Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Gerondale

Thomas M. Gerondale 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).

  • Trailer
    Patent number: 5474320
    Abstract: A trailer is provided having a support frame and a steering axle. The trailer is interconnected to a tow vehicle. The steering axle is rotatable between a first position providing positive caster and a second position providing negative caster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1995
    Assignee: SSAC & Association, L.L.C.
    Inventors: John C. Bojarski, Thomas M. Gerondale
  • Trailer
    Patent number: 5320376
    Abstract: A trailer is provided having a support frame and a steering axle. The steering axle is rotatable between a first position providing a positive caster and a second position providing a negative caster. The axle is rotated by means of a tongue adjustable between a forward and a rearward position. A connector rod is pivotally connected to the tongue and secured to the axle such that the connector rod rotates the axle into the first position providing a positive caster when the tongue is located in the forward position and rotates the axle to a second position providing a negative caster when the tongue is in the rearward position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1994
    Assignee: Sure Steer Axle Co., Inc.
    Inventors: John C. Bojarski, Thomas M. Gerondale