Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Huls

Timothy A. Huls 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).

  • Vibration damping universal joint
    Patent number: 5597566
    Abstract: A vibration damping universal joint is disclosed for providing three degree of freedom orientation and limiting rotational deflection between a first and second rod portion of a manual transmission gear shift rod. The universal joint includes a first and a second clevis and a rotational isolation mechanism which provides axial deflection of the second rod portion relative to the second clevis and limits rotational deflection between the first and second rod portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Timothy A. Huls