Patents by Inventor Nghi Pham

Nghi Pham 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).

  • USE OF AEROGELS FOR PREPARING A MATERIAL FOR THERMAL INSULATION
    Publication number: 20120097884
    Abstract: Material for thermal insulation including an aerogel obtained by drying an organogel prepared from the pseudopeptides of formula (I). in which R represents a side chain of an amino acid, R1 represents a (C1-C8)alkyl, (C1-C8)alkoxy, aryl, aryloxy, or glycoside group, n=1 or 2 and A represents an aromatic group with one or more rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: INSTITUT NATIONAL POLYTECHNIQUE DE LORRAINE
    Inventors: Brigitte Jamart-Gregoire, Nicolas Brosse, Quoc Nghi Pham, Danielle Barth, Alexandre Scondo, Alain Degiovanni
  • MODULAR BRAKE PAD
    Publication number: 20120031718
    Abstract: A modular brake pad is provided. The pad is made up of a brake backing plate and at least one pre-molded friction element. The friction element is releasably attached to the backing plate using an arrangement of guide rails. The friction element may also be locked to the plate by means of a releasable locking pin that extends through the plate into the friction element. An optional intermediary shim portion can also be provided on the friction element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham, Stewart Kahan
  • PISTON-SIDE BRAKE SHIM
    Publication number: 20100133050
    Abstract: The present invention is a shim or shim assembly that clips onto a brake caliper piston. It is generally a rimmed round (disc or annular) shape to cap the edges of the caliper piston and includes surface features for lubrication, and improved fitting. Reduced noise from frictional fretting is provided along with protection of piston's outer rim. Reduced thermal transfer into the piston is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham
  • Method for manufacturing backing plate with friction material retention members
    Patent number: 7249483
    Abstract: A backing plate for a friction assembly includes a body having a first surface and a second surface and a thickness defined therebetween. One or more retention members are provided on the first surface for engaging a friction material mounted thereon. Each retention member has an extruded protrusion and an groove. The extruded protrusion has a generally constant width and a free curved distal end. The groove has a bottom wall having an inclined section and a flat section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Capital Tool & Design Limited
    Inventor: Nghi Pham
  • Backing plate with friction material retention members and method and apparatus for manufacturing same
    Patent number: 7222701
    Abstract: A backing plate for a friction assembly includes a body having a first surface and a second surface and a thickness defined therebetween. One or more retention members are provided on the first surface for engaging a friction material mounted thereon. Each retention member has an extruded protrusion and an groove. The extruded protrusion has a generally constant width and a free curved distal end. The groove has a bottom wall having an inclined section and a flat section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Capital Tool & Design Limited
    Inventor: Nghi Pham
  • BACKING PLATE WITH FRICTION MATERIAL RETENTION MEMBERS AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
    Publication number: 20060260888
    Abstract: A backing plate for a friction assembly includes a body having a first surface and a second surface and a thickness defined therebetween. One or more retention members are s provided on the first surface for engaging a friction material mounted thereon. Each retention member has an extruded protrusion and an groove. The extruded protrusion has a generally constant width and a free curved distal end. The groove has a bottom wall having an inclined section and a flat section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2006
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventor: Nghi Pham
  • Friction assembly and method for manufacturing same
    Patent number: 7097008
    Abstract: A friction assembly has a brake pad and a noise damping shim. The noise damping shim is engaged with a backing plate of the brake pad using a coupler. The coupler has a first coupler member formed on the backing plate and a second coupler member formed on the shim. In certain embodiments, the coupler may be a rivet coupler or a snap-in coupler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventors: Nghi Pham, Michael Greenberg, Joe McIsaac, Anthony Giannone
  • Friction assembly and method for manufacturing same
    Publication number: 20050067235
    Abstract: A friction assembly has a brake pad and a noise damping shim. The noise damping shim is engaged with a backing plate of the brake pad using a coupler. The coupler has a first coupler member formed on the backing plate and a second coupler member formed on the shim. In certain embodiments, the coupler may be a rivet coupler or a snap-in coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Nghi Pham, Michael Greenberg, Joe McIsaac, Anthony Giannone
  • Backing plate with friction material retention members and method and apparatus for manufacturing same
    Publication number: 20040238295
    Abstract: A backing plate for a friction assembly includes a body having a first surface and a second surface and a thickness defined therebetween. One or more retention members are provided on the first surface for engaging a friction material mounted thereon. Each retention member has an extruded protrusion and an groove. The extruded protrusion has a generally constant width and a free curved distal end. The groove has a bottom wall having an inclined section and a flat section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Nghi Pham
  • Backing plate with friction material retention members and method and apparatus for manufacturing same
    Publication number: 20040140165
    Abstract: A backing plate for a friction assembly includes a body having a first surface and a second surface. On or more retention members are provided on the first surface for engaging a friction material mounted thereon. Each retention member has a primary depressed portion and a secondary depressed portion and one or more protruding members extending upwardly from the first surface. The protruding members are formed by extrusion or cutting the plate material from the side wall of the primary depressed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventor: Nghi Pham
  • Backing plate with friction material retention members and method and apparatus for manufacturing same
    Publication number: 20040040796
    Abstract: A backing plate for a friction assembly includes a body having a first surface and a second surface. On or more retention members are provided on the first surface for engaging a friction material mounted thereon. Each retention member has a depressed portion and multiple spiral wings extending upwardly in a spiral orientation from the first surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventor: Nghi Pham
  • Brake pad unit with replaceable friction elements
    Patent number: D622646
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham, Stewart Kahan
  • Replaceable friction element for a brake pad unit
    Patent number: D623101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham, Stewart Kahan
  • Replaceable friction element for a brake pad unit
    Patent number: D630984
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham, Stewart Kahan
  • Combined locking clip and wear sensor for a modular brake pad
    Patent number: D643351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham