Patents by Inventor Juan M. Dona Contero

Juan M. Dona Contero 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).

  • Patent number: 7396183
    Abstract: A connecting element is illustrated, suited for releasably connecting a first component and a second component, particularly for releasably connecting an actuator with a pedal of a motor vehicle, wherein forces parallel to the assembly direction are transmitted by the connecting element. The connecting element comprises a connecting mechanism which is attached to the second component and a sled, which can receive a fastening end of the first part and which latches in the connecting mechanism in its fastening position. The connecting mechanism is preferably configured in one-piece-form as a housing, wherein the sled, which is connected to the actuator, is connected to the housing in fastened condition and wherein the sled can be released by means of a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Fico Cables, S.A.
    Inventors: Juan M. Dona Contero, David Alonso Gras
  • Patent number: 7093998
    Abstract: A mounting device (1) for mounting a component (2), preferably a Bowden cable, in or at a bore (3) or a notch (4) in a mounting wall (5), comprising a hollow cylinder (6) attached to the component (2) and insertable into the boring (3) or the notch (4), a locking element (8, 9, 10) axially movable along the hollow cylinder (6), and at least one fixing element (11) provided at the hollow cylinder (6) which can be radially expanded by the mentioned locking element (8, 9, 10) to at least partly engage in the expanded position the mounting wall (5) from behind.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Fico Triad, S.A.
    Inventors: Juan M. Dona-Contero, Santiago Gimeno-Grane
  • Patent number: 7044018
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element for the releasable connection of a first part with a second part, in particular a bowden cable with a lever wherein the connecting element comprises a housing which is rigidly mounted to the first part, an engaging element mounted to the second part and a slide having a receiving element complementary shaped to the engaging element for the releasable connection of the engaging element with the receiving element. The slide can inside the housing slide from a first position into a second position for latching the releasable connection between the engaging element and the receiving element. The connecting element further comprises at least one latching means for fixing the slide in the second position and at least one releasing means for manually acting onto the at least one latching means in order to release the slide from the second position for the unlatching of the releasable connection between the engaging element and the receiving element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Fico Cables S.A.
    Inventors: Manuel Martin Sanchez, Juan M. Dona Contero
  • Patent number: 7004664
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connecting element for releasably connecting a first (10) and a second component (20) particularly a lever with another lever or a brake pedal with the plunger rod in a motor vehicle. The connecting element comprises a connecting means (40, 60) which is attached to or part of a second component (20) and a dome shaped sledge (50) attached to a first component (10) wherein the dome shaped sledge (50) is latched in the connecting means (40, 60) by sliding from an assembling in a fastening position. Additionally, a connecting element is provided comprising preferred a two-piece connecting means (40, 60) attached to a pedal (20) and a modulator (10), respectively, wherein a sledge frame (60) is releasable latched in a housing (40). The connecting element enables a load transmission parallel to the assembling direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Fico Cables, S.A.
    Inventors: David Alonso Gras, Juan M. Dona Contero
  • Publication number: 20040007884
    Abstract: The present invention provides a connecting element for releasably connecting a first (10) and a second component (20) particularly a lever with another lever or a brake pedal with the plunger rod in a motor vehicle. The connecting element comprises a connecting means (40, 60) which is attached to or part of a second component (20) and a dome shaped sledge (50) attached to a first component (10) wherein the dome shaped sledge (50) is latched in the connecting means (40, 60) by sliding from an assembling in a fastening position. Additionally, a connecting element is provided comprising preferred a two-piece connecting means (40, 60) attached to a pedal (20) and a modulator (10), respectively, wherein a sledge frame (60) is releasable latched in a housing (40). The connecting element enables a load transmission parallel to the assembling direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: David Alonso Gras, Juan M Dona Contero
  • Publication number: 20030198510
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting device (1) for mounting a means (2), preferably a Bowden cable, in or at a boring (3) or a notch (4) of a mounting wall (5) comprising a hollow cylinder (6) attached to the means (2) insertable into the boring (3) or the notch (4), a locking means (8, 9, 10) axially movable along the hollow cylinder (6), and at least one fixing element (11) provided at the hollow cylinder (6) which can be radially expanded by the mentioned locking means (8, 9, 10) to at least partly engage in the expanded position the mounting wall (5) from behind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Juan M. Dona-Contero, Santiago Gimeno-Grane