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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5588928 | Self-synchronizing brake band actuating system for automatic change speed transmissions A friction brake band actuating system for automatic transmissions operative for obtaining smooth self-synchronized freewheeler type shifts without the use of one-way roller or sprag clutches. The band functions normally like a conventional brake band pro... | 12/31/1996 |
| 5397282 | Two-speed planetary final drive system with self-timed freewheeler shifts A final drive for a multi-speed power transmission has freewheeler timed up and down forward power shifts utilizing two planetary gear sets connected between the transmission and differential. For low ratio a smaller diameter sun gear of a first gear set ... | 03/14/1995 |
| 5281190 | Gear thrust controlled multi-mode clutch for power transmissions Multi-mode friction clutch having a plurality of interleaved clutch plates operable for establishing gear ratios in planetary and countershaft type automatic transmissions and operative to provide smooth and self-synchronized shifting without the use of o... | 01/25/1994 |
| 5263377 | Reduced mass accessory drive system A motor vehicle accessory drive system which powers vehicle accessories by diverting power from a primary motor to accessories by use of friction drive wheels, gears or other drive members mounted on the motor and drive shafts for the accessories. The sys... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5106348 | Bi-directional multi-mode clutch for change-speed transmission unit for automatic change speed transmissions This bi-directional clutch combines the functions of two separate opposite acting clutching systems, each consisting of a one-way roller or sprag clutch and an in-series coupled multi-plate friction unit. The clutch is operative regardless of direction of... | 04/21/1992 |
| 5078206 | Tube and fin circular heat exchanger A heat exchanger is disclosed comprising a pair of laterally spaced fluid conducting tanks operatively interconnected by a plurality of elongated fluid conducting tubes having sector shaped cross sections and arcuately spaced from one another in a circula... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5031746 | Multi-mode clutch for change-speed transmissions An automatic change speed transmission with a multi-mode friction device which is torque sensitive to operatively hold transmission gearing for reaction in a drive direction and automatically self releases in the manner of a one way or free-wheeler clutch... | 07/16/1991 |
| 4962931 | Golf putter This golf putter has a head portion with an upwardly extending hosel to which a shaft is secured for manual stroking of a golf ball by a golfer. The head of the putter has an upper surface with a camouflaging texture which simulates the color and texture ... | 10/16/1990 |
| 4893857 | Telescopic energy absorber unit for vehicle bumper mounting A telescopic energy absorbing unit that operatively interconnects the bumper and the frame of the vehicle which incorporates an elastomeric energy absorbing medium within the tubular components of the unit and a resilient preload piston in series therewit... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4877279 | Stroking fascia for vehicle energy absorbing bumper systems A front or rear bumper fascia for an automotive vehicle in which a series of channels and slots are formed across a support panel of the vehicle body work which allows the bumper fascia to stroke in a fore/aft direction when the bumper assembly is stroked... | 10/31/1989 |
| 4874071 | Viscous clutch for engine cooling fan This viscous fluid fan drive clutch has a chamber divider and flow control ring at the face of the clutch plate which prevents fluid bypass of the shear zone and features flow blocker arms depending from the ring which fit within fluid fill passages in th... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4850239 | Steering wheel hub and upper steering shaft assembly for tilt head steering columns This integrated wheel hub and upper steering shaft assembly foreshortens the steeing column and steering wheel assembly. The connection of the steering wheel to the upper steering shaft between the upper and lower bearings of the bearing housing allows th... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4838762 | Fan body and rotor cup assembly This fan cage is formed from a plastics material and locking, locator and drive devices integral with the cage and extend from one edge thereof into a "snap fit" connection with a motor driven rotor plate. With this construction, the fan cage can be readi... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4832524 | Plug-in, quarter turn attachment assembly A plug-in, quarter turn attachment assembly includes a first element with a D-shaped male plug portion insertable into a corresponding D-shaped aperture in a second element, the male plug portion having a grooved cammed surface of an axial extent such tha... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4830418 | Energy absorber with impact bumper adjustment These telescopic energy absorber units have outer tubes threaded into connection with vehicle hard bar bumper or fascia support to permit fore and aft adjustment by rotation of the piston tube of the unit in clockwise or counterclockwise direction.... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4830417 | Bumper supporting energy absorber with match line adjuster An energy absorbing bumper unit attaching a bumper to a vehicle which incorporates a threaded jack screw that varies the distance between the screw and the side rail to accordingly tilt the energy absorber unit and the bumper assembly for effecting a mati... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4828232 | Vehicle air suspension strut with compliant cover plate assembly Rolling lobe air suspension strut having a specialized compliant cover plate assembly that forms the upper end of the air spring and which provides for absorption of jounce energy. This cover plate assembly provides optimization of isolation characteristi... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4828230 | Dual acting hydraulic actuator for active suspension system Active suspension for vehicles with a dual acting hydraulic actuator providing foreshortened overall length for a given amount of stroke. A conventional suspension unit when designed to give appropriate wheel travel protruded through the hood. The cylinde... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4828068 | Hydraulically power assisted steering gear with pressure relief stop Rack and pinion steering gear with hydraulic power assist that is reduced as the vehicle wheels approach their positive wheel stops so that hydraulic loads on the steering gear and linkage are reduced and the power steering pump is not forced to excessive... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4828229 | Hydraulic actuator for active ride suspension An oil pressurized telescoping actuator for active ride vehicle suspension having a folded dual piston design with an inner piston stroking within the rod of an outer piston to foreshorten overall length. A special universal joint provided for a larger to... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4826204 | Laterally offset dual volume air damper suspension strut with minimized side load This suspension strut has upper and lower air sleeves which when pressurized with air provide the air spring suspension of a vehicle and which are axially offset from one another so that a force couple is formed that provides a moment which counteracts th... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4821851 | Damper with optimized adjustable valving for vehicle ride control Suspension damper with double drum variable valving within the confines of the piston which strokes within the damper that is rotatable to predetermined stations in one revolution to provide a wide range of jounce and rebound damping characteristics and r... | 04/18/1989 |
