Patents by Inventor Christopher Horbach

Christopher Horbach 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).

  • FRICTION PLATES AND REACTION PLATES FOR FRICTION CLUTCHES AND BRAKES WITH REDUCED THERMAL STRESSES
    Publication number: 20070062777
    Abstract: A torque transfer apparatus including a torque transfer plate with reduced thermal stresses. The apparatus includes a housing and a pack including at least one pair of plates interacting to transfer torque. At least one of the plates includes a plurality of teeth with at least two slots to reduce thermal stresses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Przemyslaw Zagrodzki, Christopher Horbach
  • Clutch and brake assemblies having equalized pressure distribution
    Publication number: 20050150737
    Abstract: A clutch and brake assembly is disclosed to provide more uniform distribution of pressure from a piston to the friction members of the clutch or brake assembly and includes at least a special grooved or indented member between the piston and first outer friction member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Publication date: July 14, 2005
    Inventor: Christopher Horbach