Patents by Inventor David John Hoppert

David John Hoppert 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).

  • Publication number: 20180216659
    Abstract: An improved mechanical joint that remains together under combined vertical, angular and torsional loads, provides vibrational isolation to the stresses experienced and transmitted by any connected members, offers increased angular movement at the joint, and will allow torsional movement. It has its primary use in the automotive industry to connect the control arms to the steering knuckles of an automobile, although they have a plethora of other mechanical applications such as in the movable joints of dolls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventor: David John Hoppert
  • Patent number: 8070365
    Abstract: A generally hollow three element boxed mounting bracket adapted to hold a carrier bearing assembly within it's central cavity and be mechanically affixed to a frame member of a vehicle. The three elements forming the boxed structure each have slotted orifices that align to allow the passage of mechanical fasteners. The relative positioning of the individual bracket elements allows for adjustment of the carrier bearing assembly in the X, Y and Z axes. The bracket also has two slotted orifices for the attachment of the carrier bearing assembly and allows for the attachment of all models of driveshaft carrier bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventor: David John Hoppert
  • Patent number: 7918469
    Abstract: A single unit that combines the advantages of a rear spring spacer block and a traction bar. The rigidity of the traction bar and design of the spacer block eliminate wheel hop and axle wrap while maintaining a level vehicle drive height. No welding is required to install the device, the device is length and height adjustable for a plethora of vehicle applications and the factory ride and handling are preserved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Inventor: David John Hoppert
  • Publication number: 20090212510
    Abstract: A single unit that combines the advantages of a rear spring spacer block and a traction bar. The rigidity of the traction bar and design of the spacer block eliminate wheel hop and axle wrap while maintaining a level vehicle drive height. No welding is required to install the device, the device is length and height adjustable for a plethora of vehicle applications and the factory ride and handling are preserved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: David John Hoppert
  • Publication number: 20090214149
    Abstract: A generally hollow three element boxed mounting bracket adapted to hold a carrier bearing assembly within it's central cavity and be mechanically affixed to a frame member of a vehicle. The three elements forming the boxed structure each have slotted orifices that align to allow the passage of mechanical fasteners. The relative positioning of the individual bracket elements allows for adjustment of the carrier bearing assembly in the X, Y and Z axes. The bracket also has two slotted orifices for the attachment of the carrier bearing assembly and allows for the attachment of all models of driveshaft carrier bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2008
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Inventor: David John Hoppert