Patents by Inventor Raymond E. Millard

Raymond E. Millard 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).

  • Rotating lubrication applicator and methods for using same
    Patent number: 6247555
    Abstract: A rotating lubrication applicator is provided for metered lubrication of machine parts including parts of drive mechanisms. The preferred applicator includes an inner hub and an outer lubricating portion. The outer lubricating portion is made out of a solid lubricant containing microporous polymeric matrix material. Tensioning devices including the rotating lubrication applicators are also provided as are methods of using the same. The applicator will provide a metered amount of lubricant to surfaces which come into contact with outer lubricating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Assignee: TCI, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond E. Millard
  • Rotating lubrication applicator and methods for using same
    Patent number: 6070697
    Abstract: A rotating lubrication applicator is provided for metered lubrication of machine parts including parts of drive mechanisms. The preferred applicator includes an inner hub and an outer lubricating portion. The outer lubricating portion is made out of a solid lubricant containing microporous polymeric matrix material. Tensioning devices including the rotating lubrication applicators are also provided as are methods of using the same. The applicator will provide a metered amount of lubricant to surfaces which come into contact with outer lubricating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2000
    Assignee: TCI, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond E. Millard