Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) received Patent No. 121,992 for "An Improvement in Adjustable and Detachable Straps for Garments." He later received two more patents: one for a self-pasting scrapbook and one for a game to help players remember important historical dates.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7401797 | Variable toe rear suspension A support block at a trailing arm and a stabilizer link that varies in contact state to the support block form a large toe-in during out-of phase movement of both wheels and form a small toe-in during in-phase movement of the wheels, thereby embodying an appropriate... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7322590 | Fuel tank and suspension structure The lower side of a fuel tank positioned above a torsion beam is downwardly convexly formed, and the torsion beam is also downwardly convexly bent in correspondence to the lower side of the fuel tank, thereby providing a sufficient capacity of the fuel tank and spac... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7290322 | Method of crimping a ring shaped stop within an annular groove of a stabilizer bar A stabilizer bar for an automotive vehicle includes a stabilizer bar, and a generally ring shaped first mechanical stop mounted onto and extending about an outer diameter of the stabilizer bar. The first mechanical stop is crimped in place onto the stabilizer bar su... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7216860 | Bearing seat of a tension strut made of composite materials A mount support of a force connection strut is provided manufactured from plastic/metal composite materials for a chassis of a motor vehicle. The force connection strut has an elongated basic body and a sleeve (H) passing through the basic body. The sleeve (H) has a... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7168718 | Vehicle suspension arrangement and vehicle provided with such a suspension An axle suspension arrangement for rigid axles in vehicles with a frame having a pair of longitudinal beams. The suspension arrangement includes at least one first longitudinal control arm extending substantially in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, each lo... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7128328 | Mechanical stop for a rigid bar A mechanical stop is adapted to be mounted onto a rigid bar and includes a single piece conically shaped body having a plurality of inwardly extending projections. Each of the inwardly extending projections have a distal end that is contoured to match an outer surfa... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121559 | Stabiliser bar for a motor vehicle A roll bar (1′) for a motor vehicle is proposed according to the present invention, with an unsplit torsion bar (5′), which is rotatably fastened to a vehicle chassis (3), is connected to two opposite wheel suspensions (4′) of the s... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7065875 | Bushing support ring for stabilizer bar A stabilizer bar assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a stabilizer bar, a bushing mounted to the stabilizer bar, and a support ring mounted onto the stabilizer bar adjacent the bushing to provide a stop to prevent the bushing from moving axially along the sta... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7048287 | Air suspension anti-roll stabilization system An air suspension anti-roll stabilization system includes air suspension devices, such as at least one pair of air bags air spring mounted upon an axle via leaf spring suspension arms of an associated vehicle on respective opposed sides of the longitudinal axis of t... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6962360 | Air suspension anti-roll stabilization system An air suspension anti-roll stabilization system includes air suspension devices, such as at least one pair of air bags air spring mounted upon an axle via leaf spring suspension arms of an associated vehicle on respective opposed sides of the longitudinal axis of t... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6948707 | Stabilizer bar having variable torsional stiffness A stabilizer bar (D) for controlling the roll of an automotive vehicle has left and right sections (16, 18) joined together at a coupling (20) including a housing (36) on one of the sections and on a rotor (38) on the other section, with ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6874792 | Stabilizer for a motor vehicle A stabilizer for a motor vehicle has a torsion bar divided into two shafts (1 and 2). The two shafts (1 and 2) are connected to one another via a mechanical coupling. The coupling has a locking disk, which is connected to a first of the t... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6845994 | Gripped bushing system with alternating radial stiffness A stabilizer bar assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a stabilizer bar, a bushing mounted to the stabilizer bar that has a first stiffness in a first radial plane, and a second stiffness in a second radial plane approximately perpendicular to the first radial... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6789812 | Vehicle antisway bar An antisway bar assembly and kit for the same for use in a automobile or a bus or other vehicle, the antisway bar assembly including an antisway bar including first and second ends and a center portion therebetween. Antisway bar assembly further includes first and s... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6659475 | Decouplable link for a stabilizer bar A suspension system includes a stabilizer bar having decouplable end links. A first segment of each end link is attached to the suspension member while a second segment is attached to the stabilizer bar. The second segment preferably selectively telescope... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6651991 | Active anti-roll stop for stabilizer bar A housing attaches a stabilizer bar to the body of a vehicle and includes pin stops which actively control the stiffness of the stabilizer bar. A spring positioned about each of the pins provide a retaining spring force on the head of the pin, preventing ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6641151 | Wheel suspension arrangement A suspension system for vehicle wheels is disclosed including a tubular spring, a link arm for connecting a wheel frame for mounting the wheel to a vehicle body to the wheel spindle carrying the wheel itself, the link arm disposed at one end of the tubula... