Patents by Inventor Ryan Schultz

Ryan Schultz 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).

  • Transmission apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6165089
    Abstract: A transmission apparatus includes a chain operatively engaged with a driver sprocket assembly and a driven sprocket assembly, a tensioner bracket including a roller engaged with the chain, a tensioner rod including a plurality of spaced apart flange portions engageable with a brace and a threaded portion extending through an opening formed in the tensioner bracket and screwably attached to a plate. An operator may unscrew the tensioner rod and pass at least one of the flange portions through a slot in the brace to slacken the chain. The operator may also position at least one flange portion in a narrow end of the slot, and screw the tensioner rod to press that flange against the brace to tighten the chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Inventors: Timothy R. McGreal, Thomas A. Olson, Guntis Ozers, Ryan Schultz