Patents by Inventor Michael James Ayres

Michael James Ayres 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).

  • Pedal assemblies for vehicle braking systems
    Patent number: 6361122
    Abstract: In a pedal assembly for a brake-by-wire vehicle braking system, feedback reaction means (10) is provided so that feedback to the driver through the pedal (3) provides comfortable feel, similar to the pedal feel achieved in a conventional hydraulic braking system fitted to a non-EBS equipped vehicle. The feedback reaction means may comprise a two-rate spring assembly (24, 26) or a variable rate spring assembly, in combination with a damper (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Lucas Industries public limited company
    Inventors: Robert Alan Anderson, Stephen Donald Crisp, Barry John Bridgens, Michael James Ayres
  • PEDAL ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20010043009
    Abstract: In a pedal assembly for a brake-by-wire vehicle braking system, feedback reaction means (10) is provided so that feedback to the driver through the pedal (3) provides comfortable feel, similar to the pedal feel achieved in a conventional hydraulic braking system fitted to a non-EBS equipped vehicle. The feedback reaction means may comprise a two-rate spring assembly (24, 26) or a variable rate spring assembly, in combination with a damper (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 1997
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: ROBERT ALAN ANDERSON, STEPHEN DONALD CRISP, BARRY JOHN BRIDGENS, MICHAEL JAMES AYRES