Patents by Inventor Lai Yee Chow

Lai Yee Chow 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: 7610846
    Abstract: A clamp band for spring brakes which comprises an annular clamp band pre-formed with a side wall and a rim extended perpendicularly from a first end thereof, wherein during assembling of a spring brake when an edge of a first chamber, a diaphragm and an edge of a second chamber are positioned in sequential order on the rim a second end of the side wall is deformed to bend inwards to encompass the edge of the second chamber to secure the edges of the two chambers and the diaphragm in place. The annular clamp band comprises a first clamp band and a second clamp band having identical semi-annular shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Metro Bearing & Automotive Limited
    Inventor: Lai Yee Chow
  • Publication number: 20080244879
    Abstract: A clamp band for spring brakes which comprises an annular clamp band pre-formed with a side wall and a rim extended perpendicularly from a first end thereof, wherein during assembling of a spring brake when an edge of a first chamber, a diaphragm and an edge of a second chamber are positioned in sequential order on the rim a second end of the side wall is deformed to bend inwards to encompass the edge of the second chamber to secure the edges of the two chambers and the diaphragm in place. The annular clamp band comprises a first clamp band and a second clamp band having identical semi-annular shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: Metro Bearing & Automotive Limited
    Inventor: Lai Yee CHOW
  • Patent number: 6899015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety device for spring brakes comprising a C-clamp, the opening of which is just fit to accommodate the edges of the two chambers and the diaphragm of an air brake; and a body plate, which is being cast with the C-clamp as one integral body and is welded onto an outer surface of the first chamber of the air brake. The safety device can securely engage the two chambers to prevent the spring, the diaphragm and the second chamber from bursting out of the first chamber, causing damage to properties and/or injuries to anybody in the surrounding area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Assignee: Metro Bearing & Automotive Limited
    Inventor: Lai Yee Chow
  • Publication number: 20050092173
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety device for spring brakes comprising a C-clamp, the opening of which is just fit to accommodate the edges of the two chambers and the diaphragm of an air brake; and a body plate, which is being cast with the C-clamp as one integral body and is welded onto an outer surface of the first chamber of the air brake. The safety device can securely engage the two chambers to prevent the spring, the diaphragm and the second chamber from bursting out of the first chamber, causing damage to properties and/or injuries to anybody in the surrounding area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Publication date: May 5, 2005
    Applicant: Metro Bearing & Automotive Limited
    Inventor: Lai Yee Chow
  • Patent number: D604680
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Metro Bearing & Automotive Limited
    Inventor: Lai Yee Chow