Patents by Inventor Ken E. Kalies

Ken E. Kalies 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).

  • Electromagnet mount for an electric brake
    Patent number: 5189324
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved electric drum brake (10). The electric drum brake (10) utilizes vibration absorbing mount (27) for positioning an electro-magnet (24) on the tang (22) of an actuating lever (21). The vibration absorbing mount (27) prevents metal-to-metal contact between the tang (22) and the electromagnet (24) and eliminates or greatly reduces road vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Assignee: Hayes Axle, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl A. Beck, Ken E. Kalies
  • Apparatus for retaining a nut on a spindle
    Patent number: 5120170
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved system (30) for maintaining the position of a castellated nut (34) on a spindle (31) having an axial bore (33) therethrough. The improved system (30) utilizes chordal bore (36) passing through the spindle (31). After the castellated nut (34) is positioned on the spindle (31) a cotter pin (37) is placed within chordal bore (36). The cotter pin (37) is of sufficient length such that both ends (38, 39) thereof extend from the drilled spindle and engage the slots (35) of the castellated nut (34). Thus, the cotter pin (37) prevents rotation of castellated nut (34) maintaining the proper position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1992
    Assignee: Hayes Axle, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken E. Kalies