Patents by Inventor Ronald Chesnut

Ronald Chesnut 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).

  • Electronic controlled vacuum powered brake system for towed trailers
    Publication number: 20060071549
    Abstract: A vacuum powered assisted dual piston master brake cylinder and associated calipers are applied to trailers. The present invention can be applied to, but is not limited to boat, horse, travel, fifth wheel and utility trailers. The main components of the present invention are as follows: a vacuum power assisted master cylinder with two outlet ports of hydraulic power, a vacuum pump, a solenoid, an electronic power module, and a dash control module. The power brake unit is directly connected by lever arm to the solenoid of the towed vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2004
    Publication date: April 6, 2006
    Inventors: Ronald Chesnut, Douglas Stewart
  • Unified brake system for towed and towing vehicles
    Patent number: 6609766
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new braking system for a first vehicle towing a second vehicle on its own four wheels. The system exhibits a process by which the towing vehicle's brake system send an electronic relay to the towed vehicle's brake system making the brake depress at the proper rate of deceleration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Inventor: Ronald Chesnut