Patents by Inventor Vernon F. Cox

Vernon F. Cox 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 shaft with shear section and debris retainer
    Patent number: 5024632
    Abstract: A transmission shaft having a shear neck portion adapted to attract failure of the shaft in the event of an overload includes an annular retainer to retain debris resulting from a failure of the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Assignee: Westland Helicopters Limited
    Inventors: Vernon F. Cox, Phillip M. Hyde