Patents by Inventor John G. Lew

John G. Lew 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).

  • Plastic quick-snap centerbearing isolator mount and method of manufacturing and assembling same
    Patent number: 7611288
    Abstract: A resilient mount (30), such as a center bearing isolator mount includes an inner sleeve (52) into which is molded an elastomer/rubber isolator (60), and an insert (70). These components are prepared as a sub-assembly (50) and axially inserted into the opening of an outer bracket (32), whereby fingers (76) deflect radially during insertion and snap-fit radially outward once received through the bracket opening to preclude disassembly. A lower insertion force is required to assemble the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
    Inventor: John G. Lew