ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,497,811, issued on Dec. 16, was assigned to Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, Ill.).
"Door hinge cushioning arrangement" was invented by M. Shane Price (Durham, N.C.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A hinge is disclosed for pivotably coupling a first structure to a second structure. The hinge includes a driving member, a driven member, and an elastomeric bushing disposed along a central axis. The driving member is configured for coupling to the first structure. The elastomeric bushing is disposed between the driving member and the driven member to cushion engagement of the driving member with the driven member."
The patent was filed on Dec. 1, 20...