Patents by Inventor Derek D. Beich

Derek D. Beich 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for structural reinforcement of vehicle suspension members
    Patent number: 11583961
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Becker, Derek D. Beich
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20200376612
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Becker, Derek D. Beich
  • Methods and apparatus for structural reinforcement of vehicle suspension members
    Patent number: 10744602
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Becker, Derek D. Beich
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20160074977
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: FOX FACTORY, INC.
    Inventors: William M. Becker, Derek D. Beich
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20140265226
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: William M. Becker, Derek D. Beich
  • Methods and apparatus for structural reinforcement of vehicle suspension members
    Patent number: 8769793
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: William M. Becker, Derek D. Beich
  • METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT OF VEHICLE SUSPENSION MEMBERS
    Publication number: 20120001401
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a suspension. In one embodiment, a method includes altering a temperature of a first suspension component and then pressing the first suspension component and a second suspension component into engagement while the temperature remains substantially altered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: William M. Becker, Derek D. Beich