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6554305 | Self-centering vehicle roll control system A vehicle roll control system including a torsion bar having a longitudinal axis and first and second end portions disposed along the longitudinal axis. A first arm includes a passive end fixed to the first end of the torsion bar and extending transverse ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6550788 | Electromechanical stabilizer for a vehicle chassis An electromechanical stabilizer for the chassis of a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, is provided having an actuator which is integrated between two stabilizer halves and, as required, rotates the two stablizer halves with respect to one another by ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6318710 | Stabilizer bars with variable cross-sectional properties A stabilizer bar is provided having a varying cross-section along the length of the bar. In particular, the stabilizer bar includes a first cross-sectional area and a second cross-sectional area that is different than the first cross-sectional area. A fir... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6196530 | Method of manufacturing stabilizer for motor vehicles Stabilizer (1) for motor vehicles which has a toroidal cross section, and which is formed of several stabilizer sections that, together, create a U-shape having a pair of U-legs (2) connected by a U-back (3) via arcuately shaped transitional shoulder area... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6152433 | Motor vehicle axle A motor vehicle axle is made of metal and jacketed at least areawise with a bonded fiber material. Thereby the stiffness and strength of the motor vehicle axle is increased with a favorable axle weight.... | 11/28/2000 |
| 6076840 | Self-locking plug-in stabilizer bar links The present invention provides a suspension assembly for a motor vehicle including a pair of end links which interconnect the opposite ends of a stabilizer bar to a pair of suspension members. Each end link has a first fastener adapted for connection to t... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5826865 | Front wheel stabilizer for four wheel drive vehicle Front wheel suspension arms of a four wheel drive vehicle are supported by suspension members comprising a cross-member and front/back members formed at the ends of the cross-member. A transfer for distributing engine drive torque to the rear wheels is di... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5735540 | Dual-circuit hydraulic system for an active vehicle suspension control system A dual-circuit hydraulic system for an active vehicle suspension control system to eliminate a rolling movement of a motor vehicle by using an adjustable stabilizer on a motor vehicle front axle and an adjustable stabilizer on a motor vehicle rear axle. T... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5678845 | Stabilizer for a steer axle air ride suspension of a vehicle A stabilizer for a steer axle air ride suspension of a vehicle. The vehicle includes a frame having longitudinally extending beams, a pair of spring beams each pivotally attached at its forward end to one of the frame beams by a pivot pin and an air sprin... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5505480 | Controlled stabilizer bar attachment apparatus for improved suspension articulation A stabilizer bar attachment apparatus (15) is disclosed for use in a motor vehicle (10) for attaching a stabilizer bar (14) to the motor vehicle. The stabilizer bar attachment apparatus operatively provides for enhanced suspension articulation when a valv... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5496055 | Suspension system for steered wheel A suspension system for a steered wheel includes a knuckle for steerably supporting the steered wheel about a king pin axis, and upper and lower arms pivotally supported on a vehicle body and connected at free ends thereof to upper and lower portions of t... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5354041 | Torsion bar stiffener A device used to increase the spring rate of a torsion bar spring commonly used in front suspensions of automobiles and light trucks. Consisting of at least two main parts this device is clamped around the torsion bar with screws and held firmly in place ... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5251926 | Ratchet assembly for an adjustable stabilizer bar An adjustable stabilizer bar assembly includes a housing rotatably mounting a stabilizer bar in a first bore. A second bore in the housing slidably receives an actuation pin. A plurality of dowels are slidably provided between the first and second bores. ... | 10/12/1993 |
| 4842298 | Sway bar for all terrain vehicle All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) sway bar constructed with plastic tubular carrier solid nylon torsion bar and/or aluminum alloy torsion bar assembled end levers and a pair of independent laterally adjustable steel brackets for mounting the carrier to the ATV fr... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4744549 | Coil spring for the wheel suspension of a motor vehicle wheel suspension system A coil spring for a motor vehicle wheel suspension system having two spring segments spaced apart in the axial direction along the central spring axis and a reinforced connecting piece extending parallel to the central spring axis for connecting the two s... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4232881 | Suspension arrangement for motor vehicles A vehicle suspension, wherein the wheels are mounted to bending and torsion resistant longitudinal control arms, is provided with a cross-strut with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross-section mounted between the control arms and gusset plates for strengthening ... | 11/11/1980 |
| 4022494 | Motor vehicle rear suspension system A motor vehicle rear suspension has wheels rotatably supported at the outer ends of an axle that is positioned by a longitudinally extending upper arm and left and right laterally extending suspension arms connected to the vehicle body by compression load... | 05/10/1977 |
| 3990725 | Independent front suspension for a motor vehicle An independent front suspension for a motor vehicle according to the present disclosure includes a one-piece torsion bar which functions as the left and right front wheel positioning members, the left and right front suspension springs and the front anti-... | 11/09/1976 |