Patents by Inventor Kenneth Eric Gutelius
Kenneth Eric Gutelius 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).
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Patent number: 9920804Abstract: A linear actuation assembly comprising: (a) a differential assembly and (b) a pair of linear actuators in communication with the differential assembly; wherein the pair of linear actuators are movable along an axis so that during movement of each of the pair of linear actuators a pair of brake shoes are moved to create a brake force or moved to release a brake force, and wherein the differential assembly distributes power equally to each of the pair of linear actuators until resistance of one of the brake shoes increases then the differential assembly ceases to provide power to the brake shoe with increased resistance and distributes the power from the brake shoe with increased resistance to a brake shoe of lower resistance until a brake force is created.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Patent number: 9879739Abstract: A brake system comprising: (a) a body assembly comprising: (i) an outboard side, (ii) an inboard side, (iii) a bridge extending between and connecting the inboard side and the outboard side, and (iv) two or more piston assemblies located entirely on the outboard side, entirely on the inboard side, or located both on the inboard side and the outboard side; and (b) an electric brake assembly comprising: (i) one or more differential assemblies in communication with the body assembly and each of the two or more piston assemblies; wherein the one or more differential assemblies provide power equally to each of the two or more piston assemblies so that each of the piston assemblies are moved axially in unison until a resistance of one of the two or more piston assemblies becomes higher than a remainder of the two or more piston assemblies and the one or more differential assemblies transfer power from the piston assembly with the higher resistance to the remainder of piston assemblies with a lower resistance so thaType: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTDInventors: Kenneth Eric Gutelius, Galus Chelaidite
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Patent number: 9587692Abstract: The present teachings relate to a brake assembly, and more particularly to a differential for a brake assembly that is unlocked or open in one configuration and locked or closed in another configuration. The brake assembly comprises a differential and one or more output shafts. During rotation of at least one of the one or more output shafts a brake apply is created or released. During creation of the brake apply, the differential distributes a rotational force to each of the one or more output shafts until at least one of the one or more output shafts experiences higher resistance and then the differential re-distributes the rotational force to at least one of the one or more output shafts with lower resistance. During release of the brake apply, the differential distributes an opposing rotational force equally to each of the one or more output shafts.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTDInventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Publication number: 20170002882Abstract: A linear actuation assembly comprising: (a) a differential assembly and (b) a pair of linear actuators in communication with the differential assembly; wherein the pair of linear actuators are movable along an axis so that during movement of each of the pair of linear actuators a pair of brake shoes are moved to create a brake force or moved to release a brake force, and wherein the differential assembly distributes power equally to each of the pair of linear actuators until resistance of one of the brake shoes increases then the differential assembly ceases to provide power to the brake shoe with increased resistance and distributes the power from the brake shoe with increased resistance to a brake shoe of lower resistance until a brake force is created.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Patent number: 9476469Abstract: A linear actuation assembly comprising: (a) a differential assembly and (b) a pair of linear actuators in communication with the differential assembly; wherein the pair of linear actuators are movable along an axis so that during movement of each of the pair of linear actuators a pair of brake shoes are moved to create a brake force or moved to release a brake force, and wherein the differential assembly distributes power equally to each of the pair of linear actuators until resistance of one of the brake shoes increases then the differential assembly ceases to provide power to the brake shoe with increased resistance and distributes the power from the brake shoe with increased resistance to a brake shoe of lower resistance until a brake force is created.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTDInventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Publication number: 20160290424Abstract: The present teachings relate to a brake assembly, and more particularly to a differential for a brake assembly that is unlocked or open in one configuration and locked or closed in another configuration. The brake assembly comprises a differential and one or more output shafts. During rotation of at least one of the one or more output shafts a brake apply is created or released. During creation of the brake apply, the differential distributes a rotational force to each of the one or more output shafts until at least one of the one or more output shafts experiences higher resistance and then the differential re-distributes the rotational force to at least one of the one or more output shafts with lower resistance. During release of the brake apply, the differential distributes an opposing rotational force equally to each of the one or more output shafts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Patent number: 9458901Abstract: A device comprising: a caliper comprising: one or more piston bores housing a piston; an outboard pad retainer; a bridge; and a shoulder; wherein the caliper is attached directly to a knuckle of an automobile via the shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTDInventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Publication number: 20160238094Abstract: A brake system comprising: (a) a body assembly comprising: (i) an outboard side, (ii) an inboard side, (iii) a bridge extending between and connecting the inboard side and the outboard side, and (iv) two or more piston assemblies located entirely on the outboard side, entirely on the inboard side, or located both on the inboard side and the outboard side; and (b) an electric brake assembly comprising: (i) one or more differential assemblies in communication with the body assembly and each of the two or more piston assemblies; wherein the one or more differential assemblies provide power equally to each of the two or more piston assemblies so that each of the piston assemblies are moved axially in unison until a resistance of one of the two or more piston assemblies becomes higher than a remainder of the two or more piston assemblies and the one or more differential assemblies transfer power from the piston assembly with the higher resistance to the remainder of piston assemblies with a lower resistance so thaType: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Kenneth Eric Gutelius, Galus Chelaidite
