Patents by Inventor Alexander S. Body

Alexander S. Body 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).

  • Brake band end connection
    Patent number: 4157746
    Abstract: A brake band is provided which is useful particularly in connection with transmissions. The band has welded at each free end thereof a bracket. The brackets are provided with recesses to receive the actuating struts which abut against one end of the recesses to cause closing of the band in a drum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1977
    Date of Patent: June 12, 1979
    Assignee: D.A.B. Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexander S. Body
  • Method for making friction bands
    Patent number: 4147914
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a friction band useful as either a brake band or a transmission band is provided. The band includes an arcuate metallic strip lined with a frictional strip. These strips are adhered together while in a flat, straight condition. The adhered strips are then formed into a generally arcuate shape, with the lining strip on the interior. Brackets are then provided on each free end of the metallic strip. The brackets are welded to the metallic strip. Sufficient area of the metallic strip is exposed in the area of the brackets to permit use of closely adjacent electrodes against the bracket and metallic strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1979
    Assignee: D.A.B. Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexander S. Body