ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 10 -- United States Patent no. 12,410,886, issued on Sept. 9.
"Chain lubricant applicator apparatus" was invented by Henry J Krause (Hauppauge, N.Y.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A chain lubricant applicator apparatus attaches to a container of lubricant. Three wicking pads define a channel for passage of a chain to be lubricated, and apply lubricant to the chain rollers and side plates of the chain. The side wicking pads may be retained in place by a retaining feature such as small serrations or teeth. A valve in the housing regulates lubricant flow from the lubricant container to the wicking pads."
The patent was filed on Dec. 20, 2023, under Application No. 18/391,...