Patents by Inventor James T. Kring

James T. Kring 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).

  • Toe-in angle adjustment for vehicle wheels
    Patent number: 5549319
    Abstract: A toe-in angle adjustment mechanism is provided which comprises a geared adjustment plate that is attached to a suspension arm for a rear wheel. The adjustment plate has a bushing centrally mounted therein and is connected to the wheel spindle. A locking plate is provided to prevent unwanted frame movement of the wheel angle during adjustment. The locking plate has an access for a geared adjustment tool for engaging the teeth of the adjustment plate to pivot the adjustment plate and thus the spindle to adjust the toe-in angle of the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1996
    Assignee: L & W Engineering Company
    Inventor: James T. Kring