Patents by Inventor Peter R. J. Derviller

Peter R. J. Derviller 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: 5199526
    Abstract: A small and ultralightweight vehicle, especially for automobile racing, is provided having a driver's cockpit laterally offset from the vehicle's longitudinal axis; an engine laterally oppositely offset from the vehicle's longitudinal axis, laterally adjacent the cockpit; a transverse drive shaft from the engine to the primary drive along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and a final drive fixed to the center of a symmetric independently suspended rear axle. The rear axle comprises a central shaft and two outer swing shafts such that each rear wheel is fully independently suspended through use of suspension arms, springs and shock absorbers. The chassis comprises a welded tubular aluminum space frame and is outwardly clad with body panels. The engine, gear box and clutch are of motorcycle engine design having a lateral power takeoff shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Inventor: Peter R. J. Derviller