Patents by Inventor Kevin L. Kreidler

Kevin L. Kreidler 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).

  • Automatic slack adjuster
    Patent number: 7708122
    Abstract: A slack adjuster for a vehicle drum brake includes a pinion that rotates about a worm axis whenever the slack adjuster pivots. Excess clearance is taken up upon commencement of the apply stroke, at an accelerated rate. This enables a larger amount of initial clearance to be built into the brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
    Inventors: Ronald S. Plantan, Kevin L. Kreidler