Patents by Inventor John Hinz

John Hinz 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: 12629976
    Abstract: A modular axle clamp and riser system for use in a suspension system, which includes a top mount having a substantially flat upper surface, a top mount body which extends transversely to the flat upper surface, a pair of opposing ears which extend from the top mount body, and at least one top mount tooth extending from the top mount body in a direction opposite the ears. Also included is a wedge with at least one wedge tooth which matingly engages the at least one top mount tooth, a wedge upper surface, and a pinion angle surface. Further, the wedge defines a pinion angle between the wedge upper surface and the pinion angle surface. Moreover, an axle mount with at least one axle mount tooth which matingly engages at least one of the at least one top mount tooth and the at least one wedge tooth is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2025
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2026
    Assignee: Hendrickson Mt. Vernon, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Ryan Gumbel, John Hinz
  • Publication number: 20250353341
    Abstract: A modular axle clamp and riser system for use in a suspension system, which includes a top mount having a substantially flat upper surface, a top mount body which extends transversely to the flat upper surface, a pair of opposing ears which extend from the top mount body, and at least one top mount tooth extending from the top mount body in a direction opposite the ears. Also included is a wedge with at least one wedge tooth which matingly engages the at least one top mount tooth, a wedge upper surface, and a pinion angle surface. Further, the wedge defines a pinion angle between the wedge upper surface and the pinion angle surface. Moreover, an axle mount with at least one axle mount tooth which matingly engages at least one of the at least one top mount tooth and the at least one wedge tooth is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2025
    Publication date: November 20, 2025
    Inventors: Christopher Ryan Gumbel, John Hinz
  • Patent number: 12397600
    Abstract: A modular axle clamp and riser system for use in a suspension system, which includes a top mount having a substantially flat upper surface, a top mount body which extends transversely to the flat upper surface, a pair of opposing ears which extend from the top mount body, and at least one top mount tooth extending from the top mount body in a direction opposite the ears. Also included is a wedge with at least one wedge tooth which matingly engages the at least one top mount tooth, a wedge upper surface, and a pinion angle surface. Further, the wedge defines a pinion angle between the wedge upper surface and the pinion angle surface. Moreover, an axle mount with at least one axle mount tooth which matingly engages at least one of the at least one top mount tooth and the at least one wedge tooth is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2025
    Assignee: Hendrickson Mt. Vernon, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Ryan Gumbel, John Hinz, Robin Scot Clements
  • Publication number: 20230079061
    Abstract: A modular axle clamp and riser system for use in a suspension system, which includes a top mount having a substantially flat upper surface, a top mount body which extends transversely to the flat upper surface, a pair of opposing ears which extend from the top mount body, and at least one top mount tooth extending from the top mount body in a direction opposite the ears. Also included is a wedge with at least one wedge tooth which matingly engages the at least one top mount tooth, a wedge upper surface, and a pinion angle surface. Further, the wedge defines a pinion angle between the wedge upper surface and the pinion angle surface. Moreover, an axle mount with at least one axle mount tooth which matingly engages at least one of the at least one top mount tooth and the at least one wedge tooth is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher Ryan GUMBEL, John HINZ, Robin Scot CLEMENTS
  • Patent number: 10919354
    Abstract: A tandem suspension system. At least two parallel axles are connected via two eyeleted leaf springs. The eyeleted leaf springs have ends that terminate in eyelets. Each eyelet receives a bushing and adjustable pin. A bracket secures the axles to the eyeleted leaf springs. The eyeleted leaf springs are camelback leaf springs, planar leaf springs or bent leaf springs. Additional leaf springs are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: REYCO GRANNING, LLC
    Inventors: John Stuart, Rajakumar Subbarayalu, John Hinz
  • Publication number: 20200247203
    Abstract: A tandem suspension system. At least two parallel axles are connected via two eyeleted leaf springs. The eyeleted leaf springs have ends that terminate in eyelets. Each eyelet receives a bushing and adjustable pin. A bracket secures the axles to the eyeleted leaf springs. The eyeleted leaf springs are camelback leaf springs, planar leaf springs or bent leaf springs. Additional leaf springs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Inventors: John Stuart, Rajakumar Subbarayalu, John Hinz
