Patents by Inventor Phillip David Rodenbeck

Phillip David Rodenbeck 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).

  • Active magneto-rheological spring assemblies and vehicle suspension systems incorporating the same
    Patent number: 8210547
    Abstract: A Magneto-Rheological Elastomer (MRE) spring system includes a spring, an MRE unit in cooperation with the spring, and an electromagnet. The electromagnet may be configured to produce an adjustable magnetic field, wherein when the electromagnet produces a magnetic field, the MRE unit stiffens such that the MRE spring system stiffens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip David Rodenbeck
  • Damper assemblies and vehicles incorporating the same
    Patent number: 8177041
    Abstract: A damper assembly includes damper body, a piston assembly and a pulser. The damper body is operable to maintain a fluid. The piston assembly may include a piston rod and a piston plunger. The piston plunger and at least a portion of piston rod is slidably positioned within the damper body. The pulser is operable to generate hydraulic waves within the fluid toward the piston assembly to alter the damping force of the damper assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip David Rodenbeck
  • Magneto-rheological elastomer wheel assemblies with dynamic tire pressure control
    Patent number: 8176958
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a magneto-rheological elastomer (MRE) assembly disposed between a rim and a tire assembly. The MRE assembly may be configured to adjust a tire pressure within a chamber between the rim and the tire assembly when a magnetic field is applied to the MRE assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip David Rodenbeck
  • DAMPER ASSEMBLIES AND VEHICLES INCORPORATING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20100320705
    Abstract: A damper assembly includes damper body, a piston assembly and a pulser. The damper body is operable to maintain a fluid. The piston assembly may include a piston rod and a piston plunger. The piston plunger and at least a portion of piston rod is slidably positioned within the damper body. The pulser is operable to generate hydraulic waves within the fluid toward the piston assembly to alter the damping force of the damper assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip David Rodenbeck
  • Magneto-Rheological Elastomer Wheel Assemblies With Dynamic Tire Pressure Control
    Publication number: 20100314015
    Abstract: A wheel assembly includes a magneto-rheological elastomer (MRE) assembly disposed between a rim and a tire assembly. The MRE assembly may be configured to adjust a tire pressure within a chamber between the rim and the tire assembly when a magnetic field is applied to the MRE assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip David Rodenbeck
  • Active Magneto-Rheological Spring Assemblies and Vehicle Suspension Systems Incorporating the Same
    Publication number: 20100314842
    Abstract: A Magneto-Rheological Elastomer (MRE) spring system includes a spring, an MRE unit in cooperation with the spring, and an electromagnet. The electromagnet may be configured to produce an adjustable magnetic field, wherein when the electromagnet produces a magnetic field, the MRE unit stiffens such that the MRE spring system stiffens.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip David Rodenbeck