Patents by Inventor Steve S. Nagai

Steve S. Nagai 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).

  • Mid-radius disc brake shoe contact pads
    Patent number: 5289903
    Abstract: A disc brake is provided with a modified outer brake pad to brake flange contact area. The modified contact area leaves a substantial portion of the outer brake pad unsupported leading to reduced outer diameter/inner diameter radial taper wear of the brake pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 1, 1994
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Steve S. Nagai, Wolfgang Melinat, Daniel E. Denlinger
  • Mid-radius disc brake shoe contact pads
    Patent number: 5236068
    Abstract: A disc brake is provided with a modified outer brake pad to brake flange contact area. The modified contact area leaves a substantial portion of the outer brake pad unsupported leading to reduced outer diameter/inner diameter radial taper wear of the brake pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1993
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Steve S. Nagai, Wolfgang Melinat, Daniel E. Denlinger
  • Disc brake piston and brake pad assembly
    Patent number: 4596317
    Abstract: A planar body spring attaches the inboard shoe and lining assembly to the piston of a disc brake caliper. The spring also serves as a shield for the piston boot seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Assignee: General Motors Corporation
    Inventors: Steve S. Nagai, Robert M. Carpenter