Patents by Inventor Odd Faanes

Odd Faanes 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).

  • Tool, mounting means and ring device for anti-skid chains
    Patent number: 5048376
    Abstract: Tool (20,40), a ring device (63,64) and a mounting means (8), the chain being adapted to mounting on vehicle wheel (1;11) having an elastic tire (3;13).The mounting means comprises portions (8) adapted to engagement with coacting mounting means (30) of the tool for attachment of attachment elements (5;15) of the chain on flange portions (7) of the rim (2;12) having a U-shaped cross section, or on ring devices (63,64) being connected with similar flange portions (17).The tool (20) is adapted to rest against a radially inwardly facing surface of the rim, to be connected to the chain and to be swung towards the axis of the wheel and about the place of rest for tensioning of the chain and attachment of the attachment elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1991
    Inventor: Odd Faanes