Patents by Inventor Terrence J. Kane

Terrence J. Kane 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).

  • Multi-stage shock absorber
    Patent number: 9695899
    Abstract: A jounce control damping system with an elongated housing containing a damping medium, a primary piston assembly, a moveable outer piston assembly, and a movable inner piston assembly disposed at least partially within the outer piston assembly. The primary piston assembly provides a first compression damping force. The inner piston engages the primary piston assembly and provides a second compression damping force when moved in a compression direction. After the inner piston assembly moves a given distance, the outer piston assembly is moved in the compressive direction and provides a third compression damping force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Justin D. Smith, Austin Z. Dvorak, Terrence J. Kane
  • MULTI-STAGE SHOCK ABSORBER
    Publication number: 20150276006
    Abstract: A jounce control damping system with an elongated housing containing a damping medium, a primary piston assembly, a moveable outer piston assembly, and a movable inner piston assembly disposed at least partially within the outer piston assembly. The primary piston assembly provides a first compression damping force. The inner piston engages the primary piston assembly and provides a second compression damping force when moved in a compression direction. After the inner piston assembly moves a given distance, the outer piston assembly is moved in the compressive direction and provides a third compression damping force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Justin D. Smith, Austin Z. Dvorak, Terrence J. Kane
  • Multi-stage shock absorber
    Patent number: 9091320
    Abstract: A jounce control damping system with an elongated housing containing a damping medium, a primary piston assembly, a moveable outer piston assembly, and a movable inner piston assembly disposed at least partially within the outer piston assembly. The primary piston assembly provides a first compression damping force. The inner piston engages the primary piston assembly and provides a second compression damping force when moved in a compression direction. After the inner piston assembly moves a given distance, the outer piston assembly is moved in the compressive direction and provides a third compression damping force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN OF AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Justin D. Smith, Austin Z. Dvorak, Terrence J. Kane
  • MULTI-STAGE SHOCK ABSORBER
    Publication number: 20150192187
    Abstract: A jounce control damping system with an elongated housing containing a damping medium, a primary piston assembly, a moveable outer piston assembly, and a movable inner piston assembly disposed at least partially within the outer piston assembly. The primary piston assembly provides a first compression damping force. The inner piston engages the primary piston assembly and provides a second compression damping force when moved in a compression direction. After the inner piston assembly moves a given distance, the outer piston assembly is moved in the compressive direction and provides a third compression damping force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventors: Justin D. Smith, Austin Z. Dvorak, Terrence J. Kane