Patents by Inventor Merle A. Henry

Merle A. Henry 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 drum cooling device
    Patent number: 5964323
    Abstract: A brake drum cooling device for forcing air across the exterior surface of a brake drum when the brake drum rotates, thereby dissipating heat therefrom, includes an elongated band secured in an end-to-end manner externally around a brake drum. The elongated band includes a plurality of air scoops formed unitarily thereon wherein each of the air scoops capture and direct air across the exterior surface of the brake drum when the brake drum is rotated in a forward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Merle A. Henry