David W Freeman

US Patent:

48563889, Aug 15, 1989

Filed:

Apr 14, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/181708

Inventors:

David L. Freeman - Sperry OK

International Classification:

B25B 1300

US Classification:

811772

Abstract:

An adjustable length extension tool is disclosed for interconnection between a driving tool, such as a socket wrench, and an object to be driven, such as a screw or bolt. An extension housing body includes a shaft that can move reciprocally within a bore therein; one end of the sleeve member includes a box opening for interconnection with the driving tool and one end of the shaft includes a box pin for interconnection with a socket. An adjustable compression sleeve is received around the shaft to limit the movement and drag of the shaft within the bore thereby providing infinite length adjustability.

US Patent:

20170307129, Oct 26, 2017

Filed:

Apr 18, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/489982

Inventors:

- Muncie IN, US
David Freeman - Claremore OK, US

Assignee:

Muncie Power Products, Inc. - Muncie IN

International Classification:

F16M 1/04
F16B 2/10
F16M 13/02
B60K 25/06

Abstract:

PTO support systems are disclosed. Embodiments include a bracket with a receiving portion, and an optional enclosing member. When connected, the receiving portion of the bracket and the enclosing member cooperatively retain a PTO shaft while in operation, and may also allow the shaft to move in the direction of the axis of the shaft. The bracket may be easily attached to a transmission housing or motor vehicle frame. Once attached, a user may place the shaft onto the receiving portion of the bracket, which is configured to at least temporarily retain the shaft, in order to avoid the need for the user to manually support the weight of the shaft while simultaneously attaching the enclosing member to the bracket.

US Patent:

20170167543, Jun 15, 2017

Filed:

Dec 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/373706

Inventors:

- Muncie IN, US
Dave Gormley - Sapulpa OK, US
David Houston Freeman - Claremore OK, US
James Robert Abbott - Muncie IN, US

Assignee:

Muncie Power Products, Inc. - Muncie IN

International Classification:

F16D 11/10
F16D 1/00
B60K 25/00

Abstract:

Systems and methods for mounting components to machinery, including machinery with a rotatable shaft, are disclosed. Embodiments include systems and methods for mounting auxiliary devices, such as hydraulic pumps or electric generators, to a power takeoff (PTO). In some embodiments, the mounting system maintains alignment of the auxiliary device with the PTO while allowing hand rotation of the auxiliary device to an appropriate orientation and secures the auxiliary device to the PTO in the selected orientation. Embodiments include a stationary member that connects to a PTO and captures a rotatable member between the stationary member and the PTO. When the appropriate orientation of the auxiliary device is achieved, the rotatable member can be moved toward the auxiliary device to connect to the auxiliary device and to engage the stationary member (and to possibly engage teeth in the stationary member) to lock the orientation of the rotatable member.