Patents Assigned to Vette Brakes & Products, Inc.
  • Caliper pistons with improved heat isolation
    Patent number: 6311806
    Abstract: Disclosed is an improved piston construction for use in a braking system. The piston construction employs an insulator at its inner end and a conical aperture at it outer end. Both of these promote increased heat isolation during braking operations. The piston of the present invention also employs an o-ring which is secured within a cylindrical recess. The o-ring ensures a fluid tight seal between the piston and the piston housing. Through the use of the o-ring, air is prevented from entering the brake lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Vette Brakes & Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Angelo Gonzalez, Roben Wilkie