Patents by Inventor Kenneth C. G. Einchcombe

Kenneth C. G. Einchcombe 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).

  • Sliding caliper-type disc brake and support structure therefore
    Patent number: 4082167
    Abstract: A floating caliper disc brake for a motor vehicle according to this disclosure comprises an anchor plate, a pair of brake pads mounted on the anchor plate and a caliper slidably mounted on the anchor plate by means of a pair of bolts or pins. The brake is constructed such that removal of one of the blots or pins enables the caliper to be pivoted on the other bolt or pin to a position in which it is clear of the brake pads to permit access to the brake pads and enable their replacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1978
    Assignee: Ford Motor Company
    Inventors: Kenneth C. G. Einchcombe, Kazimierz F. Kornat