Patents by Inventor Michael E. Schuster

Michael E. Schuster 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: 6561307
    Abstract: A steering system is provided for a vehicle including a frame. Upper and lower control arms have first end portions that are pivotally supported on the frame at first spaced apart connections. The control arms also each include second end portions that are pivotally connected to an intermediate support member at second spaced apart connections. A steer knuckle is pivotally supported by the intermediate support member at third spaced apart connections that define a king pin axis. A drive motor is mounted on the intermediate support member and is coupled to the steering knuckle to rotate the steering knuckle about the king pin axis relative to the intermediate support member. A gear set may also be used in conjunction with the drive motor and steering knuckle. The intermediate support member is constrained against forward and aft movement, but is permitted to move upward and downward with the control arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence D. Brill, Malcolm Green, Steven E. Hunter, Duy Lam, Ragnar H. Ledesma, Michael E. Schuster, Tomaz Dopico Varela