ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 23 -- United States Patent no. 12,420,864, issued on Sept. 23.

"Leading-edge steering assembly" was invented by Robby Gordon (Charlotte, N.C.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A leading-edge steering system is provided for a front suspension of an off-road vehicle. The leading-edge steering system is comprised of a spindle assembly that supports a drive axle assembly to conduct torque from a transaxle to a front wheel. A first rod-end joint pivotally couples an upper suspension arm and the spindle assembly, and a second rod-end joint pivotally couples a lower suspension arm and the spindle assembly. A steering rod-end joint pivotally couples a first end of a steering rod w...