Patents by Inventor Virgil D. Hodges

Virgil D. Hodges 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).

  • Self adjusting belt tightening tool
    Patent number: 4708320
    Abstract: A self adjusting belt tightening tool for use in adjusting belts on various belt driven automotive components and other related applicatons. The self adjusting belt tightening tool comprises a shaft having a handle on one end and a foot on the other end. A freely swinging grap bar is pivotally mounted on the shaft having an adjustable toe on its end. The toe is adjustable to various positions by means of a removable pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1987
    Inventor: Virgil D. Hodges
  • Self adjusting belt tightening tool
    Patent number: D289134
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1987
    Inventor: Virgil D. Hodges