This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Zf Friedrichshafen Ag. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Stephanie Sutton: Inventor of an Improved Torque Rod Bushing Retention Design
Introduction
Stephanie Sutton is an inventor associated with Gainesville, Georgia, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Her patent work addresses a mechanical component used to retain a bushing assembly within a torque rod.
Latest Patents
Sutton is credited with 1 patent, titled “Torque Rod with Improved Bushing Retention.” The invention describes a torque rod with a stem and a hub end containing a bore. A bushing assembly in the bore includes a pin surrounded at least partly by a rubber sleeve. One end of the sleeve rests on a step in the bore, while a washer sits against the sleeve. Stakes at the hub end mechanically secure the washer and bushing assembly in place.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects Sutton’s contribution to mechanical design, focusing on the retention of torque rod bushings. Its described arrangement uses the hub’s stakes to help keep the washer and bushing assembly seated in the bore.
Collaborations
Sutton is associated with ZF Friedrichshafen AG. William Hawthorne and Bradley Zimmerman are identified as her coworkers.
Conclusion
Stephanie Sutton’s patent documents an engineering approach to retaining a torque rod’s bushing assembly, highlighting her contribution to mechanical innovation.
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