Patents by Inventor Hans-Gunter Paul

Hans-Gunter Paul 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).

  • Brake judder testing
    Patent number: 6213253
    Abstract: A disc brake testing apparatus comprises operating means operable to operate pad moving means of the disc brake to urge pads of the brake towards the disc thereof. The operating means operable to urge the pads against the disc with a higher pressure sufficient to cause the pads to maintain constant contact with the disc and apply a significant braking force thereto. In order to simulate conditions which cause disc thickness variation, the operating means is alternatively operable to urge the pads against the disc with a lower pressure selected to cause the pads to make intermittent contact with the disc during each revolution of the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Technology Limited
    Inventors: Hans-Gunter Paul, Simon Mathew Hudson, Philip Ferdani