Patents by Inventor Albert W. Foster

Albert W. Foster 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: 3948341
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tilt cab truck having unique cab suspension means and cab tilting means. The suspension includes a pair of front and a pair of rear suspension arms that interconnect the cab and the frame. Front air springs are interposed between the front arms and the frame. The rear arms are connected to the frame by releaseable latch mechanisms and rear air springs are interposed between the latch mechanisms and the cab. Power cylinders for tilting the cab are arranged parallel to the front arms and are connected to the frame and the cab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1976
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Albert W. Foster
  • Patent number: 3944017
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to suspension means for supporting the cab of a truck on a truck chassis frame. It is disclosed in the environment of a tilt cab type truck. The suspension includes a pair of front and a pair of rear suspension arms that interconnect the cab and the frame. Front air springs are interposed between the front arms and the frame. The rear arms are connected to the frame by releaseable latch mechanisms and rear air springs are interposed between the latch mechanisms and the cab. An anti-roll stabilizer bar extends transversely between the front arms and functions to prevent tilting of the cab about a longitudinal roll axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1974
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Albert W. Foster