Patents by Inventor John Frait

John Frait 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).

  • Apparatus for controlling the coning in a brake rotor
    Patent number: 7677368
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the coning in a brake rotor in which the brake rotor comprises a central rotor portion, a first set of mounting members connected to the central rotor portion and an inboard friction section and a second set of mounting members connected to the central rotor portion and an outboard friction section where the inboard and outboard friction sections are connected by a plurality of air directing structures. A channel comprising the first set of mounting members, the second set of mounting member and the plurality of air directing structures is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Brembo S.p.A.
    Inventors: Marcello Tedesco, Michael Dunn, John Frait
  • Apparatus for controlling the coning in a brake rotor
    Publication number: 20050269173
    Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the coning in a brake rotor in which the brake rotor comprises a central rotor portion, a first set of mounting members connected to the central rotor portion and an inboard friction section and a second set of mounting members connected to the central rotor portion and an outboard friction section where the inboard and outboard friction sections are connected by a plurality of air directing structures. A channel comprising the first set of mounting members, the second set of mounting member and the plurality of air directing structures is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: Marcello Tedesco, Michael Dunn, John Frait
  • Method and apparatus for forming a part with dampener
    Patent number: 6945309
    Abstract: A method for producing a damped part where a sand core is formed with at least one dampening structure with the sand core. The sand core with the at least one dampening structure therein is located in a mold. A part is cast from the mold and the sand core. The sand core is removed from the cast part leaving the at least one dampening structure in contact with the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.
    Inventors: John Frait, Michael Dunn, Marcello Tedesco, Daniel Sandberg
  • Engine coolant crossover assembly
    Publication number: 20050061266
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a coolant crossover member and intake manifold assembly adapted for use in a vehicle engine and method for producing the same. The crossover and manifold assembly includes crossover and a manifold. The crossover has a passage formed therein extending between a first end and a second end thereof. The manifold is joined to the first and second ends of the crossover. The manifold is provided with first and second openings which define first and second inner surfaces, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 24, 2005
    Inventors: David Kapala, Michael Dunn, Marcello Tedesco, John Frait
  • Method and apparatus for forming a part with dampener
    Publication number: 20050011628
    Abstract: A method for producing a damped part where a sand core is formed with at least one dampening structure with the sand core. The sand core with the at least one dampening structure therein is located in a mold. A part is cast from the mold and the sand core. The sand core is removed from the cast part leaving the at least one dampening structure in contact with the part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 20, 2005
    Inventors: John Frait, Michael Dunn, Marcello Tedesco, Daniel Sandberg