Patents by Inventor Bryan D. Wilson
Bryan D. Wilson 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).
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Patent number: 10850583Abstract: A utility cart includes a suspension having an integral perch bracket having a plurality of legs structured to straddle an axle of the utility cart, and can include an opening into which a spring pin (e.g. a pin of a leaf spring) can be inserted. The perch bracket can alternatively include a brake cable attachment feature located on an end of the bracket. In one form the end can extend from one leg and be folded toward an opposing leg. The perch bracket can be cut from sheet stock of material, and stamped into final or near final form. In one embodiment a threaded nut can be attached to the legs of the perch bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Inventors: Bryan D. Wilson, Adam Frederick Yule, Michael S. MacConney, William Leiter, Craig Pugh, Joseph Mark Butler
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Patent number: 10654330Abstract: A utility cart includes a suspension having an integral suspension bracket having an attachment point for a lateral suspension link, holes through which U-bolts are passed to secure an axle of the utility cart to the bracket, and can include an opening into which a spring pin (e.g. a pin of a leaf spring) can be inserted. The suspension bracket can alternatively include a brake cable attachment feature. The suspension bracket can be cut from sheet stock of material, and stamped into final or near final form. In one embodiment a threaded nut can be attached to the attachment point for the lateral suspension link.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Club Car, LLCInventors: Bryan D. Wilson, William Leiter, Craig D. Pugh, Joseph B. Kachman
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Publication number: 20180186205Abstract: A utility cart includes a suspension having an integral suspension bracket having an attachment point for a lateral suspension link, holes through which U-bolts are passed to secure an axle of the utility cart to the bracket, and can include an opening into which a spring pin (e.g. a pin of a leaf spring) can be inserted. The suspension bracket can alternatively include a brake cable attachment feature. The suspension bracket can be cut from sheet stock of material, and stamped into final or near final form. In one embodiment a threaded nut can be attached to the attachment point for the lateral suspension link.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Bryan D. Wilson, William Leiter, Craig D. Pugh, Joseph B. Kachman
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Publication number: 20180186206Abstract: A utility cart includes a suspension having an integral perch bracket having a plurality of legs structured to straddle an axle of the utility cart, and can include an opening into which a spring pin (e.g. a pin of a leaf spring) can be inserted. The perch bracket can alternatively include a brake cable attachment feature located on an end of the bracket. In one form the end can extend from one leg and be folded toward an opposing leg. The perch bracket can be cut from sheet stock of material, and stamped into final or near final form. In one embodiment a threaded nut can be attached to the legs of the perch bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Bryan D. Wilson, Adam Frederick Yule, Michael S. MacConney, William Leiter, Craig Pugh, Joseph Mark Butler
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Patent number: 9475356Abstract: One variation may include a product comprising a top mount for a strut comprising a first shell portion and a second shell portion and a main resilient or elastomeric element housed by the first shell portion and the second shell portion, the resilient or elastomeric element being split into at least two pieces and construct and arranged to receive a portion of a strut rod. One variation may include a product for using in a strut top mount comprising an outer shell and a main resilient or elastomeric element received in the outer shell, the main resilient or elastomeric element being split into at least two pieces and being constructed and arranged to receive a portion of a strut rod.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Bryan D. Wilson
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Patent number: 9272593Abstract: One variation may include a product comprising a top mount for a strut having a first inner strut rod attachment component comprising a metal, a second strut attachment component having at least a portion received in the first strut rod attachment component, a resilient or elastomeric material interposed between the first inner strut rod attachment component and the second inner strut rod attachment component, the second inner strut rod attachment component being constructed and arranged to receive a strut rod. One variation may include a product comprising a top mount for a strut having an inner strut rod attachment component, a first damping material and embedded in a resilient or elastomeric material, and wherein the first damping material has a greater damping property than the resilient or elastomeric material. One variation may include a product comprising an attachment collar for a strut rod, a microcellular urethane covering at least a portion of the collar.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Bryan D. Wilson
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Patent number: 9085211Abstract: One variation includes a top mount for a strut having an inner metal portion. Another variation includes a bearing integrated with the inner metal portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Bryan D. Wilson
