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US 2026/0185658 A1Published application
Chain lubrication tool with fluid recovery feature
OwnerWilliam Ferrell McColloughinventor
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides a chain drive lubrication tool having a dispenser with a recovery plate positioned beneath the chain path. The recovery plate collects excess aerosol lubricant and redistributes it to the underside of the chain. The dispenser and plate may include opposing surfaces that guide the chain into a V-shaped orientation to improve lubricant distribution. Optional features include a hinged recovery plate and a collection tray for excess lubricant.
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A chain drive lubricating system, comprising:
- a lubricating tool having:
- a collar for reversibly attaching to an aerosol can;
- an adapter with an entry or axial opening for receiving lubricating fluid;
- an arm for connecting the collar to the adapter;
- a dispenser with an exit opening for connecting to the adapter,
- wherein the adapter and dispenser form a chamber including the entry opening for receiving lubricating fluid and an exit opening for dispensing lubricating fluid onto a chain drive.
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A method of lubricating a chain, comprising:
- attaching a recovery plate to a dispenser;
- spraying lubricant onto the chain from an aerosol source;
- capturing excess lubricant beneath the chain;
- and
- reapplying the excess lubricant to the underside of the chain as the chain exits the dispenser.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.