Patents by Inventor Bob Bunker

Bob Bunker 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 actuator
    Patent number: 7373856
    Abstract: The present application discloses a brake actuator for applying tension to a brake cable. The actuator includes: a mounting bracket; a brake actuator lever mounted for pivotal movement relative to the mounting bracket in brake applying and brake releasing directions; and a cam-and-drum member mounted for rotation relative to relative to the brake actuator lever. The cam-and-drum member is formed as one integral part including a protruding drum portion and a cam portion integral with the drum portion. The present application also discloses a brake actuator with a one-piece cam member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Ventra Group Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Sykes, Steven Demoe, Bob Bunker
  • Brake actuator
    Publication number: 20040074331
    Abstract: The present application discloses a brake actuator for applying tension to a brake cable. The actuator includes: a mounting bracket; a brake actuator lever mounted for pivotal movement relative to the mounting bracket in brake applying and brake releasing directions; and a cam-and-drum member mounted for rotation relative to relative to the brake actuator lever. The cam-and-drum member is formed as one integral part including a protruding drum portion and a cam portion integral with the drum portion. The present application also discloses a brake actuator with a one-piece cam member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: VENTRA GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Michael Sykes, Steven Demoe, Bob Bunker
  • Brake actuator with one-piece take-up reel
    Publication number: 20030015380
    Abstract: The present application discloses a brake actuator for applying tension to a brake cable. The actuator includes: a mounting bracket; a brake actuator lever mounted for pivotal movement relative to the mounting bracket in brake applying and brake releasing directions; and a cam-and-drum member mounted for rotation relative to relative to the brake actuator lever. The cam-and-drum member is formed as one integral part including a protruding drum portion and a cam portion integral with the drum portion. The present application also discloses a brake actuator with a one-piece cam member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Applicant: VENTRA GROUP INC.
    Inventors: Michael Sykes, Steven Demoe, Bob Bunker