Michael T Power

US Patent:

8465036, Jun 18, 2013

Filed:

Aug 2, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/196059

Inventors:

Michael A. Power - Troy MI, US
Gregory D. Pavuk - Berkley MI, US

Assignee:

ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60G 21/05
B60G 9/00
B60G 11/27

US Classification:

280124116, 280124153, 280124157, 280789

Abstract:

A suspension includes first and second arms that connect a rigid axle to a frame structure. The first arm has one end configured for connection to a rigid axle structure and an opposite end adapted for connection to one lateral side of the frame structure. The second arm has one end configured for connection to the rigid axle structure and an opposite end adapted for connection to an opposite lateral side of the frame structure. The suspension includes a first air spring associated with the first arm and a second air spring associated with the second arm. The first and second air springs are configured to be positioned laterally outboard of the frame structure.

US Patent:

8528923, Sep 10, 2013

Filed:

Dec 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/327910

Inventors:

William Wakefield - Waterford MI, US
Michael Andrew Power - Troy MI, US
Michael David Lynch - Attica MI, US

Assignee:

ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60G 9/02

US Classification:

280124116, 28012411

Abstract:

An axle suspension system for a vehicle. The axle suspension system may include an axle having an exterior surface and an axle wrap. The axle wrap may include a wrap portion, a cam bracket, and an actuator bracket. The wrap portion may engage the exterior surface. The cam bracket and actuator bracket may be spaced apart and may extend from the wrap portion.

US Patent:

20130098697, Apr 25, 2013

Filed:

Oct 25, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/280398

Inventors:

Michael A. Power - Troy MI, US
Gregory D. Pavuk - Berkley MI, US
Sunil Shastri - Karnataka, IN

International Classification:

B60B 37/00
B62D 53/00
B60B 35/00
B60B 35/02
B60B 35/12

US Classification:

180 141, 30111104, 301132

Abstract:

A wheel assembly includes an attachment member with a spindle attachment interface and a brake attachment interface. A spindle is attached to the spindle attachment interface and a brake component is attached to the brake attachment interface. The spindle attachment interface is configured to be a detachable connection that allows the spindle to be selectively attached and detached from the wheel assembly.

US Patent:

20160368331, Dec 22, 2016

Filed:

Sep 1, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/254743

Inventors:

- Troy MI, US
James Keane - West Bloomfield MI, US
Michael Andrew Power - Troy MI, US
Dale Kwasniewski - Galesburg MI, US

International Classification:

B60C 23/00

Abstract:

A tire inflation system having a spindle that is configured to support a wheel bearing. A passage for routing pressurized gas may be provided with the spindle or with a sleeve that may be disposed on the spindle.

US Patent:

20150075688, Mar 19, 2015

Filed:

Sep 18, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/029856

Inventors:

- Troy MI, US
James Keane - West Bloomfield MI, US
Michael Andrew Power - Troy MI, US
Dale Kwasniewski - Galesburg MI, US

Assignee:

ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60C 23/00

US Classification:

152417

Abstract:

A tire inflation system having a spindle that is configured to support a wheel bearing. A passage for routing pressurized gas may be provided with the spindle or with a sleeve that may be disposed on the spindle.

US Patent:

20150059945, Mar 5, 2015

Filed:

Sep 4, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/017375

Inventors:

- Troy MI, US
Michael Andrew Power - Troy MI, US
James Keane - West Bloomfield MI, US

Assignee:

ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60C 23/00

US Classification:

152417

Abstract:

A tire inflation system having a conduit, a hub, and a seal assembly. The hub may be rotatably mounted on a spindle and may have a passage. The seal assembly may have a seal passage that fluidly connects the conduit to the passage.

US Patent:

20140232074, Aug 21, 2014

Filed:

Feb 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/767950

Inventors:

- Troy MI, US
Michael Andrew Power - Troy MI, US

Assignee:

ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60P 1/02

US Classification:

280 6151

Abstract:

A trailer axle suspension system and a method of control. The trailer axle suspension system may be deflated when the trailer is approaching the dock and proximity of the trailer to the dock is within a predetermined limit.

US Patent:

20140232177, Aug 21, 2014

Filed:

Feb 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/767915

Inventors:

- Troy MI, US
Michael Andrew Power - Troy MI, US

Assignee:

ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60B 35/04
B62D 65/00
B60G 9/00

US Classification:

301131, 2952501

Abstract:

An axle assembly and a method of manufacture. The axle assembly may have an axle tube that may be formed to increase a wall thickness of an end portion. A spindle may be fastened to the end portion with a fastener that is received in the fastener hole in the end portion.