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Patent number: 9353811Abstract: A brake system comprising: (a) a body assembly comprising: (i) an outboard side, (ii) an inboard side, (iii) a bridge extending between and connecting the inboard side and the outboard side, and (iv) two or more piston assemblies located entirely on the outboard side, entirely on the inboard side, or located both on the inboard side and the outboard side; and (b) an electric brake assembly comprising: (i) one or more differential assemblies in communication with the body assembly and each of the two or more piston assemblies; wherein the one or more differential assemblies provide power equally to each of the two or more piston assemblies so that each of the piston assemblies are moved axially in unison until a resistance of one of the two or more piston assemblies becomes higher than a remainder of the two or more piston assemblies and the one or more differential assemblies transfer power from the piston assembly with the higher resistance to the remainder of piston assemblies with a lower resistance so thaType: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE INDUSTRY CO., LTDInventors: Kenneth Eric Gutelius, Galus Chelaidite
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Patent number: 9261152Abstract: A spreader spring comprising: (a) a locking arm that connects the spreader spring to a brake component; (b) a retraction arm; and (c) a bias device located between the locking arm and the retraction arm; wherein the bias device includes six helical loops or more that store energy during a brake apply and once the brake apply is complete assist in retracting a brake pad.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: AKEBONO BRAKE CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth Eric Gutelius, Muhammad Farooq
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Publication number: 20150204402Abstract: A linear actuation assembly comprising: (a) a differential assembly and (b) a pair of linear actuators in communication with the differential assembly; wherein the pair of linear actuators are movable along an axis so that during movement of each of the pair of linear actuators a pair of brake shoes are moved to create a brake force or moved to release a brake force, and wherein the differential assembly distributes power equally to each of the pair of linear actuators until resistance of one of the brake shoes increases then the differential assembly ceases to provide power to the brake shoe with increased resistance and distributes the power from the brake shoe with increased resistance to a brake shoe of lower resistance until a brake force is created.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Publication number: 20150144439Abstract: A device comprising: a caliper comprising: one or more piston bores housing a piston; an outboard pad retainer; a bridge; and a shoulder; wherein the caliper is attached directly to a knuckle of an automobile via the shoulderType: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Publication number: 20150129371Abstract: A brake system comprising: (a) a body assembly comprising: (i) an outboard side, (ii) an inboard side, (iii) a bridge extending between and connecting the inboard side and the outboard side, and (iv) two or more piston assemblies located entirely on the outboard side, entirely on the inboard side, or located both on the inboard side and the outboard side; and (b) an electric brake assembly comprising: (i) one or more differential assemblies in communication with the body assembly and each of the two or more piston assemblies; wherein the one or more differential assemblies provide power equally to each of the two or more piston assemblies so that each of the piston assemblies are moved axially in unison until a resistance of one of the two or more piston assemblies becomes higher than a remainder of the two or more piston assemblies and the one or more differential assemblies transfer power from the piston assembly with the higher resistance to the remainder of piston assemblies with a lower resistance so thaType: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Kenneth Eric Gutelius, Galus Chelaidite
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Patent number: 8905200Abstract: A device comprising: a caliper comprising: one or more piston bores housing a piston; an outboard pad retainer; a bridge; and a shoulder; wherein the caliper is attached directly to a knuckle of an automobile via the shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Inventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Publication number: 20140339026Abstract: A spreader spring comprising: (a) a locking arm that connects the spreader spring to a brake component; (b) a retraction arm; and (c) a bias device located between the locking arm and the retraction arm; wherein the bias device includes six helical loops or more that store energy during a brake apply and once the brake apply is complete assist in retracting a brake pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Akebono Brake CorporationInventors: Kenneth Eric Gutelius, Muhammad Farooq
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Publication number: 20140076672Abstract: A device comprising: a caliper comprising: one or more piston bores housing a piston; an outboard pad retainer; a bridge; and a shoulder; wherein the caliper is attached directly to a knuckle of an automobile via the shoulder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: AKEBONO BRAKE CORPORATIONInventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Publication number: 20130126280Abstract: A caliper comprising: a piston bore; one or more fingers; a bridge connecting the piston bore and the one or more fingers; a pin bore in the caliper; a guide pin bore in the caliper, the guide pin bore including a groove; and a bushing that extends into the guide pin bore so that a portion of the bushing is located inside of the guide pin bore and a portion of the bushing is located outside of the guide pin bore; wherein the bushing further extends into the groove in the guide pin bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: Akebono CorporationInventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Patent number: 8393441Abstract: A brake assembly comprising: at least one brake spring that includes: a first arm; a second arm, the first arm and the second arm forming a first arm plane; and a body portion between and connecting to the first arm and the second arm, the body portion forming a body plane, the body plane being at an angle relative to the first arm plane; wherein the at least one brake spring is between and in communication with a pressure plate of at least two brake pads.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Akebono Brake CorporationInventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius
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Publication number: 20120186917Abstract: A brake assembly comprising: at least one brake spring that includes: a first arm; a second arm, the first arm and the second arm forming a first arm plane; and a body portion between and connecting to the first arm and the second arm, the body portion forming a body plane, the body plane being at an angle relative to the first arm plane; wherein the at least one brake spring is between and in communication with a pressure plate of at least two brake pads.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: AKEBONO CORPORATIONInventor: Kenneth Eric Gutelius