Patents by Inventor Jason A. Sovern

Jason A. Sovern 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 steering unit and frame assembly for supporting steering unit
    Patent number: 8517142
    Abstract: A steering unit includes a housing, a steering shaft, a bearing, a steering arm, and a stop portion. The housing includes upper and lower portions that cooperate to define an interior. The steering shaft includes an upper and lower end. The bearing is supported by the lower portion of the housing and is disposed at least partially within the interior. The steering shaft is journaled with respect to the lower portion of the housing by the bearing. The steering arm is coupled with the lower end of the steering shaft and is configured for coupling to steerable wheels. The stop portion projects from the lower portion of the housing and into a travel path of the steering arm such that the steering arm selectively contacts the stop portion to prevent over-rotation of the steering shaft. A vehicular frame assembly for supporting the steering unit is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: L. Tyler Farrar, Jason A. Sovern, Hiroaki Tomita, Bunzo Seki, Hiromitsu Shiina