Patents by Inventor Donald L. Deane

Donald L. Deane has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Dual elastomeric/fluid engine mount
    Patent number: 5172894
    Abstract: An engine mount is described as having two concentrically disposed annular resilient rubber springs, the outermost of which is provided with a pair of cavities and connecting passageway for receiving a dampening fluid. The spring rates of the two rubber springs can be individually tuned by the use of voids or cavities. Thus, there is a threefold manner in which the spring rate of the engine mount can be tuned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1992
    Assignee: GenCorp Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Hein, Bradley G. Hampton, Donald L. Deane
  • Elastomeric hanger structure
    Patent number: 4817909
    Abstract: An elastomeric hanger structure is designed to provide both force stabilization and vibration isolation while connecting a part such as a vehicle exhaust system with a supporting structure such as a vehicle chassis. The elastomeric hanger of the invention is also capable of being selectively tailored to control numerous static and dynamic conditions which may be encountered when the part is suspended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1989
    Assignee: GenCorp Inc.
    Inventor: Donald L. Deane