Patents by Inventor Stanley L. Hochstetler

Stanley L. Hochstetler 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).

  • Locking reduced-effort hood control apparatus
    Patent number: 5791428
    Abstract: A hood control apparatus comprises at least one counterbalancing spring engaged between a forward tilt hood and a top surface radiator frame mounted under the hood. The spring is chosen to have a spring rate such that, when the hood is opened, the spring supports the hood in an open equilibrium position less than fully open. A locking latch device is provided for latching the hood in the open position against unintended closure thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1998
    Assignee: Navistar International Transportation Corp.
    Inventors: Michael L. Noll, Stanley L. Hochstetler, Brian K. Ballschmidt, Patrick G. Gerardot, Richard L. Malecki, Marvin Reinhard