Patents by Inventor Jason Dillard

Jason Dillard 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).

  • Traction control apparatus and method for a tandem axle system
    Patent number: 8955858
    Abstract: A traction assist system for a vehicle having a tandem-axle system includes a drive axle and a non-drive axle attached to a suspension beam on opposite sides of a pivot about which the suspension beam is rotatable. A device selectively applies a force to the suspension beam on the side of the pivot at which the drive axle is attached, such that the suspension beam tends to rotate to provide a downward force on the drive axle. The device can also apply the downward force directly to the drive axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Ridewell Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Koontz, William Mattocks, Jason Dillard
  • Traction Control Apparatus And Method For A Tandem Axle System
    Publication number: 20140167378
    Abstract: A traction assist system for a vehicle having a tandem-axle system includes a drive axle and a non-drive axle attached to a suspension beam on opposite sides of a pivot about which the suspension beam is rotatable. A device selectively applies a force to the suspension beam on the side of the pivot at which the drive axle is attached, such that the suspension beam tends to rotate to provide a downward force on the drive axle. The device can also apply the downward force directly to the drive axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Ridewell Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Koontz, William Mattocks, Jason Dillard
  • Force steer axle assembly with redundant centering
    Patent number: 8459400
    Abstract: A force steer axle assembly is disclosed for providing redundant fail-safe steering control to an axle. The assembly includes a centering cylinder for maintaining the axle in a centered position and for steering the axle as directed. The assembly further includes a hydraulic control system for providing centering and steering actuation to the cylinder, and an electrical control system for receiving user input and controlling the hydraulic system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Ridewell Corporation
    Inventor: Jason Dillard
  • Force Steer Axle Assembly With Redundant Centering
    Publication number: 20110291373
    Abstract: A force steer axle assembly is disclosed for providing redundant fail-safe steering control to an axle. The assembly includes a centering cylinder for maintaining the axle in a centered position and for steering the axle as directed. The assembly further includes a hydraulic control system for providing centering and steering actuation to the cylinder, and an electrical control system for receiving user input and controlling the hydraulic system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Jason Dillard