Thomas M Gerondale

US Patent:

54743206, Dec 12, 1995

Filed:

Jun 1, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/068648

Inventors:

John C. Bojarski - Green Bay WI
Thomas M. Gerondale - Wrightstown WI

Assignee:

SSAC & Association, L.L.C. - Wausau WI

International Classification:

B62D 1306

US Classification:

280442

Abstract:

A trailer is provided having a support frame and a steering axle. The trailer is interconnected to a tow vehicle. The steering axle is rotatable between a first position providing positive caster and a second position providing negative caster.

US Patent:

53203763, Jun 14, 1994

Filed:

Jul 21, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/917822

Inventors:

John C. Bojarski - Green Bay WI
Thomas M. Gerondale - Wrightstown WI

Assignee:

Sure Steer Axle Co., Inc. - Brillion WI

International Classification:

B62D 1302
B62D 1306

US Classification:

280442

Abstract:

A trailer is provided having a support frame and a steering axle. The steering axle is rotatable between a first position providing a positive caster and a second position providing a negative caster. The axle is rotated by means of a tongue adjustable between a forward and a rearward position. A connector rod is pivotally connected to the tongue and secured to the axle such that the connector rod rotates the axle into the first position providing a positive caster when the tongue is located in the forward position and rotates the axle to a second position providing a negative caster when the tongue is in the rearward position.