Patents by Inventor Todd K. Rockwell

Todd K. Rockwell 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: 6634648
    Abstract: A shield and seal assembly adapted for use in a wheel end assembly of a vehicle includes a generally non-flexible shield and a generally flexible seal integrally molded in situ with the shield. The shield includes a first leg, a second leg, a third leg, a fourth leg, and a fifth leg. The first leg extends in a generally radially outwardly extending direction, the second leg extends in a generally radial direction, the third leg extends in a generally axial direction, the fourth leg extends in a generally axial direction, and the fifth leg extends in a generally radial direction. The seal includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate body connecting the first end portion and the second end portion together. The first end portion defines a grease lip of the seal, and the second end portion defines a first dust lip of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes Company
    Inventor: Todd K. Rockwell