Patents by Inventor Joseph L. Brookens

Joseph L. Brookens 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: 7174712
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle comprising a transaxle and a bypass mechanism. The transaxle has a plurality of mounting holes for use in attaching the transaxle to the vehicle. Further, the transaxle has at least one mounting hole more than is used to attach the transaxle to the vehicle. The bypass mechanism comprises a bypass linkage. Finally, the bypass linkage is supported by the mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Joseph L. Brookens, Thomas D. Wiley
  • Patent number: 7111459
    Abstract: Disclosed is a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a first hydraulic pump, a first hydraulic motor, a first axle shaft, a second hydraulic pump, a second hydraulic motor, a second axle shaft, a first bypass, a first linkage, a second bypass and a second linkage. The first hydraulic motor is connected to the first hydraulic pump by a first hydraulic porting. The first axle shaft is driven by the first hydraulic motor. The second hydraulic motor is connected to the second hydraulic pump by a second hydraulic porting. The second axle shaft is driven by the second hydraulic motor. The first bypass is associated with the first hydraulic porting. The first linkage is connected to the first bypass. The second bypass is associated with the second hydraulic porting. The second linkage is connected to the second bypass. The first bypass and the second bypass are actuated substantially simultaneously by a single actuating mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership
    Inventors: Joseph L. Brookens, Scott W. Keller