Patents by Inventor Ray Arbesman

Ray Arbesman 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).

  • MODULAR BRAKE PAD
    Publication number: 20140224604
    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: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Ray ARBESMAN, Nghi PHAM
  • FINE EDGE BRAKE BACKING PLATE
    Publication number: 20140216868
    Abstract: A brake plate is provided that has a substantially planar metallic body having a first friction facing surface and a second opposing caliper facing surface. The plate has a thickness between the first and second surfaces. The body is formed by stamping a metallic material such that edges of the body are shaved along at least 75% of the thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Ray ARBESMAN
  • PRECUT ADHESIVE BODY SUPPORT ARTICLES AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140213956
    Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive support article for supporting a body part of a user. A single-sided stretchable adhesive tape blank is precut into a sheet having a central anchoring portion and a plurality of outwardly extending fingers. The sheet is marked with visual indicators to guide the user of the support article for applying the central anchoring portion onto a first exterior surface of the body part and for stretching the fingers before adhering them at a predetermined distance away from the central anchoring portion. The adhesive support article can also be provided in a support system with at least one corresponding body landmark article, providing further guidance for applying the support article to the desired body part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Ray ARBESMAN, Kevin JARDINE
  • Modular brake pad
    Patent number: 8752679
    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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham, Stewart Kahn
  • Precut adhesive body support articles and support system
    Patent number: 8742196
    Abstract: The invention provides an adhesive support article for supporting a body part of a user. A single-sided stretchable adhesive tape blank is precut into a sheet having a central anchoring portion and a plurality of outwardly extending fingers. The sheet is marked with visual indicators to guide the user of the support article for applying the central anchoring portion onto a first exterior surface of the body part and for stretching the fingers before adhering them at a predetermined distance away from the central anchoring portion. The adhesive support article can also be provided in a support system with at least one corresponding body landmark article, providing further guidance for applying the support article to the desired body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Kevin Jardine
  • BRAKE BACKING PLATE WITH STEP-CHAMFER
    Publication number: 20130341135
    Abstract: A brake plate is provided that has a substantially planar metallic body with a first friction facing surface, a second opposing caliper facing surface, a pair of relatively long edges, and a pair of relatively short edges. At least one of the long edges has a step-chamfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Ray ARBESMAN, Nghi PHAM
  • CONTUSION TAPE
    Publication number: 20130334084
    Abstract: A contusion patch comprising a high stretch therapeutic tape with an adhesive backing is disclosed in this specification. The tape has an anchoring portion that adheres to a contusion and a plurality of fingers that extend from the anchoring portion. The tape is less than about 5 inches in length and about 2 inches in width when unstretched. A frangible release liner covers the adhesive backing of the tape prior to application. The release liner has a greater surface area than the tape, so that an exposed strip of the release liner extends around the tapes perimeter. The release liner is scored at junctions between the anchoring portion and the fingers to allow selective removal during staggered application of the tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Ray Arbesman
  • SOLAR COLLECTOR
    Publication number: 20130170058
    Abstract: A solar collector array is disclosed. The array has a plurality of thin walled dishes interconnected by unitary webbing. The dishes and the webbing are formed from a single metallic sheet. Each dish is pressed into a symmetric parabolic surface that concentrates incident light to a position in front of the dish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham, Albert Bachli
  • APPARATUS FOR TEXTURING THE SURFACE OF A BRAKE PLATE
    Publication number: 20130152654
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for texturing the surface of a brake plate has three die plates and spring supports therebetween. A toothed tooling mounts to the top die plate above an anvil on the centre die plate both of which ride on posts held by the lower die plate. The toothed tooling comprises multiple blades each with multiple replaceable toothed inserts are held in a cartridge arrangement. The anvil receives brake plates from a separately supported plate feed mechanism with greatly reduced reciprocating mass. The complete die set can be set up on the bench and inserted ready to use in any style of press where the press ram contacts the upper die plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham
  • BRAKE SHIM HAVING LUBRICANT COMPARTMENT
    Publication number: 20130068574
    Abstract: A shim for a disc brake pad is provided. The shim is formed of a generally planar metal sheet that has a plurality of curved or bent edge tabs extending out from its edges thereof to engage the brake pad. A centrally disposed raised area is provided on the shim. The raised area serves as a compartment for lubricant when the shim is retained on the brake pad. The raised area has at least one lubricant access port to allow lubricant to be introduced into the compartment without removing the shim from the brake pad. A disc brake pad assembly having the shim is also provided. A method of lubricating the assembly via the access port is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventor: Ray Arbesman
  • Piston-side brake shim
    Patent number: 8348025
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham
  • 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
  • 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
  • Textured therapeutic tape brace
    Patent number: D679405
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Fox Factory, Inc.
    Inventor: Ray Arbesman
  • Brake shim
    Patent number: D688609
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Abdool Azaad
  • Brake shim
    Patent number: D688610
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Abdool Azaad
  • Brake shim
    Patent number: D688996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Abdool Azaad
  • Brake shim
    Patent number: D688997
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Abdool Azaad
  • Brake shim
    Patent number: D688998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Abdool Azaad
  • Coiled material with surface hook texture
    Patent number: D716643
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: R.A. Investment Management S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Ray Arbesman, Nghi Pham, Winston MacKelvie