Patents by Inventor Enzo Paduano

Enzo Paduano 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).

  • Patent number: 7083356
    Abstract: A ball joint restriction system provides a cylindrical extension in the end of the ball, and also provides an oblong housing in the closing cover of the ball joint to restrict movement of the extension. A positioning member positions the cover with respect to the box so that the oblong opening of the housing is provided in the same direction that the oblong opening in the other end of the ball joint box, through which pin or stem of the ball type pin passes. The ball joint will guarantee the maintenance of the connecting rod, whatever is its curve and weight, perfectly aligned with the other components of the system, as well as it will allow that the ball type pin to be always positioned in its designed geometrical axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Dana Industrial S/A
    Inventor: Enzo Paduano
  • Patent number: 6698969
    Abstract: An adjustable steering tie rod assembly having a steering terminal with a threaded rod connected to a tube having an annular cavity and an intermediate tubular member. The intermediate member has an internal helical thread and an external thread. The threaded steering terminal, the intermediate member and the tube are connected in a concentric arrangement. The internal and external threads of the intermediate member allow adjusting the length of the assembly without axial movement of the intermediate member. The bracketing mechanism is designed to assure that the three components are adequately fixed and form a solid assembly. The helical threads of the intermediate member are thrust on the external thread of the rod of the steering terminal and internal thread of the tubular extremity of the steering tie rod to provide security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Dana Industrial S/A
    Inventors: Enzo Paduano, Joao Garcia
  • Patent number: 6619874
    Abstract: A angular movement restriction bushing for ball joints, made of elastomeric providing two quadrants of its external surface with recesses and another two quadrants with smooth external surfaces, opposite between themselves, wherein one of the faces of the bushing is provided with an involving washer that prevents its deformation when mounted and in operation. For correct assembly and improved operation, there is provided a positioning hole, that may be constructed in several forms, but that, encased and in projection of the oblong opening of the ball joint box, has the important function of positioning the bushing when mounting of the ball joint so that the smooth surface of its external circumference, provided in it, stays coincident with the oblong opening existent in the end of the ball joint box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Dana Industrial S/A
    Inventor: Enzo Paduano
  • Publication number: 20020130478
    Abstract: An adjustable steering tie rod assembly having a steering terminal with a threaded rod connected to a tube having an annular cavity and an intermediate tubular member. The intermediate member has an internal helical thread and an external thread. The threaded steering terminal, the intermediate member and the tube are connected in a concentric arrangement. The internal and external threads of the intermediate member allow adjusting the length of the assembly without axial movement of the intermediate member. The bracketing mechanism is designed to assure that the three components are adequately fixed and form a solid assembly. The helical threads of the intermediate member are thrust on the external thread of the rod of the steering terminal and internal thread of the tubular extremity of the steering tie rod to provide security. The arrangement provides for locking the assembly and hinders the spontaneous rotating movement of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Applicant: DANA INDUSTRIAL S/A
    Inventors: Enzo Paduano, Joao Garcia
  • Publication number: 20020076268
    Abstract: A angular movement restriction bushing for ball joints, made of elastomeric providing two quadrants of its external surface with recesses and another two quadrants with smooth external surfaces, opposite between themselves, wherein one of the faces of the bushing is provided with an involving washer that prevents its deformation when mounted and in operation. For correct assembly and improved operation, there is provided a positioning hole, that may be constructed in several forms, but that, encased and in projection of the oblong opening of the ball joint box, has the important function of positioning the bushing when mounting of the ball joint so that the smooth surface of its external circumference, provided in it, stays coincident with the oblong opening existent in the end of the ball joint box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Applicant: DANA INDUSTRIAL S/A
    Inventor: Enzo Paduano
  • Publication number: 20020071716
    Abstract: A ball joint restriction system provides a cylindrical extension in the end of the ball proper, and also provides an oblong housing in the closing cover of the ball joint to restrict movement of the extension. A positioning member positions the cover with respect to the box so that the oblong housing is provided in the same direction that the oblong opening in the other end of the ball joint box, through which pin or stem of the ball type pin. The ball joint will guarantee the maintenance of the connecting rod, whatever is its curve and weight, perfectly aligned with the other components of the system, as well as it will allow that the ball type pin is always positioned in its designed geometrical axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Applicant: DANA INDUSTRIAL S/A
    Inventor: Enzo Paduano