Patents by Inventor Rodney G. Kendall

Rodney G. Kendall 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).

  • Vehicular steering system for reverse paths
    Patent number: 5247442
    Abstract: The components of a tractor-trailer assembly are provided with means for determining the ball angle between the tractor and trailer during backing as well as the distance and location of the backing objective with respect to the back of the trailer. Intelligence concerning these data are processed to determine the corrections required in current steering conditions to maintain a desired course of trailer travel during backing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Brigham Young University
    Inventor: Rodney G. Kendall