Patents by Inventor Todd Rockwell

Todd Rockwell 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).

  • Guide pin for disc brake assembly and disc brake assembly including such a guide pin
    Patent number: 8051958
    Abstract: An improved guide pin structure adapted for use in a vehicle disc brake assembly comprises a first end including a head portion; a second end including an end face and a lead-in zone, the lead-in zone provided with a rounded generally bullet nose shaped radius adapted for insertion into an aperture of a component of the vehicle disc brake assembly; and a center section defining a shank having a slide surface, the center section defining a guide pin axis; wherein the bullet nose shaped radius of the lead-in zone includes an axial offset relative to the end face and a radial offset relative to the slide surface, and wherein the axial offset is larger than the radial offset by a ratio of at least 2 to 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes Company
    Inventors: Todd Rockwell, Eduardo Morais, Mauro Marconcin
  • Symmetric brake clip
    Patent number: 7299903
    Abstract: A brake pad clip for a disc brake assembly is disposed between a caliper member and a brake pad. A U-shaped section includes a base portion with opposing symmetrical leg portions extending at substantially right angles from the base portion. The U-shaped section is adapted to receive a portion of a brake pad therebetween. A first abutment portion extends from the base portion in an opposing direction from the leg portions. A second abutment portion is in spaced relation to the first abutment portion and extends from the base portion in an opposing direction of the leg portions. The first abutment portion and the second abutment portion are adapted to receive a portion of a caliper member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Kelsey-Hayes Company
    Inventors: Todd Rockwell, James Bergman
  • Symmetric brake clip
    Publication number: 20070170019
    Abstract: A brake pad clip for a disc brake assembly is disposed between a caliper member and a brake pad. A U-shaped section includes a base portion with opposing symmetrical leg portions extending at substantially right angles from the base portion. The U-shaped section is adapted to receive a portion of a brake pad therebetween. A first abutment portion extends from the base portion in an opposing direction from the leg portions. A second abutment portion is in spaced relation to the first abutment portion and extends from the base portion in an opposing direction of the leg portions. The first abutment portion and the second abutment portion are adapted to receive a portion of a caliper member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Todd Rockwell, James Bergman