Patents by Inventor Arnold R. Cooper

Arnold R. Cooper 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).

  • Torsion spring adjustment apparatus
    Patent number: 5609331
    Abstract: A suspension adjuster apparatus (48) suitable for use in a motor vehicle having a torsion spring (30) interposed and connecting a chassis (10) to a chassis member (14) is described. The suspension adjuster (48) includes an adjuster seat (66) and an elastomeric pad (68) disposed between the adjuster seat (66) and the chassis member (14). The adjuster apparatus (48) preloads the torsion spring (30) to provide a predetermined ride height while reducing the vibrations transmitted from the suspension to the chassis and passenger compartment of the motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Scott T. Hoag, Arnold R. Cooper