Patents by Inventor Derek A. Channing

Derek A. Channing 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).

  • Multiple plate clutch release proportioning device
    Patent number: 4809834
    Abstract: A multiple friction plate clutch assembly having at least one intermediate plate and a pressure plate arranged adjacent a flywheel for an internal combustion engine, a diaphragm spring actuator or lever for adjusting the pressure plate into and out of a clutch engaging position, and an index element carried by the intermediate plate which engages the diaphgram spring at a point intermediate the fulcrum point of the spring and the pressure point where the diaphragm spring or lever applies pressure to the pressure plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1987
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventor: Derek A. Channing