Patents by Inventor Darrick Dong

Darrick Dong 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).

  • Quick release removable bridge caliper
    Patent number: 7438161
    Abstract: A brake caliper has a removable bridge that acts as a rigid mount for a pair of brake pad holders. The removable bridge is retained on the caliper body by spring loaded push button that allows quick removal for replacement of the brake pads, which is especially suited for automotive racing situations. The bridge is snapped in place and rigidly retained on caliper body when in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Performance Friction Corporation
    Inventors: Donald Burgoon, Darrick Dong, Grafton Robertson, Wenqi Qian
  • Quick release removable bridge caliper
    Publication number: 20060213730
    Abstract: A brake caliper has a removable bridge that acts as a rigid mount for a pair of brake pad holders. The removable bridge is retained on the caliper body by spring loaded push button that allows quick removal for replacement of the brake pads, which is especially suited for automotive racing situations. The bridge is snapped in place and rigidly retained on caliper body when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2005
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Inventors: Donald Burgoon, Darrick Dong, Grafton Robertson, Wenqi Qian