Patents by Inventor Jesse H. Sims

Jesse H. Sims 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).

  • Differential for a lightweight vehicle
    Publication number: 20090014223
    Abstract: A differential for a vehicle having a suspension includes a first axle shaft, and a second axle shaft. The first axle shaft and the second axle shaft are disposed along a first axis of rotation. A first electric motor is disposed along a second axis of rotation. The second axis of rotation is spaced from the first axis of rotation. A housing is configured to support the first and second axle shafts. The shafts are disposed in a transverse manner through the housing. The first electric motor is also disposed in a transverse manner through the housing. The housing is configured to support the first electric motor as sprung weight, and in a location below the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Robert M. Jones, Bruce L. VanHoozen, Jesse H. Sims