Patents by Inventor Cecil Edward Wright

Cecil Edward Wright 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).

  • Rack and pinion steering unit
    Patent number: 4028957
    Abstract: A housing for rack and pinion gears incorporates a downward facing slot. The rack slides on a bearing surface above the slot and includes a centrally mounted flange extending downwardly through the slot for mounting tie rod ends. The pinion gear is carried in a bushing and bearing and engages the upper gear tooth surface of the rack. Extremes of travel of the rack are accommodated by flexible boots covering the open ends of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 14, 1977
    Inventor: Cecil Edward Wright