US3352382A
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Caliper-type disc brake with yieldable support
Assignee: ZF Active Safety US Inc
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Filing: 1966-04-11
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Granted: 1967-11-14
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Expires: 1986-04-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Hayes
- 👤 Sturis Talivaldis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D69/00; F16D69/04; F16D69/0408; F16D55/00; F16D55/02; F16D55/22; F16D55/224; F16D55/225; F16D55/226; F16D2055/0004; F16D2055/0041; F16D2055/007; F16D2069/0425; F16D2069/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A DISC BRAKE FOR USE WITH A ROTOR HAVING BRAKING FACES ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, SAID BRAKE COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING GENERALLY OPPOSED LEGS LYING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROTOR, FLUID MOTOR MEANS CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID LEGS FOR PRESSING A FIRST BRAKE SHOE MEANS INTO FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH A FIRST ROTOR FACE, SAID FLUID MOTOR MEANS, WHERE ENERGIZED, BIASING SAID HOUSING IN ONE DIRECTION TO PRESS A SECOND BRAKE SHOE MEANS AGAINST A SECOND ROTOR FACE OPPOSITE SAID FIRST FACE, YIELDABLE MEANS HAVING A FIXED FIRST PORTION AND A SECOND PORTION REMOTE FROM SAID FIRST PORTION IN SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH AND BIASING SAID HOUSING IN SAID ONE DIRECTION, SAID YIELDABLE MEANS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND SPACED PIVOT MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS ALLOWING RELATIVE TRANSLATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS IN SAID ONE DIRECTION NORMAL TO SAID ROTOR FACES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A DISC BRAKE FOR USE WITH A ROTOR HAVING BRAKING FACES ON OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF, SAID BRAKE COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING GENERALLY OPPOSED LEGS LYING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROTOR, FLUID MOTOR MEANS CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID LEGS FOR PRESSING A FIRST BRAKE SHOE MEANS INTO FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH A FIRST ROTOR FACE, SAID FLUID MOTOR MEANS, WHERE ENERGIZED, BIASING SAID HOUSING IN ONE DIRECTION TO PRESS A SECOND BRAKE SHOE MEANS AGAINST A SECOND ROTOR FACE OPPOSITE SAID FIRST FACE, YIELDABLE MEANS HAVING A FIXED FIRST PORTION AND A SECOND PORTION REMOTE FROM SAID FIRST PORTION IN SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH AND BIASING SAID HOUSING IN SAID ONE DIRECTION, SAID YIELDABLE MEANS HAVING FIRST AND SECOND SPACED PIVOT MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS ALLOWING RELATIVE TRANSLATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND PORTIONS IN SAID ONE DIRECTION NORMAL TO SAID ROTOR FACES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-11-13 | 1971-05-15 | 1971-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-13 | 1975-05-15 | 1975-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-13 | 1979-05-15 | 1979-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |