Patents by Inventor Robert J. Goudie

Robert J. Goudie 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).

  • Patent number: 8231115
    Abstract: A hydraulic mount has an upper support member and a lower support member. An upper elastomeric spring and a lower elastomeric spring are disposed between the upper support member and the lower support member to define an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber. A channel extends between the upper and lower chambers. During compression and extension of the hydraulic mount, fluid transfers between the upper and lower chamber to provide a damping force for the hydraulic mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: The Pullman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Goudie, Zoren E. Gaspar
  • Patent number: 8177201
    Abstract: A hydraulic mount has an upper support member and a lower support member. An upper elastomeric spring and a lower elastomeric spring are disposed between the upper support member and the lower support member to define an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber. A channel extends between the upper and lower chambers. During compression and extension of the hydraulic mount, fluid transfers between the upper and lower chamber to provide a damping force for the hydraulic mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: The Pullman Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Goudie
  • Publication number: 20120061889
    Abstract: Embodiments of hydraulic mounts for vehicles are provide herein. According to some embodiments, hydraulic mounts may include an outer housing having a central axis extending therethrough, a tubular insert disposed at least partially within the outer housing and in substantial axial alignment with the central axis so as to form an annular cavity therebetween, an inner elastomeric spring and an outer elastomeric spring extending between the flange of the tubular insert and the outer housing, and a diaphragm disposed within the annular cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Robert J. Goudie
  • Publication number: 20120061890
    Abstract: Embodiments of hydraulic mounts for vehicles are provided herein. According to some embodiments, hydraulic mounts may include an inner tubular sleeve having a top washer extending circumferentially from a terminal end of the inner tubular sleeve, the inner tubular sleeve extending along a central axis, a tubular spring support surrounding at least a portion of the inner tubular sleeve and forming an annular cavity therebetween, a bottom cup, a first inner spring, a second inner spring, a channel support, a first outer spring, and a second outer spring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Robert J. Goudie
  • Patent number: 7922156
    Abstract: A mount has an inner metal and an outer metal with an elastomeric bushing disposed between them. The elastomeric bushing includes a first pair of interconnected passages to control the damping rate during axial motion and a second, separate pair of interconnected passages to control the damping rate during motion orthogonal to the axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: The Pullman Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Goudie
  • Patent number: 7637486
    Abstract: A hydraulic mount has an upper support member and a lower support member. An upper elastomeric spring and a lower elastomeric spring are disposed between the upper support member and the lower support member to define an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber. A channel extends between the upper and lower chambers. During compression and extension of the hydraulic mount, fluid transfers between the upper and lower chamber to provide a damping force for the hydraulic mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: The Pullman Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Goudie
  • Publication number: 20090273127
    Abstract: A mount has an inner metal and an outer metal with an elastomeric bushing disposed between them. The elastomeric bushing includes a first pair of interconnected passages to control the damping rate during axial motion and a second, separate pair of interconnected passages to control the damping rate during motion orthogonal to the axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: THE PULLMAN COMPANY
    Inventor: ROBERT J. GOUDIE
  • Patent number: 7584944
    Abstract: A mount has an inner metal and an outer metal with an elastomeric bushing disposed between them. The elastomeric bushing includes a first pair of interconnected passages to control the damping rate during axial motion and a second, separate pair of interconnected passages to control the damping rate during motion orthogonal to the axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: The Pullman Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Goudie
  • Publication number: 20090166939
    Abstract: A hydraulic mount has an upper support member and a lower support member. An upper elastomeric spring and a lower elastomeric spring are disposed between the upper support member and the lower support member to define an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber. A channel extends between the upper and lower chambers. During compression and extension of the hydraulic mount, fluid transfers between the upper and lower chamber to provide a damping force for the hydraulic mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: The Pullman Company
    Inventors: Robert J. Goudie, Zoren E. Gaspar
  • Publication number: 20090160111
    Abstract: A hydraulic mount has an upper support member and a lower support member. An upper elastomeric spring and a lower elastomeric spring are disposed between the upper support member and the lower support member to define an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber. A channel extends between the upper and lower chambers. During compression and extension of the hydraulic mount, fluid transfers between the upper and lower chamber to provide a damping force for the hydraulic mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: The Pullman Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Goudie
  • Publication number: 20080018031
    Abstract: A hydraulic mount has an upper support member and a lower support member. An upper elastomeric spring and a lower elastomeric spring are disposed between the upper support member and the lower support member to define an upper fluid chamber and a lower fluid chamber. A channel extends between the upper and lower chambers. During compression and extension of the hydraulic mount, fluid transfers between the upper and lower chamber to provide a damping force for the hydraulic mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: The Pullman Company
    Inventor: Robert J. Goudie
  • Patent number: 4497505
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension system provides independent suspension for each wheel, with the load on each wheel being supported by a gas spring which has a volume of gas for supporting the load, and a volume of hydraulic fluid through which movement of the wheel is transmitted to the gas. In order to produce substantially constant vehicle handling for all load conditions of the vehicle, the suspension for the rear wheels includes a torsion bar, and a connection is provided between the hydraulic fluid volumes of the rear gas springs to allow flow of hydraulic fluid between the rear gas springs. The fluid may flow freely or through an orifice and relief valve assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Assignee: Lucas Industries Public Limited Company
    Inventors: Anthony W. Harrison, Robert J. Goudie