Patents by Inventor Wade A. Norden

Wade A. Norden 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).

  • Anti-separation device for use with isolator
    Patent number: 8220356
    Abstract: An anti-separation device for use with an isolator that couples a steering input shaft and a steering gear connector includes a retaining plate and a retaining formation. The retaining plate is coupled to the steering gear connector and is configured to displace with and torque with the steering gear connector. The retaining formation is coupled to the steering input shaft and is configured to displace with and torque with the steering input shaft. When the isolator fails and the steering input shaft displaces or rotates relative to the steering gear connector, the retaining plate limits the relative displacement or rotation of the retaining formation and couples the steering input shaft to the steering gear connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathon J. Gerke, Wade A. Norden
  • ANTI-SEPARATION DEVICE FOR USE WITH ISOLATOR
    Publication number: 20090249917
    Abstract: An anti-separation device for use with an isolator that couples a steering input shaft and a steering gear connector includes a retaining plate and a retaining formation. The retaining plate is coupled to the steering gear connector and is configured to displace with and torque with the steering gear connector. The retaining formation is coupled to the steering input shaft and is configured to displace with and torque with the steering input shaft. When the isolator fails and the steering input shaft displaces or rotates relative to the steering gear connector, the retaining plate limits the relative displacement or rotation of the retaining formation and couples the steering input shaft to the steering gear connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: International Truck Intellectual Property Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathon J. Gerke, Wade A. Norden
  • Integrated front lower shock mount, axle spacer and caster wedge
    Patent number: 6352245
    Abstract: The invention provides a single member insert positionable between a front axle and each front leaf spring as a spacer. The member allows attachment of one end of a shock absorber for bracing against the axle. The member also serves as a caster wedge for maintaining proper steering response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Assignee: International Truck and Engine Corp.
    Inventor: Wade A. Norden