Patents by Inventor Francisco J. Arevalo

Francisco J. Arevalo 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).

  • BULKHEAD FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE AXLES
    Publication number: 20250178377
    Abstract: An axle for a heavy-duty vehicle comprising a central tube, a pair of spindles, and a bulkhead. Each spindle of the pair of spindles is disposed at a respective axial end of the central tube. The bulkhead is disposed at least partially within an opening formed into the central tube and attached to the axle, providing support and connection for conduits passing from outside of the axle into the central tube while preventing ingress of water, contaminants, and debris into the central tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2024
    Publication date: June 5, 2025
    Inventors: Jeff R. Zawacki, Donald R. Hester, William W. Brewer, Francisco J. Arevalo, Alison R. Waugh, Andrew M. Crow, Donald J. Dagnall, JR.
  • CAMSHAFT ROTATION SENSOR MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT
    Publication number: 20230010201
    Abstract: A sensor mounting arrangement for a drum brake assembly of a heavy-duty vehicle comprising a sensor assembly mounted on a cam tube of the drum brake assembly. The cam tube is formed with an opening. The sensor assembly includes a detector that is at least partially disposed in or adjacent to the opening of the cam tube and a target that is disposed about an outer surface of a camshaft of the drum brake assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Jay D. White, Matthew G. Chapman, Jeffrey R. Wittlinger, Francisco J. Arevalo, Kurtis R. Bowen, Nathan A. Nicholas, Jeff R. Zawacki, Dhawal P. Dharaiya