Patents by Inventor Daniel R. Adema

Daniel R. Adema 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).

  • Bushing with performance tuning features
    Publication number: 20040084822
    Abstract: A bushing is shown to include an inner metal component having a performance tuning feature integrated therewith. An elastomer is bonded to the inner metal component. The performance tuning feature may include one or more ribs extending radially outwardly from and circumferentially about the main elongated body portion of the inner metal component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Brent R. Collyer, Daniel R. Adema, Christopher W. Forrest
  • Bushing with anti-walkout feature
    Publication number: 20030201589
    Abstract: A bushing is shown to include a barpin having an anti-walkout feature in the form of a flange integrated therewith. The flange extends radially outwardly and circumferentially about the elongated body of the barpin. An elastomer is bonded to the barpin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel R. Adema, Brent R. Collyer, Christopher W. Forrest
  • Vehicle suspension
    Patent number: 6585286
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension for connecting a vehicle frame rail to a first vehicle axle and for connecting the vehicle frame rail to a second vehicle axle includes a fabricated equalizing beam connected to the first and second vehicle axles, a split bolster spring assembly connected to the equalizing beam, a fabricated saddle connected to the split bolster spring assembly, and a modular shear plate connected to the saddle and to the vehicle frame rail. The modular shear plate permits use of a universal saddle for mounting to a variety of vehicle frame configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: The Boler Company
    Inventors: Daniel R. Adema, Ashley T. Dudding, Michael J. Gottschalk, Roger D. Jable, Christopher B. Wall
  • Grooved or ribbed bushing and mating grooved or ribbed bushing receiving bore included within a suspension component
    Publication number: 20030025258
    Abstract: A suspension component connection assembly in the form of a leaf spring connection assembly is shown to include a leaf spring having a leaf spring eye with a grooved portion positioned intermediate its axial ends. A sleeveless bushing is installed within the leaf spring eye and includes a ribbed portion designed to fit within the grooved portion. Centering and retention consistency is achieved thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Brent R. Collyer, Daniel R. Adema
  • Vehicle suspension
    Publication number: 20020163165
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension for connecting a vehicle frame rail to a first vehicle axle and for connecting the vehicle frame rail to a second vehicle axle includes a fabricated equalizing beam connected to the first and second vehicle axles, a split bolster spring assembly connected to the equalizing beam, a fabricated saddle connected to the split bolster spring assembly, and a modular shear plate connected to the saddle and to the vehicle frame rail. The modular shear plate permits use of a universal saddle for mounting to a variety of vehicle frame configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventors: Daniel R. Adema, Ashley T. Dudding, Michael J. Gottschalk, Roger D. Jable, Christopher B. Wall