Patents by Inventor William Herbert Ward

William Herbert Ward 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).

  • Hydrostatic transmission
    Patent number: 6122996
    Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission design including externally mounted protrusions or devices for creating a durable, visible coding system. A clip means is also disclosed for securing to the ends of the axle horns to protect the casing from contact with vehicle wheels. The transmission also includes a friction pack for improved control of the transmission, having a control arm which is not secured directly to the external housing of the transmission.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2000
    Assignee: Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Raymond Hauser, Craig Wigness, Thomas Langenfeld, William Herbert Ward