Patents by Inventor Jose F. Fernandez

Jose F. Fernandez 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).

  • Hydraulic clutch control means, in particular for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 5273145
    Abstract: A hydraulic clutch having a hydraulic control arrangement which is particularly applicable to motor vehicle clutches comprising two elements in a piston and cylinder relationship with respect to each other, the outer element of which acts on the diaphragm of the clutch. A spacer element is associated with the inner element of the hydraulic control arrangement, such that the inner element is coupled in axial force transmitting relationship to the reaction plate of the clutch through the spacer element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1993
    Assignee: Valeo
    Inventors: Cecilio M. Corral, Carlos Lopez, Jose F. Fernandez de Mera
  • Hydraulically controlled clutch actuation device
    Patent number: 4869355
    Abstract: The invention concerns an improvement to the jack of a hydraulically controlled clutch actuation device. The jack which displaces the clutch release bearing is defined between two respective fixed inner and outer cylindrical surfaces external to the sleeve on which the clutch release bearing slides. The space formed between the chamber of the jack and the sleeve also make it possible to house a preloading spring therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: Valeo
    Inventors: Cecilio M. Corral, Carlos L. Perez, Jose F. Fernandez