Patents by Inventor Adrian Bull

Adrian Bull 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).

  • Disc brake assembly
    Patent number: 10131327
    Abstract: A disc brake assembly and a method of mounting a disc brake assembly. The disc brake assembly may have a caliper that may receive first and second brake pads, a cover, and a spacer. The cover may have an opening pattern arranged to allow insertion and removal of the spacer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignees: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems (UK) Limited, Scania CB AB
    Inventors: Paul Anthony Thomas, Huw Wills-Wood, Adrian Bull, Mats Lofstrand
  • Disc brake
    Patent number: 10119581
    Abstract: A disc brake having an actuation mechanism, a disc brake rotor, first and second brake pad mounting structures, and first and second brake pads. The first and second mounting structures may have formations that affect fitting of the first and second pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Bull, Paul Anthony Thomas
  • Disc Brake
    Publication number: 20170254377
    Abstract: A disc brake having an actuation mechanism, a disc brake rotor, first and second brake pad mounting structures, and first and second brake pads. The first and second mounting structures may have formations that affect fitting of the first and second pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Bull, Paul Anthony Thomas
  • Disc brake
    Patent number: 9664242
    Abstract: A disc brake having an actuation mechanism, a disc brake rotor, first and second brake pad mounting structures, and first and second brake pads. The first and second mounting structures may have formations that affect fitting of the first and second pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Meritor Heavy Vehicle Braking Systems (UK) Limited
    Inventors: Adrian Bull, Paul Anthony Thomas
  • Carrier and mount
    Patent number: 9447829
    Abstract: A carrier and mount assembly for a heavy vehicle disc brake. The assembly includes a carrier having a first location formation formed therein, a mount having a second location formation formed therein, wherein the second location formation is aligned with the first location formation, and wherein the carrier is mounted to the mount via two or more fasteners that extend in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of insertion or removal of a friction element into or from the carrier. There is also a locator positioned in the first and second location formations to enable the carrier and mount to be assembled in the correct position, wherein the locator is at least a close fit to the first and second location formations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignees: Meritor Heavy Braking Systems (UK) Limited, Scania CV AB
    Inventors: Adrian Bull, Mårten Sylwan, Carl-Otto Olsson
  • DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160167628
    Abstract: A disc brake assembly and a method of mounting a disc brake assembly. The disc brake assembly may have a caliper that may receive first and second brake pads, a cover, and a spacer. The cover may have an opening pattern arranged to allow insertion and removal of the spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: SCANIA CV AB
    Inventors: Paul Anthony THOMAS, Huw WILLS-WOOD, Adrian BULL, Mats LOFSTRAND
  • CARRIER AND MOUNT
    Publication number: 20150184706
    Abstract: A carrier and mount assembly for a heavy vehicle disc brake. The assembly includes a carrier having a first location formation formed therein, a mount having a second location formation formed therein, wherein the second location formation is aligned with the first location formation, and wherein the carrier is mounted to the mount via two or more fasteners that extend in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of insertion or removal of a friction element into or from the carrier. There is also a locator positioned in the first and second location formations to enable the carrier and mount to be assembled in the correct position, wherein the locator is at least a close fit to the first and second location formations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Adrian BULL, Mårten SYLWAN, Carl-Otto OLSSON
  • CARRIER AND MOUNT
    Publication number: 20140027214
    Abstract: A carrier and mount assembly for a heavy vehicle disc brake. The assembly includes a carrier having a first location formation formed therein, a mount having a second location formation formed therein, wherein the second location formation is aligned with the first location formation, and wherein the carrier is mounted to the mount via two or more fasteners that extend in a direction substantially parallel to a direction of insertion or removal of a friction element into or from the carrier. There is also a locator positioned in the first and second location formations to enable the carrier and mount to be assembled in the correct position, wherein the locator is at least a close fit to the first and second location formations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Jason Morris, Alexander George Howard, Adrian Bull, Neel Shah
  • Disc Brake
    Publication number: 20140000991
    Abstract: A disc brake having an actuation mechanism, a disc brake rotor, first and second brake pad mounting structures, and first and second brake pads. The first and second mounting structures may have formations that affect fitting of the first and second pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Adrian Bull, Paul Anthony Thomas