Patents by Inventor Johan Paesmans

Johan Paesmans 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).

  • Triple tube shock absorber having a shortened intermediate tube
    Patent number: 8511447
    Abstract: A triple tube shock absorber includes a pressure tube, a reserve tube and an intermediate tube. The intermediate tube is disposed between the pressure tube and the intermediate tube. A tube ring is disposed between the pressure tube and the intermediate tube to isolate an intermediate chamber from a reserve chamber. The intermediate tube ends at a position spaced from a base valve assembly to allow for the reduction of diameter of the reserve tube without adversely affecting fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Nowaczyk, Johan Paesmans
  • TRIPLE TUBE SHOCK ABSORBER HAVING A SHORTENED INTERMEDIATE TUBE
    Publication number: 20100193308
    Abstract: A triple tube shock absorber includes a pressure tube, a reserve tube and an intermediate tube. The intermediate tube is disposed between the pressure tube and the intermediate tube. A tube ring is disposed between the pressure tube and the intermediate tube to isolate an intermediate chamber from a reserve chamber. The intermediate tube ends at a position spaced from a base valve assembly to allow for the reduction of diameter of the reserve tube without adversely affecting fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Nowaczyk, Johan Paesmans
  • Asymmetrical intake damper valve
    Publication number: 20070034466
    Abstract: A valve assembly progressively opens to provide a smooth transition from a closed position to an open position. The fluid pressure reacts against a valve plate in a non-symmetrical manner to progressively open the valve. The valve can include a plurality of varying sized fluid passages or valve lands can be positioned eccentrically to each other to provide a non-symmetrical pressure area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Applicant: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Johan Paesmans, Walter Spiritus, Frank Gommans, Michel Tuteleers