Patents by Inventor William F. Shear

William F. Shear 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: 4397175
    Abstract: A system is provided for two speed movement of a hydraulically driven element. The system includes a housing for a primary piston having a longitudinal bore open at one end. A secondary piston is received within the open bore end to define a secondary expandable reservoir within the primary piston. The primary piston includes a secondary working face disposed within the secondary expandable reservoir and a primary working face disposed in a primary expandable reservoir. High pressure hydraulic fluid is introduced into the secondary expandable reservoir for high speed movement. When the primary piston reaches a predetermined location, high pressure hydraulic fluid is introduced into both reservoirs for low speed movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1983
    Assignee: The Gleason Works
    Inventor: William F. Shear