Willys Patents

Some interesting patents. Not always exactly the same as put into production, but some are quite close.

Each thumbnail links to a PDF file, from 150 to 800 KB in size.

These pertain directly to CJ2A. Some of these patent numbers are present on the firewall mounted patent plate.


#2125526 - 1938 Power Transmission Mechanism	#2154929 - 1939 E-brake Mechanism	#2184553 - 1939 Window Weatherstrip and Drain

#2238649 - 1941 Distributor Drive Connection	#2407178 - 1946 Crankcase Ventilator	#2460399 - 1949 Vehicle Closure

#2463646 - 1949 Vehicle Top Construction	#2464059 - 1949 Power Take-Off Mechanism	#2608273 - 1952 Lubricating System (TM & TC)

#2618979 - 1952 PTO Mechanism and Drive Therefore	#2630872 - 1953 PTO Mechanism (update of '49)	#2672056 - 1954 PTO Mechanism (update of '52)

These only pertain indirectly to CJ2A.


#2145841 - 1939 Pinion Gauging Device	#2367434 - 1945 Motor Vehicle	#2378504 - 1945 Tow Bar

#2417325 - 1947 Independent Suspension	#2429732 - 1947 Submerged Operation	#2439187 - 1948 Apparatus for Flushing Bearings

#2457400 - 1948 Automotive Vehicle (jungle buggy)	#2525373 - 1950 Means for Lubricating Bearings	#2564792 - 1951 Protecting Bearings and Seals

	#2575379 - 1951 Control Lever on Threaded Shaft

Non-Willys patents. Items from other manufacturers found on CJ2A.


#1875209 - 1930 Weatherhead Brake Hose Clips