Patents by Inventor Curt C. Hildebrand

Curt C. Hildebrand 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).

  • Revolving shackle
    Patent number: 6435532
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of articulating a vehicle is disclosed using a rotatable shackle connected to the frame and the suspension system of the vehicle. As one side of an axle is moved to a different levels from the other side, the shackle rotates, allowing the vehicle to articulate and assisting the spring eye of a leaf spring suspension system to remain substantially in its resting position. Pivoting connections may be provided where the rotatable shackle is connected to the frame, where the rotatable shackle is connected to the suspension system, and within the rotatable shackle itself. The rotatable shackle is self supporting and may include a bushing to receive a portion of the rotatable shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Tera Manufacturing
    Inventor: Curt C. Hildebrand
  • Revolving shackle
    Publication number: 20010040359
    Abstract: An apparatus and method of articulating a vehicle is disclosed using a rotatable shackle connected to the frame and the suspension system of the vehicle. As one side of an axle is moved to a different level from the other side, the shackle rotates, allowing the vehicle to articulate and assisting the spring eye of a leaf spring suspension system to remain substantially in its resting position. Pivoting connections may be provided where the rotatable shackle is connected to the frame, where the rotatable shackle is connected to the suspension system, and within the rotatable shackle itself. The rotatable shackle is self supporting and may include a bushing to receive a portion of the rotatable shackle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Applicant: Metal Made Rite, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Curt C. Hildebrand