Patents by Inventor Robert D. Dickmeyer

Robert D. Dickmeyer 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).

  • Automatic two-speed transfer case
    Patent number: 4040309
    Abstract: A transfer case assembly is disclosed as comprising two output shafts rotatably supported within the transfer case housing in a coaxially relationship and connected to the output hubs of a two-way roller clutch. The transfer case input shaft is rotatably supported within the housing in a parallel relationship to the output shafts. A chain drive sprocket is rotatably mounted on the input shaft directly coupled to the two-way roller clutch by an endless drive chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Assignee: International Harvester Company
    Inventors: Gail E. Wood, Robert D. Dickmeyer