Michael J Keeler

US Patent:

8454040, Jun 4, 2013

Filed:

Sep 29, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/248597

Inventors:

Andrew J. Westnedge - Bolingbrook IL, US
Dmitriy E. Rubalskiy - Glenview IL, US
Michael J. Keeler - Naperville IL, US
Phillippi R. Pierce - Canton OH, US

Assignee:

Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. - Itasca IL

International Classification:

B60G 9/02
B60G 7/00

US Classification:

280124116, 3011241

Abstract:

An axle-to-beam connection for a vehicle axle/suspension system includes an axle having at least one depression formed therein. A sleeve is formed with at least one depression and disposed about the axle so that the axle depression and the sleeve depression matingly engage one another to form a mated pair of depressions. A method of forming the axle-to-beam connection includes providing an axle and disposing a sleeve about the axle. At least one mated pair of depressions is simultaneously formed in the axle and the sleeve. The sleeve is immovably mounted to a vehicle axle/suspension system.

US Patent:

8528611, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Sep 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/566960

Inventors:

Matt J. Wilson - Canal Fulton OH, US
Phillippi R. Pierce - Canton OH, US
Matthew VanMeter - Cuyahoga Falls OH, US
Santo Padula - Medina OH, US
Michael J. Keeler - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. - Itasca IL

International Classification:

B60C 23/10

US Classification:

152416, 152419

Abstract:

A vehicle tire inflation system includes an air supply that is connected to a vehicle tire by a pneumatic conduit. A pump that is independent of and pneumatically parallel to the vehicle air supply includes an inlet and an outlet. The pump inlet receives air from atmosphere, the pump compresses the air, and the pump outlet is fluidly connected to the pneumatic conduit. When the air pressure in the pneumatic conduit drops below a predetermined level, compressed air from the pump is introduced into the pneumatic conduit, thus increasing the air pressure in the conduit to increase the air pressure that is available to the tire. A reservoir tank, which is also independent of the vehicle air supply, may be in fluid communication with the pump outlet and the pneumatic conduit.

US Patent:

8540222, Sep 24, 2013

Filed:

Sep 9, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/228908

Inventors:

Andrew J. Westnedge - Bolingbrook IL, US
Michael J. Keeler - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

Hendrickson USA, L.L.C. - Itasca IL

International Classification:

F16F 9/04

US Classification:

267 6427, 267122

Abstract:

An air spring for a heavy-duty vehicle axle/suspension system includes a bellows chamber operatively connected to a piston chamber. An opening is disposed between the bellows chamber and the piston chamber in order to allow fluid to communicate between the bellows chamber and the piston chamber. The cross-sectional area of the opening and the volumes of the bellows chamber and the piston chamber are tuned in order to optimize the damping characteristics of the air spring.

US Patent:

20120080573, Apr 5, 2012

Filed:

Sep 30, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/249420

Inventors:

R. Scott Fulton - Hudson OH, US
Andrew J. Westnedge - Bolingbrook IL, US
Dmitriy E. Rubalskiy - Glenview IL, US
Michael J. Keeler - Naperville IL, US
Phillippi R. Pierce - Canton OH, US

Assignee:

HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C. - Itasca IL

International Classification:

F16D 65/00
B23P 11/00
F16M 13/02

US Classification:

2482051, 29428

Abstract:

A brake system component axle mount for a vehicle axle/suspension system includes an axle having at least one depression formed therein. A sleeve is formed with at least one depression and disposed about the axle so that the axle depression and the sleeve depression matingly engage one another to form a mated pair of depressions. A brake mount assembly is rigidly attached to the sleeve. A method of forming the brake system component axle mount includes providing an axle and disposing a sleeve about the axle. At least one mated pair of depressions is simultaneously formed in the axle and the sleeve. A brake mount assembly is rigidly attached to the sleeve.

US Patent:

20120291626, Nov 22, 2012

Filed:

May 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/473109

Inventors:

Andrew J. Westnedge - Bolingbrook IL, US
Dmitry Enrikovich Rubalskiy - Glenview IL, US
Michael J. Keeler - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C. - Itasca IL

International Classification:

F16J 1/09
F16J 1/00

US Classification:

92181 R

Abstract:

A piston for an air spring of a heavy-duty vehicle includes a sidewall and a central hub. The sidewall and the central hub are attached to a first bottom plate of the piston. A top plate is removeably attached to a top portion of the sidewall and a top portion of the central hub. A bottom portion of said central hub includes a second bottom plate that is recessed relative to the first bottom plate for attachment to a piston mounting pedestal that is in turn mounted to a beam of a suspension assembly of the heavy-duty vehicle.

