Mark Lee Clements

US Patent:

6357771, Mar 19, 2002

Filed:

May 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/578647

Inventors:

Mark Clements - Lapeer MI
Joe Fader - Brighton MI
Chris Keeney - Troy MI
Steve Yollick - Troy MI
Jim Hawkins - Madison AL

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Systems, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60G 399

US Classification:

28012413, 280124137, 280124167, 280124149

Abstract:

A suspension system includes a torsion bar attached to a vehicle frame member by an adjuster assembly including a spring biasing anchor arm. The biasing member provides an elastic resistance to torsion bar rotation for suspension system vibrations below a predetermined torsional force. However, when the predetermined torsional force is exceeded, the elastic resistance of the biasing member is overcome and the anchor arm rotates into contact with the stop. Further suspension system vibrations are absorbable by the torsion bar with stiffer resistance to provide a stiffer suspension response. The stiffer suspension is thus provided when required, such as when cornering, while allowing a smooth ride when not required, such as during normal straight travelling.

US Patent:

6420052, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

May 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/566370

Inventors:

Chris Keeney - Troy MI
Mark Clements - Lapeer MI
Jim Hawkins - Cookeville TN
Steve Yollick - Troy MI
Joe Fader - Brighton MI

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Technology, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B21D 2900

US Classification:

428621, 428615, 428935, 4283215

Abstract:

A coating for an article includes coating encapsulated micro-spheres which maintain the coating in a fluid state. The coating encapsulated micro-spheres are retained in the coating to form a matrix of hardened coating and coating encapsulated micro-spheres. Damage to the coating form a fissure which breaks open the coating encapsulated micro-spheres adjacent the fissure. The broken coating encapsulated micro-spheres release the fluid coating material contained therein. Because the coating encapsulated micro-spheres release the encapsulated coating material in the fluid state the coating material flows into the fissure to coat the exposed substrate. This provides a âself-healingâ ability to the coating which protects the substrate even after the coating is damaged.

US Patent:

6491291, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

May 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/566361

Inventors:

Chris Keeney - Troy MI
Steve Yollick - Troy MI
Mark Clements - Lapeer MI
Joe Fader - Brighton MI
Jim Hawkins - Madison AL

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Systems, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60G 2104

US Classification:

267190, 267 6416, 188276

Abstract:

A suspension system includes a SMA suspension component, an actuator and a controller. Altering the mechanical characteristic of the SMA suspension component alters the kinematic properties of the vehicle wheel relative to the vehicle body and the suspension characteristics of the vehicle. In one disclosed embodiment a SMA suspension spring is height adjustable to alter the vehicle handling characteristics. In another disclosed embodiment a SMA suspension component stabilizer bar is shape adjustable. The SMA stabilizer bar is maintained in a first shape to provide a first handling characteristic. To provide a second handling characteristic the SMA stabilizer bar is moved into contact with a fixed vehicle component such as a vehicle frame component. The flexibility of the stabilizer bar is thereby reduced and the vehicle handling characteristics are optimized for a second condition.

US Patent:

6648350, Nov 18, 2003

Filed:

May 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/567457

Inventors:

Mark Clements - Lapeer MI
Joe Fader - Brighton MI
Chris Keeney - Troy MI
Steve Yollick - Troy MI
Jim Hawkins - Cookeville TN

Assignee:

Meritor Light Vehicle Systems, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60G 2105

US Classification:

280124106, 280124152, 280 93511

Abstract:

A suspension system includes a stabilizer bar having an integral ball link directly formed as each end of the stabilizer bar. Because the ball link is integral to the stabilizer bar, there are no bolts, nuts or other fasteners that limit the articulation of the end link relative to the stabilizer bar. The present invention thereby provides greater end link articulation and improved suspension system performance.

US Patent:

7313521, Dec 25, 2007

Filed:

Dec 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/609138

Inventors:

Peter S. Cardillo - Atlanta GA, US
Mark A. Clements - Lilburn GA, US
William E. Price - Smyrna GA, US

Assignee:

Georgia Tech Research Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G10L 15/08
G06L 7/00

US Classification:

704236, 704 7, 707 4, 707 5

Abstract:

An improved method and apparatus is disclosed which uses probabilistic techniques to map an input search string with a prestored audio file, and recognize certain portions of a search string phonetically. An improved interface is disclosed which permits users to input search strings, linguistics, phonetics, or a combination of both, and also allows logic functions to be specified by indicating how far separated specific phonemes are in time.

US Patent:

7324939, Jan 29, 2008

Filed:

Jan 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/341311

Inventors:

Peter S. Cardillo - Atlanta GA, US
Mark A. Clements - Lilburn GA, US
William E. Price - Smyrna GA, US

Assignee:

Georgia Tech Research Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G10L 15/00

US Classification:

704236, 704231, 704249, 704255

Abstract:

An improved method and apparatus is disclosed which uses probabilistic techniques to map an input search string with a prestored audio file, and recognize certain portions of a search string phonetically. An improved interface is disclosed which permits users to input search strings, linguistics, phonetics, or a combination of both, and also allows logic functions to be specified by indicating how far separated specific phonemes are in time.

US Patent:

7406415, Jul 29, 2008

Filed:

Dec 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/609146

Inventors:

Peter S. Cardillo - Atlanta GA, US
Mark A. Clements - Lilburn GA, US
William E. Price - Smyrna GA, US

Assignee:

Georgia Tech Research Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G10L 15/08

US Classification:

704236, 704 7, 704 4, 704 5

Abstract:

An improved method and apparatus is disclosed which uses probabilistic techniques to map an input search string with a prestored audio file, and recognize certain portions of a search string phonetically. An improved interface is disclosed which permits users to input search strings, linguistics, phonetics, or a combination of both, and also allows logic functions to be specified by indicating how far separated specific phonemes are in time.

US Patent:

7475065, Jan 6, 2009

Filed:

Dec 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/609127

Inventors:

Peter S. Cardillo - Atlanta GA, US
Mark A. Clements - Lilburn GA, US
William E. Price - Smyrna GA, US

Assignee:

Georgia Tech Research Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06F 17/30
G06F 7/00
G10L 15/00

US Classification:

707 4, 704251, 707 3

Abstract:

An improved method and apparatus is disclosed which uses probabilistic techniques to map an input search string with a prestored audio file, and recognize certain portions of a search string phonetically. An improved interface is disclosed which permits users to input search strings, linguistics, phonetics, or a combination of both, and also allows logic functions to be specified by indicating how far separated specific phonemes are in time.