Patents by Inventor Philippe Lassaiz

Philippe Lassaiz 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).

  • Patent number: 4613028
    Abstract: The operating member of a clutch release bearing suitable for an automotive vehicle is associated with a generally annular bush. This is constrained to move in the axial direction with the operating member, at least in the axial direction in which a corresponding control member is operative. The bush has at least one integral radial arm for the control member to act on. On the rear side of the or each arm relative to the direction in which the control member is operative, the bush comprises at least one integral reinforcing rib. On the front side of the or each arm there is disposed a protective member adapted to have the control member act on it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1986
    Assignee: Valeo
    Inventors: Pierre Renaud, Philippe Lassaiz