Patents by Inventor Daniel E. Denlinger

Daniel E. Denlinger 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).

  • Mid-radius disc brake shoe contact pads
    Patent number: 5289903
    Abstract: A disc brake is provided with a modified outer brake pad to brake flange contact area. The modified contact area leaves a substantial portion of the outer brake pad unsupported leading to reduced outer diameter/inner diameter radial taper wear of the brake pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Steve S. Nagai, Wolfgang Melinat, Daniel E. Denlinger
  • Mid-radius disc brake shoe contact pads
    Patent number: 5236068
    Abstract: A disc brake is provided with a modified outer brake pad to brake flange contact area. The modified contact area leaves a substantial portion of the outer brake pad unsupported leading to reduced outer diameter/inner diameter radial taper wear of the brake pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Steve S. Nagai, Wolfgang Melinat, Daniel E. Denlinger