Patents by Inventor Francisco J. S. Jimenez

Francisco J. S. Jimenez 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).

  • Hydraulic damper
    Patent number: 5620172
    Abstract: A hydraulic damper for a motor vehicle comprising a longitudinally extending tube and a separately formed spring seat positioned on the tube, wherein the tube is formed from extruded aluminium or aluminium alloy, and the spring seat is formed from aluminium or aluminium alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Assignee: Delphi France Automotive Systems
    Inventors: Gary C. Fulks, Nicholas Jones, Manuel T. Barbosa, Francisco J. S. Jimenez, Antonio Perez De La Lastra Arjona, Miguel C. Garcia, Jose I. M. Gorostidi
  • Hydraulic damper
    Patent number: 5607035
    Abstract: A hydraulic damper for a motor vehicle comprising a longitudinally extending tube and a separately formed steering knuckle secured to the tube, wherein the tube is formed from extruded aluminum or aluminum alloy, and the steering knuckle is formed from aluminum or aluminum alloy. The steering knuckle includes a tubular portion that overlies and is secured to a portion of the tube through the use of a groove in the tubular portion and a groove in the tube. Adhesive may be injected into the grooves to aid in securing the steering knuckle to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignees: Delphi France Automotive Systems, Delphi Automotive Systems Espana S.A.
    Inventors: Gary C. Fulks, Nicholas Jones, Manuel T. Barbosa, Francisco J. S. Jimenez, Antonio P. De La Lastra Arjona, Miguel C. Garcia, Jose I. M. Gorostidi