Patents by Inventor Harold Hernden

Harold Hernden 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).

  • Wheel alignment machine and method
    Patent number: 5727299
    Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for setting the toe-in on motor vehicles during assembly thereof is disclosed which includes a sensor assembly operative to accurately sense the position of a nut runner prior to torquing of a locking jam nut so as to thereby ensure the full desired torque loading is applied to the jam nut. The method includes the step of rotating the nut runner in a reverse direction a predetermined distance subsequent to ascertaining its position so as to provide a distance of travel to assure alignment of the wrenching surfaces of the nut runner and jam nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Dominion Tool & Die Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank E. Lashier, Jr., John F. Kinnick, Harold Hernden, Glen Harm