Thomas J Ford

US Patent:

6350208, Feb 26, 2002

Filed:

Jan 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/490715

Inventors:

Thomas R. Ford - Rochester MI 48306

International Classification:

A63B 6936

US Classification:

473249, 473251, 473313, 473340

Abstract:

A golf putter has a putter head which is ring shaped with a flattened front wall defining a striking face. A hosel is supported by a web cantilevered from a rear wall to locate the hosel at the center of mass of the putter head, to minimize any tendency for twisting as the ball is struck. Sighting marks are recessed into the web and at the top center of the front wall.

US Patent:

48385697, Jun 13, 1989

Filed:

Apr 25, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/185480

Inventors:

Thomas R. Ford - Rochester MI

International Classification:

B62K 304

US Classification:

280275

Abstract:

A bicycle constructed with a one piece frame of resilient material which acts as a leaf spring, flexing to absorb varying road and riding conditions. A modular seat post-pedal bearing assembly is adjustable vertically to suit the rider and ground clearance requirements.

US Patent:

51466759, Sep 15, 1992

Filed:

Jun 7, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/711808

Inventors:

George Ford - Fort Washington PA
Richard G. Ford - Ambler PA
Thomas J. Ford - Oreland PA

Assignee:

George Ford & Sons, Inc. - Philadelphia PA

International Classification:

B21B 3108

US Classification:

29123

Abstract:

A cylindrical roller apparatus for a glass tempering oven comprises a ceramic roller having a first end portion and a second end portion, a flat formed on each end portion of the roller, an end cap having a cylindrical wall mounted on each end portion of the roller, a metal retaining plate positioned on each flat, and a screw threaded through each end cap wall that screws into contact with the retaining plate for securing each end cap to the roller and for pushing the roller flush against the inner surface of the end cap wall. An acess hole can be provided in the end cap for welding together the screw, retaining plate, and end cap. Grooves can also be formed on the inner surface of the end cap, accessible through an opening formed through the end cap, to allow injection of adhesive between the roller and end cap to further secure the two together.

US Patent:

D4370171, Jan 30, 2001

Filed:

Dec 3, 1999

Appl. No.:

D/114984

Inventors:

Thomas R. Ford - Rochester MI

International Classification:

2102

US Classification:

D21744