Patents by Inventor Donald S. Thackray

Donald S. Thackray 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: 5375873
    Abstract: A conventional leaf spring suspension system as applicable to pick-up trucks, vans and motor homes produces a harsh ride and is unable to compensate for changes in vehicle ride height and quality brought about by uneven or heavy vehilcle loading conditions. A more effective suspension is achieved by incorporating air springs to compliment the existing leaf springs thus providing the ability to adjust ride height and hence, ride quality. This is accomplished by replacement of existing suspension components, such as shock absorbers, with, on the front suspension, an air spring and various attachment brackets and, on the rear, an air spring in combination with a sub-frame and torque arm linked cross beam, carried between which is a low pressure air spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Inventor: Donald S. Thackray