Frank J Mccarthy

US Patent:

6430774, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Jul 2, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/346836

Inventors:

Ronald J. McLaughlin - Maumee OH
Frank J. McCarthy - Milan OH

Assignee:

The Pullman Company - Milan OH

International Classification:

F16L 500

US Classification:

16 21, 16 22, 403220, 403221, 403225, 403227, 2671412, 26714012

Abstract:

A pivot bushing for a suspension system has an inner metal and an outer metal with an elastomeric bushing disposed between the metals. The outer metal has one end which is partially closed by an inwardly curved portion and one end which is open. The assembly of the bushing is through the open end. Once assembled the open end is closed by placing a cover over the open end and crimping the cover to a flange formed at the open end. In another embodiment, the cover is inserted into the outer metal and the outer metal is crimped to secure the cover in place.

US Patent:

6513801, Feb 4, 2003

Filed:

Jul 24, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/202287

Inventors:

Frank J. McCarthy - Milan OH

Assignee:

The Pullman Company - Milan OH

International Classification:

B60G 1124

US Classification:

267293, 267189, 2671411, 28012413, 280124177, 384273

Abstract:

A stabilizer bar assembly includes a stabilizer bar and a pair of bushing assemblies. Each bushing assembly includes a first semi-circular member, a second semi-circular member and a hinge connecting the two semi-circular members together. The two semi-circular members encases the stabilizer bar and the two semi-circular members are encased by a frame bracket which attaches the stabilizer bar to a vehicle. Each semi-circular member includes an embedded rigid semi-circular member to control the compression and flexing of the bushing assembly.

US Patent:

7798503, Sep 21, 2010

Filed:

Jan 16, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/332868

Inventors:

Ronald McLaughlin - Maumee OH, US
Frank McCarthy - Milan OH, US
Matthew Wieczorek - Norwalk OH, US
Brent Johnston - Milan OH, US

Assignee:

The Pullman Company - Milan OH

International Classification:

B62D 7/16

US Classification:

280 9351, 180352, 267 66

Abstract:

A V-configuration torque rod includes an apex joint assembly which includes a cast apex joint housing. A pair of solid rods are threadingly received by the cast apex joint housing and an end joint assembly is attached to the end of each solid rod. A retention system in the form of a clamp or jamb nut secure the solid rods to the cast apex joint housing. A length adjustment mechanism can be incorporated between the solid rods and the end joint assemblies if necessary.

US Patent:

20030227117, Dec 11, 2003

Filed:

Jun 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/163249

Inventors:

Frank McCarthy - Milan OH, US

International Classification:

F16F001/30
B60G011/12

US Classification:

267/270000, 267/269000

Abstract:

A pivot bushing that is assembled into an eye of a leaf spring includes an anti-walkout device. The anti-walkout device comprises a retaining ring molded into the elastomeric bushing which is a part of the pivot bushing. The retaining ring is larger in diameter than the eye of the spring such that any tendency of the spring to walk off the pivot bushing is resisted by the retaining ring. The retaining ring is located at only one side of the elastomeric bushing because a leaf spring always has a tendency to wave off the pivot bushing in one direction.

US Patent:

20180009282, Jan 11, 2018

Filed:

Jun 6, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/615174

Inventors:

- Milan OH, US
Frank MCCARTHY - Milan OH, US
Scott BRADDOCK - Milan OH, US

International Classification:

B60G 15/06
F16F 9/00

Abstract:

A suspension mount assembly for coupling a first component and a second component of a vehicle comprises a housing including a bore and a first shoulder. The housing is adapted to be coupled to the first component of the vehicle. An elastomeric bushing includes a bore adapted to receive the second component of a vehicle. The elastomeric bushing includes a first portion, a spaced apart ring portion, and a web portion interconnecting the ring portion of the first portion. The ring portion, the web portion and the first portion are integrally formed with one another. A cap includes a peripheral portion having a second shoulder. The elastomeric bushing is positioned within the housing bore with the ring portion being engaged with the first shoulder. The first shoulder cooperates with the second shoulder to trap the ring portion between the housing and the cap and provide a seal and vibration isolator therebetween.