  • Patent number: 10426170
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods and compositions capable of controlling or reducing the infestation of weeds or unwanted plants, the compositions containing HPPD inhibitor herbicide, glyphosate, and fomesafen. The disclosure further provides for methods and compositions capable of controlling or reducing the infestation of weeds or unwanted plants, increasing the yield of plants or crops, and reducing the injury of plants or crops. Seeds, plants, and plant parts treated with compositions described herein are also provided for by the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP
    Inventors: David Tanner, James Bloomberg, Stephen M Irons, John Hinz
  • Publication number: 20180264903
    Abstract: A tandem suspension system. At least two parallel axles are connected via two eyeleted leaf springs. The eyeleted leaf springs have ends that terminate in eyelets. Each eyelet receives a bushing and adjustable pin. A bracket secures the axles to the eyeleted leaf springs. The eyeleted leaf springs are camelback leaf springs, planar leaf springs or bent leaf springs. Additional leaf springs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: John Stuart, Rajakumar Subbarayalu, John Hinz
  • Publication number: 20180103644
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods and compositions capable of controlling or reducing the infestation of weeds or unwanted plants, the compositions containing HPPD inhibitor herbicide, glyphosate, and fomesafen. The disclosure further provides for methods and compositions capable of controlling or reducing the infestation of weeds or unwanted plants, increasing the yield of plants or crops, and reducing the injury of plants or crops. Seeds, plants, and plant parts treated with compositions described herein are also provided for by the disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: David TANNER, James BLOOMBERG, Stephen M IRONS, John HINZ
  • Publication number: 20110201499
    Abstract: A method of improving the yield of a soybean plant is provided, comprising the steps of applying an effective amount of a first herbicidal treatment composition to the soil surface prior to soybean plant emergence, followed by applying an effective amount of a second herbicidal treatment composition to soybeans post-emergence. The first herbicidal treatment composition comprises isoxaflutole, while the second herbicidal treatment composition comprises glyphosate and/or glufosinate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Jayla Allen, Fred Arnold, John Hinz
  • Publication number: 20110201498
    Abstract: A method of improving the yield of a soybean plant is provided, comprising the step of applying an effective amount of an herbicidal treatment composition to the soil surface prior to emergence of soybeans; i. e., prior to, during, or after planting of soybeans, including after germination, but before plant emergence from the soil surface. The herbicidal treatment composition comprises isoxaflutole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Jayla Allen, Fred Arnold, John Hinz
  • Publication number: 20110200571
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling nematode plant damage using seed and/or soil and foliar treatments are disclosed. Seeds, soil, or both are treated with a nematicidal composition followed later by a foliar treatment by a different nematicidal composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: John W. Bell, Kevin Adam, John Hinz, Jennifer Riggs, Ray Knake
  • Publication number: 20100234221
    Abstract: The present invention relates to boosting the activity of crop protection compositions comprising phenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives by adding fertilizers, and to corresponding compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Wolfram Andersch, Reiner Hungenberg, Peter Marczok, Rolf Pontzen, Udo Reckmann, Marie Alain Xavier Waetermeulen, Jürgen Kühnhold, John Bell, Stephen Krüger, John Hinz
  • Publication number: 20060249922
    Abstract: A lift axle suspension system for use on a vehicle having a chassis. The lift axle suspension system includes an axle assembly that is operably coupled to the vehicle chassis with a support arm assembly. A support biasing member is located between the axle assembly and the vehicle chassis for transferring loads between the axle assembly and the vehicle chassis. A lift spring member is also provided. The lift spring member is an air spring member and has one end that is pivotally mounted. Extension of the lift spring member lifts the axle assembly from a use position where the wheels attached to the axle assembly are engageable with a road surface to a storage position where the wheels attached to the axle assembly are not engaged with the road surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventor: John Hinz