Patents Represented by Attorney Ulmer & Berne LLC
  • Patent number: 8267383
    Abstract: Devices and methods are provided to facilitate measurement of forces acting on locations connecting a subframe portion and a body portion of a vehicle, such devices and methods include mount devices having an inner member, an outer member, at least one sensor, a sleeve and an annular member. The sensor is disposed within an annular chamber formed between the inner member and the outer member. The sensor is attached to at least one of the inner member and the outer member. The sensor is configured to measure force exerted on the mount device during use of a vehicle. Vehicles including these mount devices are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Honda Motor Company, Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles J. Gagliano