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Patent number: 8820761Abstract: One variation includes a top mount, integrated housing and spring bearing.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Bryan D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20140070512Abstract: One variation includes a top mount for a strut having an inner metal portion. Another variation includes a bearing integrated with the inner metal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Bryan D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20140070471Abstract: One variation may include a product comprising a top mount for a strut comprising a first shell portion and a second shell portion and a main resilient or elastomeric element housed by the first shell portion and the second shell portion, the resilient or elastomeric element being split into at least two pieces and construct and arranged to receive a portion of a strut rod. One variation may include a product for using in a strut top mount comprising an outer shell and a main resilient or elastomeric element received in the outer shell, the main resilient or elastomeric element being split into at least two pieces and being constructed and arranged to receive a portion of a strut rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Bryan D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20140070510Abstract: One variation includes a top mount, integrated housing and spring bearing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Bryan D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20140070511Abstract: One variation may include a product comprising a top mount for a strut having a first inner strut rod attachment component comprising a metal, a second strut attachment component having at least a portion received in the first strut rod attachment component, a resilient or elastomeric material interposed between the first inner strut rod attachment component and the second inner strut rod attachment component, the second inner strut rod attachment component being constructed and arranged to receive a strut rod. One variation may include a product comprising a top mount for a strut having an inner strut rod attachment component, a first damping material and embedded in a resilient or elastomeric material, and wherein the first damping material has a greater damping property than the resilient or elastomeric material. One variation may include a product comprising an attachment collar for a strut rod, a microcellular urethane covering at least a portion of the collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: Bryan D. Wilson
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Publication number: 20120207536Abstract: A ball joint assembly includes a shaft having ball at an end of the shaft. A component, such as an idler arm, a tie rod, a central link, or other steering or suspension component, has a socket with an open end for receiving the ball. An end cap is mounted in the open end of the component to close the open end and thereby capture the ball within the socket for swiveling movement. An anti-corrosion coating coats the end cap to seal the end cap to the component and prevent corrosion between the end cap and the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2011Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Bryan D. Wilson, Eric B. Hoyer
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Publication number: 20120098228Abstract: A control arm includes a first clamshell half and a second clamshell half, a ball joint housing, and a paddle portion. The paddle portion is formed as a single piece with the ball joint housing, has a first side and a second side, and is disposed between the first clamshell half and the second clamshell half. A first weld connection may join the first clamshell half to the first side of the paddle portion, and a second weld connection may join the second clamshell half to the second side of the paddle portion. Attachment of the first clamshell half to the first side of the paddle portion and attachment of the second clamshell half to the second side of the paddle portion may be characterized by the absence of a rivet and a bolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicants: MULTIMATIC INC., GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.Inventors: Bryan D. Wilson, Kennet A. Mangus, Chris Loo, Frank Tomassini
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Patent number: 7703566Abstract: An upper CRFM attachment modality which provides assembly simplification, structural strength, design efficiency, and reduced vehicle weight. The tie bar, particularly the inner tie bar component thereof, is integrally provided with a pair of upper CFRM brackets. A pair of elastomeric frustoconical studs are attached to the top end of the upper CRFM, wherein the frustoconical studs self-aligningly interface, respectively, with a stud hole of each of the upper CRFM brackets as a powertrain cradle carrying the CRFM is lifted toward the engine compartment.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2006Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Bryan D. Wilson, Daniel G. Tolan
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Publication number: 20070267236Abstract: An upper CRFM attachment modality which provides assembly simplification, structural strength, design efficiency, and reduced vehicle weight. The tie bar, particularly the inner tie bar component thereof, is integrally provided with a pair of upper CFRM brackets. A pair of elastomeric frustoconical studs are attached to the top end of the upper CRFM, wherein the frustoconical studs self-aligningly interface, respectively, with a stud hole of each of the upper CRFM brackets as a powertrain cradle carrying the CRFM is lifted toward the engine compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2006Publication date: November 22, 2007Applicant: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.Inventors: Bryan D. Wilson, Daniel G. Tolan
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Patent number: D792304Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand CompanyInventors: Craig D. Pugh, Sanjay Kopay, Mark Adam Messick, Michael Darryl English, Bryan D. Wilson
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Patent number: D792312Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand CompanyInventors: Bryan D. Wilson, Sanjay Kopay, Craig D. Pugh, Michael Darryl English, Mark Adam Messick
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Patent number: D803748Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand CompanyInventors: Michael Darryl English, Craig D. Pugh, Sanjay Kopay, Mark Adam Messick, Bryan D. Wilson