| 4810003 | Quick connect strut mount The strut mount is secured to the piston rod of the damper of the strut and provides the upper seat for the suspension spring. A support plate with a coned opening cams a snap ring held in the isolator or rubber body of the mount radially inwardly. At the... | 03/07/1989 |
| 4805868 | Isolation bracket assembly for engine cooling fan and motor Corrugated coring of the inside of an isolator grommet forms radial fingers which engage the outer surface of a metallic spacer which provides an attachment for the arms of a bracket to upper and lower tie bars so that the isolator will provide a high spr... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4791712 | Modular piston with high strength tensile joint and method of manufacture A modular piston having a high tensile strength piston and rod connection produced without lubrication, weld splatter or other contaminants. The method produces an optimized joint from strength, concentricity and cleanliness standpoints. The parts are cen... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4789051 | Damper with internally powered selective ride valving A hydraulic damper for adjusting the damping force which incorporates a piston operatively for stroking movement within a cylinder and partitioning the cylinder into separate chambers with first fluid flow control valving interconnecting said chambers for... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4789192 | Two-stage variable orifice energy absorber with cylinder cap having radially fixed blow out orifice Energy absorbing unit for vehicle bumper support having inner and outer telescoping cylinders with a radially fixed flow control orifice in the piston cap for recessing a cooperating metering pin concentric with the orifice for controlling the flow of flu... | 12/06/1988 |
| 4782742 | Air distribution system for the occupant compartment of automotive vehicles A variable speed transverse fan is provided for booster application in multi-ducted heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for automotive vehicle. The transverse fan may be employed in a front arm rest and is selectively powered to provide air ... | 11/08/1988 |
| 4757884 | Hydraulic damper for vehicle suspension with wide range of two-stage damper curves A family of two-stage rebound damping performance curves is provided by rotating a selector plate within the damper piston to a number of selected positions to control orifice selection to a centralized blow off passage to thereby control the rate of oil ... | 07/19/1988 |
| 4747475 | Suspension wear compensating shock absorber The capability of this shock absorber or damper changing the energy of motion into heat progressively increases as the suspension components progressively wear and become more flexible over their service life. This is accomplished by the use of flow contr... | 05/31/1988 |
| 4741421 | Viscous clutch for engine cooling fan with improved fluid flow path control and feed to shear zone A viscous fan clutch having clutch and pump plates with interleaved lands to form the shear zone featuring an annular blocker ring and axial fluid feed passages radially inward of the blocker ring leading to the shear zone through lands partially or compl... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4724937 | Hydraulic damper for vehicles with variable deflected disk piston valving Rebound damping action of this hydraulic damper is set by rotating a selector plate within the shock absorber piston to a number of positions to control orifice selection degree of disk plate pack deflection and the rate of oil flow through the piston dur... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4724938 | Method of making and checking the jounce and rebound actions of an hydraulic damper Bleed orifices are formed in the lower end of the rod guide of a double acting hydraulic strut or shock unit. The bleed orifices are of sufficient size and number that when a rod guide designed for a larger bore unit is assembled in a unit with a smaller ... | 02/16/1988 |
| 4721325 | Suspension strut with quick take-apart upper mount Vehicle suspension strut with quick take-apart upper mount featuring a jounce bumper retainer which can be turned from a locked to an unlocked position and axially removed for jounce bumper service and to allow access to service the strut through the engi... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4711463 | Vehicle suspension strut and upper mount assembly therefor An upper mount assembly for a suspension strut which incorporates an elastomer bushing operatively connecting the piston rod to support structure that works in shear over initial travel but has compression load buildup at the limit of mount travel. The mo... | 12/08/1987 |
| 4699258 | Viscous clutch for engine cooling fan with optimized low speed disengagement A viscous fan clutch employing flat wipers with angled edges secured on the inner annular periphery of the clutch body which scavage viscous fluid from the space between the inner diameter of the main body and the outer diameter of the clutch plate which ... | 10/13/1987 |
| 4692098 | Airfoil for high efficiency/high lift fan Airfoil for vehicle fan which operates in low Reynolds number and varying turbulent conditions having a discontinuity formed on the suction surface thereof adjacent to its leading edge to trigger early formation of a laminar flow bubble so that sufficient... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4691587 | Steering column with selectively adjustable and preset preferred positions A steering column assembly for a vehicle which provides an infinite number of column positions within a field of motion and a larger field of motion than existing mechanism with memory set for all possible column positions with automatic return to retract... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4685513 | Engine cooling fan and fan shrouding arrangement Compact fan and shroud package for radiators with fan blades curved rearwardly to position rotating shroud at optimized distance from radiator for improved air flow through radiator.... | 08/11/1987 |
| 4685545 | Hydraulic damper for vehicles with variable orifice piston valving for varying damping force Rebound and compression damping action of this hydraulic damper is set by rotating a selector plate within the damper piston to a number of positions to control orifice selection in parallel to flow through the disk plate pack and thereby control the rate... | 08/11/1987 |
