Patents by Inventor Kelly Molenaar

Kelly Molenaar 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).

  • PREMIUM PERFORMANCE BALL JOINT AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140205365
    Abstract: Ball joints, systems in which they are used, and suspension systems in which the ball joint systems are employed. The ball joints, systems and suspension mechanisms are especially useful for racing vehicles in which premium performance is desired. As an additional feature, the products of this invention are especially appreciated because of the ability to quickly and easily replace or change them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Premium preformance ball joint and system
    Patent number: 8662783
    Abstract: Ball joints, systems in which they are used, and suspension systems in which the ball joint systems are employed. The ball joints, systems and suspension mechanisms are especially useful for racing vehicles in which premium performance is desired. As an additional feature, the products of this invention are especially appreciated because of the ability to quickly and easily replace or change them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Premium preformance ball joint and system
    Publication number: 20120093573
    Abstract: Ball joints, systems in which they are used, and suspension systems in which the ball joint systems are employed. The ball joints, systems and suspension mechanisms are especially useful for racing vehicles in which premium performance is desired. As an additional feature, the products of this invention are especially appreciated because of the ability to quickly and easily replace or change them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Premium performance ball joint and system
    Patent number: 7927035
    Abstract: Ball joints, systems in which they are used, and suspension systems in which the ball joint systems are employed. The ball joints, systems and suspension mechanisms are especially useful for racing vehicles in which premium performance is desired. As an additional feature, the products of this invention are especially appreciated because of the ability to quickly and easily replace or change them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Howe Racing Enterprises
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Lower a-frame bushing assembly
    Patent number: 7927017
    Abstract: Bearing assembly that is of integral construction or manufacture and is capable of internal lubrication. The all metal construction gives a long lasting, easily installable, easy to lubricate, smooth ride bushing assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Howe Racing Enterprises
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Tie rod end with a ball joint
    Publication number: 20090238636
    Abstract: This novel ball joint has the advantage that the housing top can be removed for quick and easy replacement of a ball. It also has a grease zerk for easy maintenance. The removal of the cap is also convenient not only for the replacement of the ball but for inspection of the joint for wear or the amount of lubrication present within the housing. It also has the added feature of the snap compression ring to ensure the integrity of the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventors: Chas Howe, Kelly Molenaar
  • Premium performance ball joint and system
    Publication number: 20090185852
    Abstract: Ball joints, systems in which they are used, and suspension systems in which the ball joint systems are employed. The ball joints, systems and suspension mechanisms are especially useful for racing vehicles in which premium performance is desired. As an additional feature, the products of this invention are especially appreciated because of the ability to quickly and easily replace or change them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Lower a-frame bushing assembly
    Publication number: 20080175525
    Abstract: Bearing assembly that is of integral construction or manufacture and is capable of internal lubrication. The all metal construction gives a long lasting, easily installable, easy to lubricate, smooth ride bushing assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Steering quickener
    Publication number: 20060122022
    Abstract: A steering quickener including at least a housing and a cap, an immobile stationary gear, an input shaft, two or more planetary gears, a drive pin, an output gear, thrust washer, an output shaft, at least one roller bearing and at least one O-ring is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Tie rod end and ball joint combination
    Patent number: 6908251
    Abstract: Novel tie rod ends and ball joint combinations that are especially useful in racing vehicles in which high performance is desired. The devices provide a reduction in friction such that the required steering effort with regard to both the rotation and misalignment of tie rods can be managed to enhance the steering.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Howe Racing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Novel tie rod end and ball joint combination
    Publication number: 20050047851
    Abstract: Novel tie rod ends and ball joint combinations that are especially useful in racing vehicles in which high performance is desired. The devices provide a reduction in friction such that the required steering effort with regard to both the rotation and misalignment of tie rods can be managed to enhance the steering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar
  • Premium performance ball joint and system
    Publication number: 20030133745
    Abstract: Ball joints, systems in which they are used, and suspension systems in which the ball joint systems are employed. The ball joints, systems and suspension mechanisms are especially useful for racing vehicles in which premium performance is desired. As an additional feature, the products of this invention are especially appreciated because of the ability to quickly and easily replace or change them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Kelly Molenaar