Kenneth R Brandewie

Title: Kenneth R. Brandewie and a Truck Transmission Shift-Lever Counterweight

Introduction

Kenneth R. Brandewie is an inventor associated with Ossian, Indiana, and Navistar International Transportation Corporation. His patent work addresses a practical challenge in truck transmission design: keeping the shift lever engaged when a vehicle travels over uneven terrain.

Latest Patents

Brandewie is credited with 1 patent, titled “Counterweight for Truck Transmission Shift Lever.” The invention describes a counterweight attached to the lower end of a truck’s transmission shift lever and extending forward relative to the vehicle. Its design keeps the lever’s center of gravity vertically aligned over its pivot point as the lever moves rearward from its neutral position. This alignment reduces the lever’s tendency to return to vertical, which could otherwise disengage the transmission gears, particularly in high gear when power is not being transferred through the transmission.

Career Highlights

Brandewie’s listed patent is associated with Navistar International Transportation Corporation. The invention reflects an engineering focus on transmission reliability and maintaining gear engagement under challenging driving conditions.

Collaborations

Floyd E. Fegley is identified as Brandewie’s coworker. The available information does not specify whether Fegley collaborated on the patent.

Conclusion

Kenneth R. Brandewie’s patent presents a targeted mechanical solution for reducing unintended shift-lever movement and helping maintain truck transmission gear engagement over uneven terrain.