Patents by Inventor Jason C. Oakley

Jason C. Oakley 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 rotor attachment assembly that promotes in plane uniform torque transfer distribution
    Patent number: 7077247
    Abstract: A brake assembly for use on vehicles includes a rotor and a wheel mount, formed as a hat portion, fastened to the rotor with a bobbin assembly. The rotor has a flange formed as a series of spaced tabs, and the bobbin assembly is bolted to the hat portion with the rotor flange clamped therebetween. A spring clip can be used with the bobbin to accommodate thermal expansion of the rotor and eliminate rotor rattling. The bobbin has a binocular shape that receives a pair of bolts. A crush zone can be provided between the rotor and the bobbin yields to accommodate machining tolerances of the rotor and promote uniform torque transfer distribution to the hub. Torque is transferred from the brake rotor to the hat portion in a common plane to prevent twisting in the fastener connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Performance Friction Corporation
    Inventors: Donald L. Burgoon, Wenqi Qian, Jason C. Oakley
  • Brake rotor attachment assembly that promotes in plane uniform torque transfer distribution
    Patent number: 6997292
    Abstract: A brake assembly for use on vehicles includes a rotor and a wheel mount, formed as a hat portion, fastened to the rotor with a bobbin assembly. The rotor has a flange formed as a series of spaced tabs, and the bobbin assembly is bolted to the hat portion with the rotor flange clamped therebetween. A spring clip can be used with the bobbin to accommodate thermal expansion of the rotor and eliminate rotor rattling. The bobbin has a binocular shape that receives a pair of bolts. A crush zone between the rotor and the bobbin yields to accommodate machining tolerances of the rotor and promote uniform torque transfer distribution to the hub. Torque is transferred from the brake rotor to the hat portion in a common plane to prevent twisting in the fastener connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Performance Friction Corporation
    Inventors: Donald L. Burgoon, Wenqi Qian, Jason C. Oakley
  • Brake rotor attachment assembly that promotes in plane uniform torque transfer distribution
    Publication number: 20040140164
    Abstract: A brake assembly for use on vehicles includes a rotor and a wheel mount, formed as a hat portion, fastened to the rotor with a bobbin assembly. The rotor has a flange formed as a series of spaced tabs, and the bobbin assembly is bolted to the hat portion with the rotor flange clamped therebetween. A spring clip can be used with the bobbin to accommodate thermal expansion of the rotor and eliminate rotor rattling. The bobbin has a binocular shape that receives a pair of bolts. A crush zone between the rotor and the bobbin yields to accommodate machining tolerances of the rotor and promote uniform torque transfer distribution to the hub. Torque is transferred from the brake rotor to the hat portion in a common plane to prevent twisting in the fastener connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Performance Friction Corporation
    Inventors: Donald L. Burgoon, Wenqi Qian, Jason C. Oakley