Kenneth D Kloster

US Patent:

42564212, Mar 17, 1981

Filed:

Oct 22, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/086785

Inventors:

Kenneth D. Kloster - Maumee OH

International Classification:

B23B 5100
B23G 500
F16B 2700

US Classification:

408221

Abstract:

This invention relates to a self-threading nut which is utilized to hold a replacement shock absorber within the cylinder housing of a vehicular suspension system commonly referred to as a MacPherson strut suspension system. The nut includes a generally cylindrical main body portion having a tapered threaded portion on the inner wall thereof. A plurality of apertures are formed in the side wall of the main body portion to provide positive lead angle cutting edges and permit the removal of metal chips therefrom. The lower end of the nut is formed with an inner diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the cylinder, and the upper end wall includes a plastic bushing having an inner diameter corresponding to the diameter of the piston rod of the replacement shock absorber. The inner diameter of the lower end and the plastic bushing cooperate to center the nut as threads are formed on the outer wall of the cylinder.

US Patent:

44310927, Feb 14, 1984

Filed:

Jul 27, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/286984

Inventors:

Kenneth D. Kloster - Maumee OH

International Classification:

F16F 932

US Classification:

18832111

Abstract:

This invention relates to a retaining sleeve which is utilized in conjunction with an associated threaded cap to hold a replacement shock absorber within the cylindrical shroud of a vehicular suspension system of the type commonly referred to as a MacPherson strut suspension system. The retaining sleeve includes a hollow cylindrical upper member and a hollow cylindrical lower member. The lower end of the upper member is provided with collet portion having a plurality of radially movable arms. The collet portion has external tapered formed thereon for engagement with internal tapered threads formed on the upper end of the lower member. The relative rotation between the upper and lower members in one direction causes the collet arms to move radially inwardly to securely grip the outer wall of the cylindrical shroud. After a replacement shock absorber is inserted within the cylindrical shroud, the threaded cap can be secured to the upper end of the retaining sleeve.

US Patent:

45990212, Jul 8, 1986

Filed:

Mar 16, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/475893

Inventors:

Kenneth D. Kloster - Maumee OH

International Classification:

B23B 5100

US Classification:

408221

Abstract:

This invention relates to an improved self-threading unit which can be utilized to hold a replacement shock absorber within the cylindrical shroud of a vehicular suspension system commonly referred to as a MacPherson strut suspension assembly. The nut includes a generally cylindrical main body portion having a tapered thread forming portion on the inner wall thereof. The thread forming portion is adapted to roll form buttress-type threads on the upper end of the cylindrical shroud. The upper end of the main body portion includes a top wall having an annular bushing mounted therein for receiving the shock absorber piston rod and centering the nut as it is rotated onto the cylindrical shroud. The top wall is provided with channels extending radially outwardly from the bushing such that, in the event the shock absorber bottoms out, any liquid which may have accumulated on the top wall of the nut, will be evacuated outwardly and will not be forced into the shroud through the bushing.

US Patent:

45585008, Dec 17, 1985

Filed:

Mar 16, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/475905

Inventors:

Kenneth D. Kloster - Maumee OH

Assignee:

Kloster Research & Development, Inc. - Toledo OH

International Classification:

B23P 1904

US Classification:

29227

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a spring compressor adapted to compress an associated coil spring of a MacPherson strut suspension system. The spring compressor includes a lower clamping member adapted to be secured to the portion of the cylindrical shroud of the MacPherson strut located below the associated helical spring platform. A pair of spaced apart elongate threaded shank members are mounted on the clamping member and extend upwardly where they are threadably connected to a pair of spaced apart upper spring engaging hooks. In accordance with the principles of the present invention, the elongated shank members are adjustably mounted to the clamping member to permit adjustment of the spaced apart distance between the upper spring engaging hooks. This enables the spring compressor to accommodate coil springs of various diameters. Also, the longitudinal axis of the threaded shank members can be adjusted to move the upper spring engaging hooks toward and away from the clamping member along an axis which is non-parallel with the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical shroud to which the clamping member is attached.

US Patent:

42806020, Jul 28, 1981

Filed:

Oct 22, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/086786

Inventors:

Kenneth D. Kloster - Maumee OH

Assignee:

Alvey, Inc. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

F16F 954

US Classification:

188322

Abstract:

This invention relates to a threaded pinch-bolt sleeve which is utilized in conjunction with an associated retaining nut to hold a replacement shock absorber within the cylindrical housing of a vehicular suspension system of the type commonly referred to as a MacPherson strut suspension system. The sleeve includes a generally cylindrical main body portion which is placed over the upper portion of the cylindrical housing. A pinch bolt attached to the outer side wall of the main body portion is tightened to secure the sleeve to the cylinder. The upper end of the sleeve is provided with either internal or external threads to receive a retaining nut to hold the replacement shock absorber in the associated cylindrical housing.

US Patent:

43844057, May 24, 1983

Filed:

Jul 13, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/282527

Inventors:

Kenneth D. Kloster - Maumee OH

International Classification:

B23D 2106
B26D 316

US Classification:

30 95

Abstract:

This invention relates to a cylinder cutting tool which is utilized to sever the upper end of a cylindrical housing of a factory-sealed vehicular suspension system of the type commonly referred to as a MacPherson strut suspension system. The tool includes a main body portion having a main arm, a second arm, and a clamp for supporting the tool on the piston rod of the original shock absorber for controlling the rotation of the tool. A rotatable cutting wheel assembly is slidably movable relative to the main support arm. The cutting wheel may be moved into and out of engagement with the cylinder by a suitable lead screw actuatable by rotating a hand grip mounted on the outer end of the main arm. The cutting line at which the cylinder is severed may be controlled by providing a plastic adapter element of a predetermined thickness for supporting the rotating tool on top of the cylinder.

US Patent:

46087540, Sep 2, 1986

Filed:

Mar 16, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/475908

Inventors:

Kenneth D. Kloster - Maumee OH

International Classification:

B23D 2106

US Classification:

30 92

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a power driven tube cutter which can be effectively utilized to sever automotive exhaust pipes, for example. The tube cutter includes a workpiece engaging member adapted to engage the exhaust pipe, and a cutting blade mounted for movement torward and away from the workpiece engaging member. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a pneumatic power driver is utilized to advance the cutting blade toward the workpiece engaging member to sever the pipe. A biasing return spring is provided for withdrawing the cutting blade from between the two severed portions of the pipe.

US Patent:

46797807, Jul 14, 1987

Filed:

Aug 31, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/646622

Inventors:

Kenneth D. Kloster - Maumee OH

International Classification:

F16F 110

US Classification:

267177

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a tool for compressing a helical spring of the type typically used in a MacPherson strut suspension system. The tool comprises a pair of spaced apart shoes each having a helical groove formed therein for engaging a portion of the coil of the spring. Each shoe also includes a latchable locking device extendible over the respective helical groove for maintaining the coil of the spring within the groove during the compression operation. The two shoes are maintained in a spaced apart relationship with the associated grooves in facing relationship to one another by a threaded shank member. The threaded shank member includes a separate tool engaging configuration on each end thereof and is employed to effect movement of the spaced apart shoes toward and away from one another during the operation of the tool.