timing chain adjusting device that is inserted upon the crankshaft of a partially disassembled engine. The timing chain adjusting device is rotated (along with the crank shaft) to align the crank shaft in the top dead center position. Subsequently, the cam shaft is likewise rotated to be in alignment with the crank shaft and the timing chain adjusting device is installed to insure that the crank shaft gear and the cam shaft gear were properly positioned with respect to each other before the timing chain was installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventor: Keith Luton