Patents by Inventor Carlos P. Afanador

Carlos P. Afanador 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).

  • Mechanical disc brake
    Patent number: 4022300
    Abstract: An air actuated disc brake incorporates a power screw mechanism for applying a braking force and a mechanical rapid advance mechanism which is operated during the initial rotation of the power screw for advancing the screw and a piston-shaped nut axially to take up at least a major portion of the running clearance of the brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1977
    Assignee: Dayton-Walther Corporation
    Inventors: Carlos P. Afanador, Chester N. Fannin