Patents by Inventor Mark Van Ryswyck

Mark Van Ryswyck 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).

  • Brake actuator with improved efficiency
    Patent number: 8528705
    Abstract: A brake actuator for use in a motor vehicle having brakes actuable by a cable system with cables. The brake actuator includes a mounting bracket and an output member connected to the cables. The brake actuator includes an input lever mounted to the mounting bracket at a pivot for movement in brake applying and brake releasing directions. The pivot of the input lever is spaced axially from the output member and connected to the output member to effect movement of the output member. A plate is provided between the mounting bracket and the input lever and prevents contact between the mounting bracket and the input lever during movement between the brake applying and releasing directions. An additional plate is provided between the mounting bracket and a cover portion and prevents contact between the mounting bracket and the cover portion during movement between the brake applying and brake releasing directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Ventra Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Revelis, Mark Van Ryswyck, Jaafar Bashiry-Khoshraftar
  • Parking brake cable and adjust system having no lost cable travel
    Patent number: 8381613
    Abstract: A self-adjusting parking brake actuator includes a brake lever that is movable between brake-released and brake-applied positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Ventra Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Revelis, Simon Chan, Mark Van Ryswyck
  • PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND ADJUST SYSTEM HAVING NO LOST CABLE TRAVEL
    Publication number: 20120006143
    Abstract: A self-adjusting parking brake actuator includes a brake lever that is movable between brake-released and brake-applied positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Ventra Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter REVELIS, Simon Chan, Mark Van Ryswyck
  • BRAKE ACTUATOR WITH IMPROVED EFFICIENCY
    Publication number: 20110079473
    Abstract: A brake actuator for use in a motor vehicle having brakes actuable by a cable system with cables. The brake actuator includes a mounting bracket and an output member connected to the cables. The brake actuator includes an input lever mounted to the mounting bracket at a pivot for movement in brake applying and brake releasing directions. The pivot of the input lever is spaced axially from the output member and connected to the output member to effect movement of the output member. A plate is provided between the mounting bracket and the input lever and prevents contact between the mounting bracket and the input lever during movement between the brake applying and releasing directions. An additional plate is provided between the mounting bracket and a cover portion and prevents contact between the mounting bracket and the cover portion during movement between the brake applying and brake releasing directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Applicant: Ventra Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter REVELIS, Mark Van Ryswyck, Jaafar Bashiry-Khoshraftar
  • Brake actuator with retainer for restricting lateral movement of lever
    Patent number: 7650815
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a brake actuator for use in a motor vehicle. In a motor vehicle with one or more brakes activated by a cable system, there is a mounting bracket mounted in the motor vehicle. Movably mounted to the mounting bracket is a lever that can move in brake applying and brake releasing directions, and which is constructed to be connected to the brake cables. The lever applies tension to the brake cables when the lever is moved in the brake applying direction, and releases the tension when moved in the releasing direction. Mounted to either the lever or the mounting bracket is a retainer constructed to engage the other of the lever or the mounting bracket. The retainer acts to restrict the relative lateral movement of the lever and the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2010
    Assignee: Ventra Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Revelis, Eokchel Ahn, Mark Van Ryswyck