Patents by Inventor Richard C. Billings

Richard C. Billings 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).

  • Grease fitting adapter for the suspension for heavy duty vehicles
    Patent number: 5526899
    Abstract: A grease fitting adapter for lubricating a Hendrickson suspension of a vehicle. The adapter includes a bracket and a hose connected to the bracket. The hose has a first end with a fitting thereon to cooperate with a fitting in the Hendrickson suspension. The hose has a second end with a fitting thereon to receive the lubricant from a source of lubricant. The adapter is mounted on the Hendrickson suspension by a fastener connected to the bracket and is mounted such that the lubricant is introduced from the outer side of the vehicle. A retrofit kit and a method of lubricating the Hendrickson suspension is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventor: Richard C. Billings