Patents by Inventor James Sommerio

James Sommerio 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).

  • Spring guard for a vehicle suspension strut
    Patent number: 4822072
    Abstract: An improved MacPherson strut is disclosed having a guard flange disposed to shield an automobile wheel from contact with a fractured portion of the strut's spring. The flange is configured as an arcuate surface extending from the spring seat to a position between the spring and wheel. The strut also includes a bracket supporting the flange and attaching the flange to the strut body. The bracket is generally planer, and extends radially from the strut body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Maremont Corporation
    Inventors: Alan J. Preslicka, Guillermo Martinez, Jr., James Sommerio