Patents by Inventor Stephen J. Johns

Stephen J. Johns 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: 7673891
    Abstract: A shackle of a suspension system that connects a leaf spring to a vehicle frame. The shackle pivots, allowing the leaf spring to swing. The shackle is configured so that its effective length changes in response to shock. An elastic member is included in the shackle to resist this change in length and absorb shock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Lippert Components Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen J. Johns
  • Publication number: 20090039611
    Abstract: A shackle of a suspension system that connects a leaf spring to a vehicle frame. The shackle pivots, allowing the leaf spring to swing. The shackle is configured so that its effective length changes in response to shock. An elastic member is included in the shackle to resist this change in length and absorb shock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Stephen J. Johns