Patents by Inventor Tom C. Hardies

Tom C. Hardies 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).

  • Multi-segmented friction plate with maximized steel-to-oil surface area for improved thermal capacity
    Publication number: 20040099371
    Abstract: A process for forming a friction plate includes the steps of: adhering a plurality of segments of friction materials to a preheated core plate. Each segment of friction material has a layer of an adhesive material laminated to a bottom surface of the segment such that the adhesive material is in contact with the preheated core plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventors: Tom C. Hardies, Kevin P. Murphy, Steven J. Kowal