Patents by Inventor Jess D. Thiel

Jess D. Thiel 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).

  • Slip seal diaphragm for spring brake actuator
    Patent number: 8100047
    Abstract: A brake actuator system of a vehicle comprising a diaphragm design with a hole and sealing element in the center. The design allows for the sealing element to seal and slide on the outer diameter of the center pushrod for the exposed length. This eliminates the need for a fixed joint to permanently attach the diaphragm to the center pushrod, and allows for the pushrod to be attached to the spring piston or a separate fixed plate and reduces stress of the diaphragm at its interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Corporation
    Inventors: Albert D. Fisher, Jess D. Thiel
  • Slip Seal Diaphragm For Spring Brake Actuator
    Publication number: 20100095836
    Abstract: A brake actuator system of a vehicle comprising a diaphragm design with a hole and sealing element in the center. The design allows for the sealing element to seal and slide on the outer diameter of the center pushrod for the exposed length. This eliminates the need for a fixed joint to permanently attach the diaphragm to the center pushrod, and allows for the pushrod to be attached to the spring piston or a separate fixed plate and reduces stress of the diaphragm at its interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Albert D. Fisher, Jess D. Thiel