Patents by Inventor Carol L. Bennett

Carol L. Bennett 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).

  • Power axle for a commercial vehicle
    Patent number: 8025117
    Abstract: A power axle for assisting an automotive vehicle in ascending and descending steep slopes and grades includes an electromagnetic motor mounted to one floating axle of the vehicle, a junction box mounted to and electrically connected to the electromagnetic motor, a DC/AC power inverter mounted to the cab interposed between and for electrically interconnecting the vehicle's battery to the electromagnetic motor for powering the motor from the battery and control switches mounted on the dashboard and which include an on/off switch and a speed control dial for regulating and controlling the interaction and engagement of the electromagnetic motor with the floating axle of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventors: Lawrence R. Bennett, Sr., Carol L. Bennett
  • Power axle for a commercial vehicle
    Publication number: 20100224430
    Abstract: A power axle for assisting an automotive vehicle in ascending and descending steep slopes and grades includes an electromagnetic motor mounted to one floating axle of the vehicle, a junction box mounted to and electrically connected to the electromagnetic motor, a DC/AC power inverter mounted to the cab interposed between and for electrically interconnecting the vehicle's battery to the electromagnetic motor for powering the motor from the battery and control switches mounted on the dashboard and which include an on/off switch and a speed control dial for regulating and controlling the interaction and engagement of the electromagnetic motor with the floating axle of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Lawrence R. Bennett, SR., Carol L. Bennett