Patents by Inventor Lonnie G. D. Miller

Lonnie G. D. Miller 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).

  • Piston post for a damper
    Patent number: 5518090
    Abstract: A piston post (54) for use in a damper (10) comprising a pressure cylinder (48) having a working chamber (50) with first and second portions. The piston post (54) has a first flow passage (200) fluidly communicating with the first portion of the working chamber (50). In addition, the piston post (54) has a second flow passage (202) fluidly communicating with the second portion of the working chamber (50).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Assignee: Monroe Auto Equipment Company
    Inventors: Lonnie G. D. Miller, Graham B. Scott
  • Shock absorber with an electrical connector
    Patent number: 5090524
    Abstract: A shock absorber is disclosed which electrically communicates with an external source of electrical potential. The shock absorber comprises a valve for electrically controlling the flow of damping fluid in the working chamber of the shock absorber. The shock absorber further comprises a connector for allowing the valve to be electrically connected to the source of electrical potential. The connector comprises an adapter shaft communicating with the piston rod of the shock absorber, a first connector assembly connected to the adapter shaft, and a second connector assembly connected to the first connector assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Assignee: Monroe Auto Equipment Company
    Inventors: Lonnie G. D. Miller, Gary W. Groves