Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Hixson, II

Kenneth L. Hixson, II 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: 5476272
    Abstract: An anti-lock brake system includes a relatively low cost, toothed ring for sensing vehicle speed. The toothed ring can be molded out of an elastomeric material containing finely divided particulates that are magnetically permeable. The molded, toothed ring includes magnetically permeable projecting teeth which magnetically interact with a magnetic field generated in a speed sensor to provide a pulsating voltage related to vehicle wheel speed. The toothed ring can be an integral part of an oil seal or wear sleeve positioned between a vehicle axle and wheel hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 19, 1995
    Assignee: Federal-Mogul Corporation
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Hixson, II