Patents by Inventor Keith M. Sinram

Keith M. Sinram 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).

  • Sealing arrangement for a clutch with a lubricated adjusting ring
    Patent number: 5230413
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement is provided between a clutch cover and adjusting ring wherein the clutch cover and adjusting ring are threadably engaged by an internal thread on the clutch cover and an external thread on the adjusting ring. The clutch cover has a smooth, cylindrical surface proximate the internal thread while the adjusting ring has a groove proximate the external thread with an "O" ring in the groove which is in sealing engagement with the smooth, cylindrical surface. The "O" ring retains a layer of grease between the threads substantially eliminating purging of the grease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1993
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventors: Shannon J. Lewis, Keith M. Sinram, William H. Sink