Patents by Inventor Hans Hepp

Hans Hepp 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).

  • Shackle assembly for motor vehicle compression struts
    Patent number: 4371280
    Abstract: A shackle assembly for fastening of compression struts at the steering knuckle in the wheel suspension of a motor vehicle is formed with an inner and an outer strap member, the straps being adapted to be arranged together to define a compression strut span within which a compression strut may be received. Holes are formed in both the inner and outer strap member through which fastening screws are received. The holes are defined through the strap members at a location outside of the compression strut span with the holes extending through the inner strap member being formed with a larger diameter than the holes defined through the outer strap member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1983
    Assignee: Fichtel & Sachs AG
    Inventors: Gunther Handke, Hans Hepp