Patents by Inventor Thomas Henry Jordan

Thomas Henry Jordan 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).

  • Apparatus and method for depressing brake drum springs
    Patent number: 7942083
    Abstract: A c-clamp locking device has been specially modified to depress brake drum springs while the brake shoes are replaced. The device has opposing c-clamp jaws, one of which has a blunt end for compression against the surface of the brake drum, and the other of which has a ring for compressing the brake drum spring. The jaws are adjustable relative to each other. A locking mechanism enables the device to lock in place when the brake drum spring is appropriately compressed, allowing the mechanic to use both hands unencumbered when replacing brake shoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Thomas Henry Jordan
  • Apparatus and method for depressing brake drum springs
    Publication number: 20090223331
    Abstract: A c-clamp locking device has been specially modified to depress brake drum springs while the brake shoes are replaced. The device has opposing c-clamp jaws, one of which has a blunt end for compression against the surface of the brake drum, and the other of which has a ring for compressing the brake drum spring. The jaws are adjustable relative to each other. A locking mechanism enables the device to lock in place when the brake drum spring is appropriately compressed, allowing the mechanic to use both hands unencumbered when replacing brake shoes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventor: Thomas Henry Jordan