Patents by Inventor Orville R. Young

Orville R. Young 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: 4706988
    Abstract: A spring support system for tandem axles that supports the adjacent ends of the springs which support the front and rear tandem axles in the center and automatically adjusts the level of the trailer as load changes by having inflatable air bags that support a movable cross beam relative to the trailer frame. The spring ends are mounted on the movable cross beam. Air bags are inflated at a pressure that is automatically adjusted to be proportional to the load on the trailer. The air bags provide an air cushion support for smoother and more trouble free operation. The movement is guided adequately so that the support is very stable, by automatically adjusting the stiffness of the pneumatic bags which compensate for differing loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Inventor: Orville R. Young