Patents by Inventor Verne H. Berry

Verne H. Berry 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).

  • Patent number: 5197785
    Abstract: A two piece adapter rim for wheel assemblies comprises a band formed generally into a circle having inner and outer surfaces wherein the outer surface is for carrying a rubber tire. The assembly includes additionally an outer disc mounted within the band on the inner surface, the outer disc having a central first opening and a plurality of second openings located around the periphery of the first opening. Also included is a replaceable inner adapter disc, the adapter disc having a plurality of third openings which register with the second openings of the outer disc, and a plurality of fourth openings which register with a fixed pattern of attachments of a hub. The hub would be of a piece of heavy machinery or equipment to which the wheel assembly would be attached. A series of bolts are used to secure the adapter disc to the outer disc and then the wheel assembly may be mounted on a hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: Industrial Tires Limited
    Inventor: Verne H. Berry