US Patent:

20130277936, Oct 24, 2013

Filed:

Apr 4, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/856460

Inventors:

Andrew J. Westnedge - Bolingbrook IL, US
Dmitriy E. Rubalskiy - Glenview IL, US
Michael J. Keeler - Naperville IL, US
Phillippi R. Pierce - Canton OH, US

Assignee:

HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C. - ITASCA IL

International Classification:

B60G 5/04

US Classification:

280124116, 29428, 29505

Abstract:

An axle-to-beam or crossbrace-to-beam connection for a vehicle axle/suspension system includes an axle or crossbrace having at least one depression formed therein. A sleeve is formed with at least one depression and disposed about the axle or crossbrace so that the axle or crossbrace depression and the sleeve depression matingly engage one another to form a mated pair of depressions. A method of forming the axle-to-beam or crossbrace-to-beam connection includes providing an axle or crossbrace and disposing a sleeve about the axle or crossbrace. At least one mated pair of depressions is simultaneously formed in the axle or crossbrace and the sleeve. The sleeve is immovably mounted to a vehicle axle/suspension system.

US Patent:

20130343931, Dec 26, 2013

Filed:

Aug 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/965310

Inventors:

Matt J. Wilson - Canton OH, US
Phillippi R. Pierce - Canton OH, US
Matthew J. VanMeter - Plainfield IL, US
Santo Padula - Medina OH, US
Michael J. Keeler - Naperville IL, US

Assignee:

HENDRICKSON USA, L.L.C. - Itasca IL

International Classification:

F04B 17/00

US Classification:

4174101, 417437

Abstract:

A vehicle tire inflation system includes an air supply that is connected to a vehicle tire by a pneumatic conduit. A pump that is independent of and pneumatically parallel to the vehicle air supply includes an inlet and an outlet. The pump inlet receives air from atmosphere, the pump compresses the air, and the pump outlet is fluidly connected to the pneumatic conduit. When the air pressure in the pneumatic conduit drops below a predetermined level, compressed air from the pump is introduced into the pneumatic conduit, thus increasing the air pressure in the conduit to increase the air pressure that is available to the tire. A reservoir tank, which is also independent of the vehicle air supply, may be in fluid communication with the pump outlet and the pneumatic conduit. The invention also includes a parallel pump that captures air to increase the pressure in the vehicle air supply.

US Patent:

56497199, Jul 22, 1997

Filed:

Feb 23, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/606058

Inventors:

Gareth A. Wallace - Palos Heights IL
Tjong T. Lie - Naperville IL
Michael J. Keeler - Canton OH
Michael Gottshalk - New Philadelphia OH
John Ramsey - Canton OH
Allen Hatch - Chicago IL
Richard S. Holum - Westmont IL
Charles A. Van Breemen - Glen Ellyn IL

Assignee:

The Boler Company. - Itasca IL

International Classification:

B60G 1126

US Classification:

280713

Abstract:

A vehicle suspension system particularly useful in the heavy duty truck and trailer industry is disclosed. The suspension features lower control rods that are pivotally connected at their leading ends to hangers attached to each side frame member. The rearward ends of the lower control rods are attached to axle seats, one at each end of the axle, which are connected to the axle of the vehicle. Air springs and shock absorbers or, alternatively, hydraulic cylinders with accumulators, are mounted between each axle seat and each side frame member. The lower control rods are in an inclined orientation with their forward ends above their trailing ends. Additionally, some embodiments of the suspension feature upper control rods with their forward ends pivotally attached to the two opposing truck side frame members. The rearward ends of the upper control rods are attached to the top center of the axle by either a bolt and bushing mount or a ball and socket mount so that the upper control rods form a "V". The upper control rods lay in a nearly horizontal plane.

Address:

2715 Melrose Ct, Naperville, IL 60564

Phone:

6304706908

VIN:

3FADP0L33AR161355

Make:

FORD

Model:

FUSION HYBRID

Year:

2010