Patents by Inventor Darrell Breese
Darrell Breese 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: 11506253Abstract: A rebound bumper for a shock absorber includes a first portion formed from a first material having a first spring rate and a second portion coupled to the first portion and formed from a second material having a second spring rate greater than the first spring rate. The first portion and the second portion are configured to fit on a piston rod between a piston and a rod guide assembly of the shock absorber. Also, the rebound bumper exhibits a displacement under load relationship with the first spring rate, the second spring rate, and a third spring rate greater than the first spring rate and less than the second spring rate.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: DRiV Automotive Inc.Inventor: Darrell Breese
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Publication number: 20220106998Abstract: A rebound bumper for a shock absorber includes a first portion formed from a first material having a first spring rate and a second portion coupled to the first portion and formed from a second material having a second spring rate greater than the first spring rate. The first portion and the second portion are configured to fit on a piston rod between a piston and a rod guide assembly of the shock absorber. Also, the rebound bumper exhibits a displacement under load relationship with the first spring rate, the second spring rate, and a third spring rate greater than the first spring rate and less than the second spring rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: April 7, 2022Applicant: DRiV Automotive Inc.Inventor: Darrell BREESE
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Publication number: 20210131523Abstract: A steering damper assembly includes a cylindrical pressure tube defining a working chamber; a piston assembly disposed in the working chamber; a reserve tube extending circumferentially around the pressure tube and defining a reservoir chamber that is radially between the reserve tube and the pressure tube; a base valve fluidly connecting the working chamber and the reservoir chamber; and a piston rod fixed to the piston assembly. The reserve tube includes a cylindrical portion and a bulged portion. The cylindrical portion extends concentrically around the pressure tube. The bulged portion includes a first circumferential section and a second circumferential section, the first circumferential section having a maximum radial distance at most equal to an inner radius of the cylindrical portion, and the second circumferential section having a maximum radial distance greater than the inner radius of the cylindrical portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Daniel Keil, Darrell Breese
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Patent number: 8714320Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Patent number: 8668061Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Patent number: 8590678Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Patent number: 8511446Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Publication number: 20120292146Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Publication number: 20120292145Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Publication number: 20120292147Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Publication number: 20120292144Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE OPERATING COMPANY INC.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Patent number: 8297418Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Publication number: 20090301831Abstract: A shock absorber has a compression valve assembly which functions during a compression stroke, a rebound valve assembly which functions during a rebound stroke and a velocity sensitive valve which is in series with one or both of the compression valve assembly and the rebound valve assembly. The compression valve assembly, the rebound valve assembly and the velocity sensitive valve can be incorporated into a piston assembly, a base valve assembly or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Bombrys, Darrell Breese, Gary Groves, Karl Kazmirski, Daniel Keil, Matthew Roessle, Ben Schaller, Matthew Schelosky, Jim Szymusiak
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Patent number: 7216747Abstract: A dual tube shock absorber includes a spool valve located between the upper working chamber and the reserve chamber. The spool valve moves with the piston rod to open and close a flow path between the upper working chamber and the reserve chamber. This provides a low damping characteristic for small movements of the piston rod which changes to a high damping characteristic for larger movement of the piston rod.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignee: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.Inventor: Darrell Breese
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Publication number: 20060081431Abstract: A dual tube shock absorber includes a spool valve located between the upper working chamber and the reserve chamber. The spool valve moves with the piston rod to open and close a flow path between the upper working chamber and the reserve chamber. This provides a low damping characteristic for small movements of the piston rod which changes to a high damping characteristic for larger movement of the piston rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: Tenneco Automotive Operating Company, Inc.Inventor: Darrell Breese