Patents by Inventor Oliver R. McKnight

Oliver R. McKnight 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).

  • Sprocket and method for producing same
    Patent number: 4036071
    Abstract: A sprocket designed to drive chains in power transmission systems, which is characterized by a tooth profile having clearance, loading, and topping curves tailored to a selected chain barrel diameter and chain pitch, a selected pressure angle compatible with minimum stress on each engaged tooth of the sprocket, and a continuously curving tooth profile also contributing to the minimizing of stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1977
    Assignee: Hollis and Company
    Inventors: Oliver R. McKnight, William M. Seaman, Jr.