Patents by Inventor Philip Kexel

Philip Kexel 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 clip for disc brake assembly and disc brake assembly including such a brake clip
    Patent number: 11149811
    Abstract: A disc brake assembly includes a brake clip having a U-shaped section, at least one retention tang, and an abutment leg. The U-shaped section has a base leg and opposing upper and lower legs extending from the base leg. The upper leg has an inner face facing the lower leg. The at least one tang extends away from the U-shaped section and inner face. The abutment leg extends from the lower leg and has a midpoint between a top edge and a bottom edge. The midpoint is not planar with the top and bottom edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignees: ZF Active Safety US Inc., Lucas Automotive GmgH
    Inventors: Manuel Barbosa, Kraig E. Gerber, Anthony Dixon, Frank Madzgalla, Juergen Korte, Tobias Lenarz, Raphael Mueller, Philip Kexel
  • BRAKE CLIP FOR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH A BRAKE CLIP
    Publication number: 20190360539
    Abstract: A disc brake assembly includes a brake clip having a U-shaped section, at least one retention tang, and an abutment leg. The U-shaped section has a base leg and opposing upper and lower legs extending from the base leg. The upper leg has an inner face facing the lower leg. The at least one tang extends away from the U-shaped section and inner face. The abutment leg extends from the lower leg and has a midpoint between a top edge and a bottom edge. The midpoint is not planar with the top and bottom edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicants: ZF Active Safety US Inc., Lucas Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Manuel Barbosa, Kraig E. Gerber, Anthony Dixon, Frank Madzgalla, Juergen Korte, Tobias Lenarz, Raphael Mueller, Philip Kexel
  • Brake clip for disc brake assembly and disc brake assembly including such a brake clip
    Patent number: 10415660
    Abstract: A disc brake assembly includes a brake clip having a U-shaped section, at least one retention tang, and an abutment leg. The U-shaped section has a base leg and opposing upper and lower legs extending from the base leg. The upper leg has an inner face facing the lower leg. The at least one tang extends away from the U-shaped section and inner face. The abutment leg extends from the lower leg and has a midpoint between a top edge and a bottom edge. The midpoint is not planar with the top and bottom edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignees: Kelsey-Hayes Company, Lucas Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Manuel Barbosa, Kraig E. Gerber, Anthony Dixon, Frank Madzgalla, Juergen Korte, Tobias Lenarz, Raphael Mueller, Philip Kexel
  • BRAKE CLIP FOR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY AND DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SUCH A BRAKE CLIP
    Publication number: 20180163800
    Abstract: A disc brake assembly includes a brake clip having a U-shaped section, at least one retention tang, and an abutment leg. The U-shaped section has a base leg and opposing upper and lower legs extending from the base leg. The upper leg has an inner face facing the lower leg. The at least one tang extends away from the U-shaped section and inner face. The abutment leg extends from the lower leg and has a midpoint between a top edge and a bottom edge. The midpoint is not planar with the top and bottom edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Applicants: Kelsey-Hayes Company, Lucas Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Manuel Barbosa, Kraig E. Gerber, Anthony Dixon, Frank Madzgalla, Juergen Korte, Tobias Lenarz, Raphael Mueller, Philip Kexel