Patents by Inventor Richard A. Sokol
Richard A. Sokol 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).
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Publication number: 20070277453Abstract: A matting surface capable of carrying military equipment having a first flooring member and a second flooring member is disclosed. The first flooring member is substantially parallel to the second flooring member. Both flooring members have an end with an extending tabular member and a grooved end that is structured to slideably receive the extending tabular end of an adjacent flooring member thereby forming a joint between the flooring members and the adjacent flooring members. The first and second flooring members having means of connecting and interlocking the first flooring member to the second flooring member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventors: Andrew Trageser, Matthew Kiley, Richard Sokol, Jeffrey Caratelli, Robert Evert
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Patent number: 7296845Abstract: A reinforcement for a closure panel including an outer panel and an inner panel includes a palm area reinforcement for attachment to the outer panel and a latch area reinforcement for attachment to the inner panel, the latch area reinforcement being disposed on a depression in the reinforcement which is integral with the palm area reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2005Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Alcoa Inc.Inventors: Dinesh C. Seksaria, Richard A. Sokol, Russell S. Long
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Publication number: 20070144839Abstract: A brake system including a suspension component housing at least one actuation piston to reversibly extend a brake pad; and a wheel that is in rotational engagement to the suspension component, the wheel having a rim portion with an interior surface that is contacted by the brake pad of at least one actuation piston when in an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Dinesh Seksaria, Roger Kaufold, Thomas Murphy, Richard Sokol
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Publication number: 20060158007Abstract: A reinforcement for a closure panel including an outer panel and an inner panel includes a palm area reinforcement for attachment to the outer panel and a latch area reinforcement for attachment to the inner panel, the latch area reinforcement being disposed on a depression in the reinforcement which is integral with the palm area reinforcement.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2005Publication date: July 20, 2006Inventors: Dinesh Seksaria, Richard Sokol, Russell Long
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Publication number: 20060137268Abstract: A matting surface having a first flooring member and a second flooring member is disclosed. The first flooring member is substantially parallel to the second flooring member. Both flooring members have an end with an extending tabular member and a grooved end that is structured to slideably receive the extending tabular end of an adjacent flooring member thereby forming a joint between the flooring members and the adjacent flooring members. The first and second flooring members having means of connecting and interlocking the first flooring member to the second flooring member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2005Publication date: June 29, 2006Inventors: Andrew Trageser, Matthew Kiley, Richard Sokol, Jeffrey Caratelli, Robert Evert, Angel Rosario, Jeff Day, Albert Wills
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Patent number: 6062634Abstract: Automotive front end structure adapted to be mounted on an automotive vehicle frame to absorb impact energy. The structure includes first and second crush hoops each having a central portion and side portions extending rearwardly from the central portion. The rear ends of the side portions of each hoop are connected to brackets and then to first and second crush boxes. Brackets connect the crush boxes to the vehicle frame. The crush hoops and the crush boxes are adapted to crush and collapse to absorb energy in a frontal impact. The central portion of the first crush hoop projects forwardly a greater distance than the central portion of the second crush hoop so that the first crush hoop is first to deform in a front impact. Thereafter, the other hoop begins to load and dissipate energy to provide a smooth, continuous and progressive reaction force to front end deformation.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 1997Date of Patent: May 16, 2000Assignees: DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Aluminum Company of AmericaInventors: Alan S. Aloe, Keith Redden, James J. Johnson, Richard A. Sokol, Matthew P. Kiley, Andrew B. Trageser, Gerald Budnick, James J. Shavrnoch
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Patent number: 6047988Abstract: A multi-piece rear frame assembly for operably coupling components of a rear suspension to a frame rail of a vehicle frame assembly. The rear frame assembly including a rear shock tower casting welded to the frame rail and having a pair of attachment locations extending laterally outwardly for operably coupling a pair of lateral suspension links thereto, a shock tower extending upwardly for operably coupling a shock/spring assembly thereto. The frame assembly further includes an upper extrusion and a lower extrusion, each welded to the frame rail and having an attachment location for operably coupling a guide link and a forward portion of a lower control arm respectfully thereto. The frame assembly further includes a rear frame member extending downwardly from the frame rail and having an upper and lower attachment location for a rearward portion of the lower control arm and a transaxle cross member respectively thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 1998Date of Patent: April 11, 2000Assignees: Chrysler Corporation, Aluminum Company of AmericaInventors: Alan S. Aloe, James J. Johnson, Keith Redden, Matthew P. Kiley, Richard A. Sokol, Andrew B. Trageser, Gerald Budnick
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Patent number: 5947519Abstract: An aluminum extruded node for interconnecting a longitudinal frame rail and a lateral frame member of a vehicle frame. The extruded node having a pair of longitudinal side walls received within an interior volume defined by the longitudinal frame rail and a pair of transverse side walls received within an interior volume defined by the lateral frame member. Interior wall portions extend between each of the pairs of longitudinal and transverse side walls to define closed cells for increasing the stiffness and structural integrity of the node. The longitudinal frame rail is peripherally welded around an end thereof to the node. The lateral frame member is peripherally welded around an end thereof to the node.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1998Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignees: Chrysler Corporation, Aluminum Company of AmericaInventors: Alan S. Aloe, James J. Johnson, William H. Hagedorn, Richard A. Sokol, Matthew P. Kiley, Andrew B. Trageser, Keith Redden
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Patent number: 5897139Abstract: A multi-piece front casting assembly for operably coupling components of a front suspension to a frame rail of a vehicle frame assembly. The casting assembly including an upper casting welded to the frame rail and having a pair of attachment locations extending laterally outwardly for operably coupling an upper control arm thereto, a attachment location extending laterally inwardly for operably coupling a rocker arm for a shock/spring assembly thereto, a suspension cross member attachment location, an engine cooling module attachment, a bumper mounting attachment, and two body structure attachment locations for securing the body structure to the frame assembly. The casting assembly further includes a front lower casting and a rear lower casting, each welded to the frame rail and having an attachment location for operably coupling a lower control arm thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1998Date of Patent: April 27, 1999Assignees: Chrysler Corporation, Aluminum Company of AmericaInventors: Alan S. Aloe, James J. Johnson, Richard A. Sokol, Matthew P. Kiley, Andrew B. Trageser, Keith Redden, Gerald Budnick
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Patent number: 5449213Abstract: A movable body panel for a vehicle is provided. The body panel includes a load bearing frame member made from an elongated hollow beam member. Inner and outer panels are secured to one another with the frame member disposed between the panels and secured to the inner panels. Hinges are secured to the frame member and the vehicle for permitting movement of the body panel relative to the remainder of the vehicle. A method of making the body panel is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1993Date of Patent: September 12, 1995Assignee: Aluminum Company of AmericaInventors: Matthew P. Kiley, Dinesh C. Seksaria, Richard A. Sokol