Patents by Inventor Christopher J. Martone

Christopher J. Martone 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).

  • Tool rail cleaning apparatus
    Patent number: 7059014
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning at least one surface of tubular tool rails includes an elongated housing having a free end, at least one brush rotatably attached to the free end of the housing, and a motor attached to the housing. The motor is operable to rotate the at least one brush to clean the at least one surface of the tool rail when the brush contacts the at least one surface. A debris removal device is attached to the housing adjacent the brush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher J. Martone, Randall R. Sobocienski, Stephen J. Veryser
  • Tool rail cleaning apparatus
    Publication number: 20040154120
    Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning at least one surface of tubular tool rails includes an elongated housing having a free end, at least one brush rotatably attached to the free end of the housing, and a motor attached to the housing. The motor is operable to rotate the at least one brush to clean the at least one surface of the tool rail when the brush contacts the at least one surface. A debris removal device is attached to the housing adjacent the brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Christopher J. Martone, Randall R. Sobocienski, Stephen J. Veryser
  • Dynamic absorber suspension strut
    Patent number: 5392882
    Abstract: A dynamic absorber suspension strut includes a sealed hydraulic damper mounted in an outer tube. An absorber mass is supported on a spring inside the outer tube. The absorber mass divides an interior of the outer tube into first and second fluid chambers. A fluid conduit is provided between the chambers. A control valve controls fluid flow in the fluid conduit to provide a desired damping of wheel hop frequencies. The damper is tuned to provide a desired damping of body frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1995
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Mackovjak, Christopher J. Martone
  • Flexible link and method for a vehicular suspension system
    Patent number: 5062620
    Abstract: A flexible link includes an elongated central portion formed from a flexible steel cable. First and second cylindrical heads are provided at the ends of the cable. The first head is inserted through an opening on a first suspension component so that the second head is adjacent the first component and retains the first component. The first head is then inserted into a complementary keyway on a second suspension component to secure the link. Tensile forces from the components are transferred and accommodated by the flexible central portion. The tensile force in the link keeps the heads in place and seated in both the first and second components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1991
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher J. Martone