Patents by Inventor Frank Sonzala

Frank Sonzala 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).

  • System and method using a pressure reduction valve
    Patent number: 9346330
    Abstract: An automatic tire inflation system or wheel end assembly may be provided with a pressure reduction valve to allow rapid deflation of a tire. A method of rapidly reducing tire pressure may include use of a pressure reduction valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Equalaire Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Musgrave, Frank Sonzala, Kevin Hennig
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD USING A PRESSURE REDUCTION VALVE
    Publication number: 20140196812
    Abstract: An automatic tire inflation system or wheel end assembly may be provided with a pressure reduction valve to allow rapid deflation of a tire. A method of rapidly reducing tire pressure may include use of a pressure reduction valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: EQUALAIRE SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Tim Musgrave, Frank Sonzala, Kevin Hennig
  • Wheel end assembly high-temperature warning system
    Publication number: 20050156463
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wheel end assembly having a high temperature warning system for giving a warning in the event that the temperature in the assembly reaches a predetermined value such as caused by hub bearing failure or a brake related failure. In one embodiment the system may be a stand-alone system for installation on any vehicle such as a trailer. In another embodiment the system may be combined with an automatic tire inflation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Hennig, Frank Sonzala
  • WHEEL END ASSEMBLY HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARNING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20050052074
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wheel end assembly having a high temperature warning system for giving a warning in the event that the temperature in the assembly reaches a predetermined value such as caused by hub bearing failure or a brake related failure. In one embodiment the system may be a stand-alone system for installation on any vehicle such as a trailer. In another embodiment the system may be combined with an automatic tire inflation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Hennig, Frank Sonzala