Patents by Inventor Ronald F. Waxon

Ronald F. Waxon 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).

  • Continuous fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite pushrod
    Patent number: 5720246
    Abstract: A valve train pushrod, for an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The pushrod is formed of a hollow rod of continuous, fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite, having hard end caps bonded to each end. A method of manufacture for the pushrod is disclosed as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 24, 1998
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing
    Inventors: Christopher J. Griffin, Ronald F. Waxon, D. Lee Host