Patents by Inventor Ralph A. Youngdale

Ralph A. Youngdale 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).

  • Patent number: 4546883
    Abstract: A wine rack comprising spaced pairs of elongated frame members arranged in upstanding steepled configuration with their bases spaced and their tops joined with shelf assemblies extending between the pairs of upstanding frame members to provide bottle storage on the outer surfaces of the A frame and hanger brackets extending between the pairs of upstanding frame members between shelf assemblies and including inwardly opening slots to provide hanging storage of a plurality of wine glasses in the umbrella provided by the A frame. A shipping assembly for the wine rack is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1985
    Inventor: Ralph A. Youngdale
  • Patent number: 4319768
    Abstract: A vehicle suspension strut is provided with an improved bearing assembly consisting of a metallic bearing member which directly supports a portion of the rod member of the strut and a plastic seal member which sealingly engages the bearing member and provides for securely resiliently mounting the bearing assembly in a self centering manner in the structure by which the strut is fixed to the body of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1980
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1982
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventor: Ralph A. Youngdale
  • Patent number: 4260176
    Abstract: An improved strut especially for independent wheel suspension in motor vehicles, includes a jounce bumper formed of a resilient material bonded to a rigid stop member carried for movement with the rod member of the strut. The bumper includes a tapered central cavity to enhance uniform outward deformation in compression and provides means for carrying a dust shield to protect the exposed sliding surface of the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 7, 1981
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventors: Arnold F. Pacis, Ralph A. Youngdale
  • Patent number: 4197926
    Abstract: An improved brake caliper and steering knuckle assembly. The caliper is mounted between arms extending from the steering knuckle and attached to the arms in a manner which forms a solid bridge between the arms. The caliper arms so connected transfer a force placed on an arm to the other arm or arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1980
    Assignee: Chrysler Corporation
    Inventor: Ralph A. Youngdale