This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Zf Friedrichshafen Ag. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: William Hawthorne: Inventor of an Improved Torque Rod Bushing Retention Design
Introduction
William Hawthorne is an inventor associated with Oakwood, Georgia, and ZF Friedrichshafen AG. His patent work addresses the mechanical retention of a bushing assembly in a torque rod.
Latest Patents
Hawthorne is credited with 1 patent: “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 in part by a rubber sleeve, with the sleeve seated on a step in the bore and a washer positioned at its end. Stakes at the hub end mechanically retain the washer and bushing assembly within the bore.
Career Highlights
The patent reflects Hawthorne’s contribution to torque rod design, particularly the secure retention of a bushing assembly. The available information associates his work with ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
Collaborations
Hawthorne’s listed coworkers include Stephanie Sutton and Bradley Zimmerman. Their inclusion indicates professional associations, though the available details do not specify their roles in the patent.
Conclusion
William Hawthorne’s patent documents an improved mechanical approach to retaining a torque rod’s bushing assembly, highlighting his contribution to automotive component design.
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