Patents by Inventor Gordon Aaron Weeks

Gordon Aaron Weeks 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).

  • Suspension system
    Patent number: 10093356
    Abstract: A suspension system having a piston platform that supports an air spring. The piston platform may be pivotally mounted to an upper control arm. The upper control arm may be pivotally mounted to a subframe. The piston platform may rotate with respect to the upper control arm when the upper control arm rotates with respect to the subframe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Gordon Aaron Weeks
  • Suspension System
    Publication number: 20180237070
    Abstract: A suspension system having a piston platform that supports an air spring. The piston platform may be pivotally mounted to an upper control arm. The upper control arm may be pivotally mounted to a subframe. The piston platform may rotate with respect to the upper control arm when the upper control arm rotates with respect to the subframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Edwin D. Lorenz, Adam P. Sadlik, Gordon Aaron Weeks
  • Suspension module having a skidplate
    Patent number: 9221496
    Abstract: A suspension module for a vehicle. The suspension module may include a subframe, a skid plate, and a differential. The skid plate may be mounted to the subframe. The differential may be mounted to the skid plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Paul Lawrence Barr, Gordon Aaron Weeks, Stephen A. Federighe
  • Suspension Module Having a Skidplate
    Publication number: 20140367951
    Abstract: A suspension module for a vehicle. The suspension module may include a subframe, a skid plate, and a differential. The skid plate may be mounted to the subframe. The differential may be mounted to the skid plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Lawrence Barr, Gordon Aaron Weeks, Stephen A. Federighe
  • Suspension module for a vehicle and a method of manufacture
    Patent number: 8579308
    Abstract: A suspension module for a vehicle and a method of manufacture. The suspension module may include a subframe assembly having at least one unitary side plate that is configured to be mounted to a vehicle. The subframe assembly may facilitate mounting of an axle subassembly and a suspension subsystem to the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Gordon Aaron Weeks, Kevin Thomas Paquette, Paul Lawrence Barr
  • Suspension Module for a Vehicle and a Method of Manufacture
    Publication number: 20130221706
    Abstract: A suspension module for a vehicle and a method of manufacture. The suspension module may include a subframe assembly having at least one unitary side plate that is configured to be mounted to a vehicle. The subframe assembly may facilitate mounting of an axle subassembly and a suspension subsystem to the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Gordon Aaron Weeks, Kevin Thomas Paquette, Paul Lawrence Barr
  • Six link independent suspension for a drive axle
    Patent number: 7819411
    Abstract: An independent suspension includes upper and lower control arms that are coupled to a knuckle that supports a wheel assembly. A spring bracket is pivotally connected to the lower control arm. A drive shaft extends through an opening in the spring bracket to drive the wheel assembly. The spring bracket includes first and second support plates that respectively support first and second springs on opposite sides of the drive shaft. A torque rod is pivotally connected to the spring bracket. The torque rod and the upper and lower control arms are also mounted to a vehicle frame member. The torque rod, knuckle, spring bracket, upper and lower control arms, and vehicle structure cooperate to provide a six link control that accommodates large wheel jounce travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Edward J. Eshelman, Gregory D. Pavuk, Gordon Aaron Weeks