Patents by Inventor David J. Holden

David J. Holden 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: 8167318
    Abstract: A hydraulic anti-roll system for a vehicle includes a first hydraulic actuator, a second hydraulic actuator, an anti-roll control module, and an anti-roll bypass valve. The first hydraulic actuator is adapted to be connected between the suspension and frame of the vehicle on one side and the second hydraulic actuator is adapted to be connected between the suspension and frame of the vehicle on its other side. The anti-roll control module is connected between the fluid lines of the first and second hydraulic actuators. The anti-roll control module stiffens the compression of the first hydraulic actuator relative to the expansion of the second hydraulic actuator, and stiffens the compression of the second hydraulic actuator relative to the expansion of the first hydraulic actuator. The anti-roll bypass valve is adapted to activate and deactivate the stiffening of the anti-roll control module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: MSI Defense Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Ryan, Todd J. Holbert, David J. Holden, Jeff L. Peterson, Seth D. Chavka
  • Publication number: 20120098216
    Abstract: A hydraulic system for lowering the ride height of a vehicle includes at least one hydraulic shock mounted to the suspension of the vehicle. Each of the hydraulic shocks has a floating bearing in the hydraulic shock, and an inlet. The inlet is hydraulically connected to a central manifold that is adapted to move fluid into and out of the hydraulic shock for moving the floating bearing in each of the hydraulic shocks. When the floating bearing is moved in the hydraulic shock, the hydraulic shock shortens thereby lowering the ride height of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Ryan, David J. Holden, Jeff L. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20110068552
    Abstract: A hydraulic anti-roll system for a vehicle includes a first hydraulic actuator, a second hydraulic actuator, an anti-roll control module, and an anti-roll bypass valve. The first hydraulic actuator is adapted to be connected between the suspension and frame of the vehicle on one side and the second hydraulic actuator is adapted to be connected between the suspension and frame of the vehicle on its other side. The anti-roll control module is connected between the fluid lines of the first and second hydraulic actuators. The anti-roll control module stiffens the compression of the first hydraulic actuator relative to the expansion of the second hydraulic actuator, and stiffens the compression of the second hydraulic actuator relative to the expansion of the first hydraulic actuator. The anti-roll bypass valve is adapted to activate and deactivate the stiffening of the anti-roll control module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Ryan, Todd J. Holbert, David J. Holden, Jeff L. Peterson, Seth D. Chavka
  • Patent number: 5555779
    Abstract: A universal tool enabling persons who are confined to a wheelchair to operate a variety of door-latches. The device also allows the individual to open the door more easily, once the latch has been operated, thereby improving mobility. The device includes a tubular shaft having a suction cup removably attached via a hinge to one end, a solid tubular hook-handle attached to the opposite end, and removable solid handles attached to the shaft near the suction cup end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Inventor: David J. Holden