Patents by Inventor Brent R. Collyer

Brent R. Collyer 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).

  • Bushing with performance tuning features
    Publication number: 20040084822
    Abstract: A bushing is shown to include an inner metal component having a performance tuning feature integrated therewith. An elastomer is bonded to the inner metal component. The performance tuning feature may include one or more ribs extending radially outwardly from and circumferentially about the main elongated body portion of the inner metal component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Brent R. Collyer, Daniel R. Adema, Christopher W. Forrest
  • Bushing with anti-walkout feature
    Publication number: 20030201589
    Abstract: A bushing is shown to include a barpin having an anti-walkout feature in the form of a flange integrated therewith. The flange extends radially outwardly and circumferentially about the elongated body of the barpin. An elastomer is bonded to the barpin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Daniel R. Adema, Brent R. Collyer, Christopher W. Forrest
  • Grooved or ribbed bushing and mating grooved or ribbed bushing receiving bore included within a suspension component
    Publication number: 20030025258
    Abstract: A suspension component connection assembly in the form of a leaf spring connection assembly is shown to include a leaf spring having a leaf spring eye with a grooved portion positioned intermediate its axial ends. A sleeveless bushing is installed within the leaf spring eye and includes a ribbed portion designed to fit within the grooved portion. Centering and retention consistency is achieved thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2001
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Brent R. Collyer, Daniel R. Adema