Patents by Inventor James J. Yuhas

James J. Yuhas 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).

  • Coulomb friction damped disc brake caliper bracket
    Patent number: 7604098
    Abstract: A Coulomb friction damped disc brake caliper bracket, wherein damping is provided by Coulomb friction, most preferably at the outboard tie-bar thereof. In one form, at least one clamping member applies compressive force externally to the caliper bracket, and in a second form, at least one interfacial boundary is internally disposed in the caliper bracket. Provided thereby is a mechanically distinguishable surface boundary between two surfaces which are in mutual contact such that a state of Coulomb friction exists therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Omar S. Dessouki, Brent D. Lowe, Mark T. Riefe, Matthew T. Doescher, James J. Yuhas