Patents by Inventor Don Varnelis

Don Varnelis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5542503
    Abstract: A rotor adapted for use in a vehicle disc brake assembly includes an inner annular mounting flange portion defining a rotational axis and an outer annular disc portion. The outer annular disc portion includes a pair of friction plates which are connected together in spaced apart relationship by a plurality of posts located about the circumference of the rotor. The plurality of posts are divided into a plurality of groups of four posts. Each group of four posts includes a first post and a second post which are radially aligned with one another along with respect to a first bisecting radius extending outwardly from the rotational axis of the rotor. Each group of four posts also includes a third post and a fourth post which are radially aligned with one another with respect to a second bisecting radius extending outwardly from the rotational axis of the rotor. The first common bisecting radius and the second common bisecting radius are disposed at a predetermined angle relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes Company
    Inventors: Michael E. Dunn, Don Varnelis