Patents by Inventor David B. Kolka

David B. Kolka 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).

  • Vehicle stabilization system and method
    Patent number: 5580089
    Abstract: The vehicle stabilization system includes a frame (13) supported by wheel support assemblies (10). Each wheel support assembly includes a guide beam assembly (38), a transfer box (70) and a tire and wheel (104) attached to the transfer box by a lower yoke (80), an upper yoke (80) and a suspension spring. A cylinder (162) moves the transfer box (70) relative to the guidebeam assembly (38) to raise and lower the frame (12). A cylinder (168) pivots the guide beam assembly (38) about the axis of a king pin (40) to adjust the camber of a wheel and tire. When the vehicle travels around a curve, cylinders (162) tilt the frame (12) to shift the vehicle center of gravity and the cylinders (168) adjust wheel camber as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Inventor: David B. Kolka