Patents by Inventor Richard L. Paddison

Richard L. Paddison 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).

  • Patent number: 5588660
    Abstract: A steering axle includes a reversible axle beam assembleable with a pair of steering knuckle assemblies in one orientation providing a first range of maximum steering angles and in a second, reversed orientation providing a second range of maximum steering angles. The axle beam includes an elongated structure with two ends, each adapted to carry a steering knuckle assembly that is pivotably rotatable about a steering axis by a steering arm. Each end of the axle beam includes a pair of stops formed integrally therewith. The two stops within each pair are disposed across the longitudinal centerline of the axle from each other and at two distinct distances along the axle beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Richard L. Paddison
  • Patent number: 4206935
    Abstract: A motor vehicle roll control system in a motor vehicle having a suspension system including one or more anti-roll bars, said motor vehicle being a dual-purpose vehicle for both road use and off-road use, which roll control system includes anti-roll force adjustment means whereby the action of said anti-roll bars can be eliminated or modified within predetermined limits, either manually or automatically, to compensate for changes in terrain traversed by said vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1980
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Sheppard, Richard L. Paddison