Patents by Inventor Darrel Richardson

Darrel Richardson 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).

  • Double wrap brake band with break-away ties
    Patent number: 5499700
    Abstract: The invention provides a double wrap brake band consisting of three band segments which are held together by tie members designed to break-away under shear forces applied by the apply pin and reaction or anchor member during operation of the transmission assembly. The break-away tie members hold the three band segments together to form a structurally sound cylindrical band during assembly of the transmission. The tie segments are then sheared the first time the band is actuated by the apply and reaction pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrel Richardson, Anthony J. Grzesiak, David T. Vierk