Patents by Inventor William S. Knudsen

William S. Knudsen 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: 7361112
    Abstract: A transmission mechanism utilizing a source of power which includes a main input shaft that turns upon receipt of power from said source. An auxiliary shaft is turned by the main input shaft through a link that turns the auxiliary shaft at a variable rate relative to the main shaft. A ring gear rotating with the main shaft includes a spur gear in meshing engagement with the same. A gear wheel rotating with the auxiliary shaft connects to the spur gear, via a bearing, for rotation along the ring gear. An output shaft is linked to the spur gear such that the output shaft turns according to the relative turning between the ring gear and the spur gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Inventor: William S. Knudsen