Patents by Inventor Michael J. Sette

Michael J. Sette 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).

  • Rotary manual release
    Patent number: 8082645
    Abstract: A clamp and quick release mechanism for clamping and releasing a cylindrical linkage to a rod-like member comprises a locking ring located on the rod-like member and a clamping ring. The inner surface of the clamping ring and the outer surface of the locking ring are configured such that rotation of the clamping ring in one direction will compress the locking ring and rotation in the other direction will allow expansion of the locking ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Wabtec Holding Corp.
    Inventors: Michael E. Levins, II, Benjamin J. Smith, Michael J. Sette, Roland S. Moore
  • Rotary Manual Release
    Publication number: 20100139423
    Abstract: A clamp and quick release mechanism for clamping and releasing a cylindrical linkage to a rod-like member comprises a locking ring located on the rod-like member and a clamping ring. The inner surface of the clamping ring and the outer surface of the locking ring are configured such that rotation of the clamping ring in one direction will compress the locking ring and rotation in the other direction will allow expansion of the locking ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: WABTEC HOLDING CORP.
    Inventors: Michael E. Levins, II, Benjamin J. Smith, Michael J. Sette, Roland S. Moore