Patents by Inventor Richard P. Meyers

Richard P. Meyers 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).

  • Universal joint alignment checking tool
    Patent number: 4790079
    Abstract: A gaging tool for checking the alignment of spaced apart holes located on a common axis, having particular utility for checking the alignment of bearing seats on half round yokes for universal joints. A pair of gage bushings are secured in the bearing seats by retaining straps. An alignment bar is passed through the internal gage bore of one of the bushings. When the bearing seats or holes are in alignment, the alignment bar will pass into the other of the pair of gage bushings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1988
    Assignee: Dana Corporation
    Inventor: Richard P. Meyers