Patents by Inventor Jeffrey L. Vey

Jeffrey L. Vey 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: 8899372
    Abstract: A suspension system for a motor vehicle including a frame assembly; a differential supported on the frame assembly; a wheel hub connected to each of two half shaft assemblies engaging the differential and being pivotally connected to the frame assembly; and at least one air spring operatively positioned between the frame assembly and each of the wheel hubs. The air springs are connected to a rotating linkage which maintains a substantially linear axis of compression for the air springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Motor Trike, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Vey, John Petry, Jeffrey D. Vey, Christopher Vey, Adam Schumann, Ryan Reineck
  • Patent number: 8708353
    Abstract: A toe/camber adjustment mechanism comprising: a first ear section having an aperture; a second ear section having an aperture; at least one cam plate positioned on at least one aperture in the ear sections, the cam plate comprising: a rod aperture offset from a center of the cam plate; a plurality of positioning apertures; and a torque application point; at least one locking insert member aligning and fixing at least one of the positioning apertures in the cam plate with at least one aperture in the ear sections; and a pivot rod extending through the apertures in the ear sections and the rod aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey
  • Patent number: 8474847
    Abstract: A running board assembly for a three wheel motorcycle including independent first and second support frame members. Each of the support frame members further includes: i) a substantially U-shaped configuration having a rear lateral section, a longitudinal section, and a front lateral section; ii) a connector on the rear lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle frame; and iii) a connector on the front lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle engine block. A running board member is connected to each of the support frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey
  • Patent number: 8356839
    Abstract: A trailer having a forward frame section, a rearward frame section, and two trailing arm suspension links forming an independent suspension system without a unitary cross axle. The trailing arm suspension links further include (i) a pivot joint connected to the forward frame section, (ii) a wheel hub assembly including a spindle; and (iii) a shock mount including a bracket position rearward of the spindle. The shock absorbing mechanism has a first end pivotally connected to the shock mount and a second end pivotally connected to the rear frame section rearward of the shock mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey
  • Patent number: 8342548
    Abstract: A suspension system for a motor vehicle including a frame assembly; a differential supported on the frame assembly; two half shaft assemblies engaging the differential and being pivotally connected to the frame assembly; and at least one air spring operatively positioned between the frame assembly and each of the half shaft assemblies. The air springs are connected to a rotating linkage which maintains a substantially linear axis of compression for the air springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Motor Trike, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Vey, John Petry, Jeffrey D. Vey, Christopher Vey, Adam Schumann, Ryan Reineck
  • Patent number: 8342549
    Abstract: A running board assembly for a three wheel motorcycle including independent first and second support frame members. Each of the support frame members further includes: i) a substantially U-shaped configuration having a rear lateral section, a longitudinal section, and a front lateral section; ii) a connector on the rear lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle frame; and iii) a connector on the front lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle engine block. A running board member is connected to each of the support frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey
  • Patent number: 7607673
    Abstract: A running board assembly for a three wheel motorcycle including independent first and second support frame members. Each of the support frame members further includes: i) a substantially U-shaped configuration having a rear lateral section, a longitudinal section, and a front lateral section; ii) a connector on the rear lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle frame; and iii) a connector on the front lateral section adapted for connection to a motorcycle engine block. A running board member is connected to each of the support frame members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey
  • Patent number: 7228930
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for converting a two wheel vehicle to a three wheel vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a swing arm assembly having two arms connected by an intermediate member with each of the arms having a pivotal connector attached to one of their ends. A third link has a first end pivotally connected to the intermediate member and a second end free of the swing arm assembly. The mounting assembly may be adapted to fit the frames of Harley Davidson V-Rod model motorcycles by using arm extensions that connect the swing arm shaft assembly to the frame of the motorcycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey
  • Patent number: 6964314
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for converting a two wheel vehicle to a three wheel vehicle. The mounting assembly includes a swing arm assembly having two arms connected by an intermediate member with each of the arms having a pivotal connector attached to one of their ends. A third link has a first end pivotally connected to the intermediate member and a second end free of the swing arm assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: Motor Trike, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey
  • Patent number: D529841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Thoroughbred Motorsports, Incorporated
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey
  • Patent number: D547701
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Thoroughbred Motorsports, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Vey