Simplifed adaptive suspension
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Feb 8, 2005
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Nov 6, 2003
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May 1, 2002
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May 1, 2002
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Abstract
An adaptive suspension system for a motor vehicle varies suspension parameters in response to steering input. The system includes a sensor to measure changes in the power assist steering mechanism that indicate a change in vehicle direction and a shock variable suspension member changed in response to a change in vehicle direction. The sensor measures pressure changes in the power assist steering system such that the suspension system is optimized to accommodate specific vehicle maneuvering. In another embodiment, the variable suspension member is in hydraulic communication with the hydraulic circuit of the power assist steering mechanism such that pressure changes caused by steering input triggers changes in the suspension system to accommodate vehicle maneuvering.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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MERITOR LIGHT VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY LLC | 2135 WEST MAPLE ROAD TROY MI 48084 |
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- 2002 Application Filing Year
- B60G Class
- 254 Applications Filed
- 86 Patents Issued To-Date
- 33.86 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Carlstedt, Robert P | Rochester Hills, MI | 31 | 372 |
# of filed Patents : 31 Total Citations : 372 | |||
Chamberlin, James B | Charlotte, NC | 20 | 286 |
# of filed Patents : 20 Total Citations : 286 | |||
Cubalchini, Jr Joseph | St. Charles, IL | 5 | 70 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 70 | |||
Downey, Doyle R | Beverly Hills, MI | 10 | 128 |
# of filed Patents : 10 Total Citations : 128 | |||
Kramer, Dennis A | Troy, MI | 93 | 1491 |
# of filed Patents : 93 Total Citations : 1491 | |||
Ledesma, Ragnar H | Sterling Heights, MI | 13 | 258 |
# of filed Patents : 13 Total Citations : 258 | |||
Saxon, Nancy L | Oakland Township, MI | 21 | 284 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 284 | |||
Williams, Monte G | Royal Oak, MI | 21 | 240 |
# of filed Patents : 21 Total Citations : 240 |
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- 29 Citation Count
- B60G Class
- 87.68 % this patent is cited more than
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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