Patents by Inventor Jack Faure

Jack Faure 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).

  • Precise adjustment of MacPherson strut: adjustment means on the strut and measuring bench
    Patent number: 6082720
    Abstract: The strut comprises a ball bearing (42) located below the lower retainer ) of the spring (4). The ball bearing (42) is centered on an eccentric collar (27) in order to shift the center of the ball bearing (42) by a distance e from the axis of the shock absorber. Rotation between the body (2) of the shock absorber and the hub holder (5) displaces the center of the ball bearing (42), which shifts the lower retainer (41) accordingly. Using a suitable measuring bench, the strut is adjusted precisely upon the assembling thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2000
    Assignee: Compagnie Generale Des Etablissements Michelin - Michelin & Cie
    Inventors: Antoine Ducloux, Jack Faure, Jacques Foulquier, Thierry Orsat
  • Precise adjustment of a MacPherson strut: adjustment means on the strut and measuring bench
    Patent number: 5947459
    Abstract: The strut comprises a ball bearing (42) located below the lower retainer ) of the spring (4). The ball bearing (42) is centered on an eccentric collar (27) in order to shift the center of the ball bearing (42) by a distance e from the axis of the shock absorber. Rotation between the body (2) of the shock absorber and the hub holder (5) displaces the center of the ball bearing (42), which shifts the lower retainer (41) accordingly. Using a suitable measuring bench, the strut is adjusted precisely upon the assembling thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin--Michelin & Cie
    Inventors: Antoine Ducloux, Jack Faure, Jacques Foulquier, Thierry Orsat