Patents by Inventor Norman Kent Teague

Norman Kent Teague 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).

  • Wheel mounting assembly and method
    Patent number: 6715843
    Abstract: In a hub-piloted wheel mounting assembly, relative movement between a hub and drum, which can cause a wheel and tire to become out of balance, is prevented. The hub has at least one bolt extending from it and the drum has an oversized aperture for receiving the bolt so that an area of space between the bolt and the sides of the aperture is created. A spacing insert having a body with a bore for closely receiving the bolt and which is configured to be closely received within the aperture of the drum is provided to prevent relative movement of the bolt within the aperture. This prevents shifting or slippage of the drum with respect to the hub and keeps the wheel and tire in balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Kent's Tire Service, Inc.
    Inventor: Norman Kent Teague
  • Wheel mounting assembly and method
    Publication number: 20030146656
    Abstract: In a hub-piloted wheel mounting assembly, relative movement between a hub and drum, which can cause a wheel and tire to become out of balance, is prevented. The hub has at least one bolt extending from it and the drum has an oversized aperture for receiving the bolt so that an area of space between the bolt and the sides of the aperture is created. A spacing insert having a body with a bore for closely receiving the bolt and which is configured to be closely received within the aperture of the drum is provided to prevent relative movement of the bolt within the aperture. This prevents shifting or slippage of the drum with respect to the hub and keeps the wheel and tire in balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventor: Norman Kent Teague