Kris C Sharma

US Patent:

41051947, Aug 8, 1978

Filed:

Jun 1, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/802312

Inventors:

Paul Smeltzer - Napierville IL
Kris Sharma - Glen Ellyn IL
David A. Daneck - Elgin IL
Sellers B. McNally - Barriington IL

Assignee:

Maremont Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F16F 934
B60G 1700

US Classification:

267 64R

Abstract:

A self-leveling combined shock absorber and liquid spring assist unit comprising a pair of tubular structures of the piston and cylinder shock absorber type, one of which defines a load bearing spring chamber and the other of which includes an elongated displacement member for the spring chamber, the displacement member being tubular and cooperating with a pump rod to provide a pump-up function for the unit. An improved pump check valve arrangement between the end surface of the displacement member and the exterior annular surface of the pump rod is provided for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid between the pump chamber and the load bearing spring chamber which comprises an annular body of elastomeric material having an annular anti-extrusion washer of rigid material embedded therein which is spring urged into sealing engagement by a coil spring and held in assembled relation by a rigid tubular element fixed to the exterior periphery of the displacement member.

US Patent:

45316180, Jul 30, 1985

Filed:

Mar 2, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/471509

Inventors:

Michael Kobiske - St. Charles IL
William Voigt - St. Charles IL
Kris Sharma - Lombard IL

Assignee:

Maremont Corporation - Carol Stream IL

International Classification:

F16F 932

US Classification:

18832111

Abstract:

A left-to-right interchangeable, vehicle suspension strut includes a left-to-right interchangeable functional line bracket plate and accommodating left and right brackets or bracket portions.