Patents by Inventor Virgil W. Kaiser, deceased

Virgil W. Kaiser, deceased 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).

  • Steering axle assembly
    Patent number: 4043567
    Abstract: A steering axle assembly for a motor vehicle, including an axle, at least one king pin mounted at one end of the axle, a pivotal steering knuckle having a bore rotatably receiving the king pin, a closure cap mounted on the steering knuckle for closing the bore, and an annular sealing element disposed between the end cap and the knuckle. The end cap includes an annular recess for receiving a portion of the sealing element, a central, lubricant reservoir in alignment with the bore, and a lubricant check valve which permits lubricant to pass only outwardly from the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1974
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1977
    Assignee: V. W. Kaiser Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Virgil W. Kaiser, deceased