Patents by Inventor Todd J. Ford

Todd J. Ford 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).

  • Vehicle wheel balance weights
    Patent number: 9400032
    Abstract: A vehicle wheel weight for attachment to a wheel rim comprises a mass portion formed of nonlead material and configured to be juxtaposed against a wheel rim when attached to a wheel. The mass portion defines a clip groove on an exterior side thereof, with the clip groove being defined by opposed first and second sidewalls. The wheel weight also includes a clip having an extended portion for engaging the wheel rim and an attachment portion seated in the clip groove. A self-locking arrangement is provided on the clip and the mass portion for interconnecting the attachment portion of the clip with the mass portion such that when the attachment portion is seated in the clip groove the self-locking arrangement secures the clip to the mass portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Hennessy Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd J. Ford, Andrew Freeman
  • Chainsaw tensioning device
    Patent number: 8220166
    Abstract: A chainsaw has a cam lever and cam assembly that can be used to adjust the tension of a guide bar in the chainsaw. Once the tension of the guide bar has been lessened, the guide bar can be moved back and forth by using a chain-tightening knob and tightening mechanism. The movement of the guide bar causes the chain to tighten or loosen on the guide bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc
    Inventors: David B. Fisher, Todd J. Ford
  • Chainsaw tensioning device
    Publication number: 20100293797
    Abstract: A chainsaw has a cam lever and cam assembly that can be used to adjust the tension of a guide bar in the chainsaw. Once the tension of the guide bar has been lessened, the guide bar can be moved back and forth by using a chain-tightening knob and tightening mechanism. The movement of the guide bar causes the chain to tighten or loosen on the guide bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: MTD Products Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Fisher, Todd J. Ford
  • Chainsaw tensioning device
    Patent number: 7743513
    Abstract: A chainsaw has a cam lever and cam assembly that can be used to adjust the tension of a guide bar in the chainsaw. Once the tension of the guide bar has been lessened, the guide bar can be moved back and forth by using a chain-tightening knob and tightening mechanism. The movement of the guide bar causes the chain to tighten or loosen on the guide bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: MTD Products Inc
    Inventors: David B. Fisher, Todd J. Ford