Patents by Inventor Victor J. Raye

Victor J. Raye 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: 11598451
    Abstract: A manifold system with a manifold body having a length greater than a width and a height of the manifold body, a top surface with a first groove extending along a length of the manifold body, a bottom surface with a second groove extending along a length of the manifold body, at least one mounting hole extending through one of a first side surface or a second side surface of the manifold body and through one of the first groove or the second groove, a plurality of connection fittings including at least one connection fitting on each of the first and second side surfaces of the manifold body, at least one internal passage way within the manifold body fluidly connecting at least two of the plurality of connection fittings, and at least one fastening element removably engaged within the at least one mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Products Corporation
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan
  • Publication number: 20200240553
    Abstract: A manifold system with a manifold body having a length greater than a width and a height of the manifold body, a top surface with a first groove extending along a length of the manifold body, a bottom surface with a second groove extending along a length of the manifold body, at least one mounting hole extending through one of a first side surface or a second side surface of the manifold body and through one of the first groove or the second groove, a plurality of connection fittings including at least one connection fitting on each of the first and second side surfaces of the manifold body, at least one internal passage way within the manifold body fluidly connecting at least two of the plurality of connection fittings, and at least one fastening element removably engaged within the at least one mounting hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan
  • Patent number: 10690269
    Abstract: A manifold system with a manifold body having a length greater than a width and a height of the manifold body, a top surface with a first groove extending along the entire length of the manifold body, a bottom surface with a second groove extending along the entire length of the manifold body, at least one mounting hole extending through one of a first side surface or a second side surface of the manifold body and through one of the first groove or the second groove, a plurality of connection fittings including at least one connection fitting on each of the first and second side surfaces of the manifold body, at least one internal passage way within the manifold body fluidly connecting at least two of the plurality of connection fittings, and at least one fastening element removably engaged within the at least one mounting hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Products Corporation
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan
  • Publication number: 20180051829
    Abstract: A manifold system with a manifold body having a length greater than a width and a height of the manifold body, a top surface with a first groove extending along the entire length of the manifold body, a bottom surface with a second groove extending along the entire length of the manifold body, at least one mounting hole extending through one of a first side surface or a second side surface of the manifold body and through one of the first groove or the second groove, a plurality of connection fittings including at least one connection fitting on each of the first and second side surfaces of the manifold body, at least one internal passage way within the manifold body fluidly connecting at least two of the plurality of connection fittings, and at least one fastening element removably engaged within the at least one mounting hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan
  • Patent number: 9834192
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system that automatically purges contaminants from an air pressure tank when the emergency brakes of a vehicle are set. In one preferred embodiment, the system comprises a valve comprising an input port, an exhaust port, and a control port. The input port is in fluid connection with a drain on the pressurized air tank, and the control port is in fluid connection with an emergency brake line of the vehicle. When the emergency brakes are engaged, the valve is open such that the input port and the exhaust port are in fluid connection operable for air and contaminants from the pressurized air tank to be expelled from the pressurized air tank through the exhaust port. When the emergency brakes are not engaged, the valve is closed such that the input port and exhaust port are not in fluid connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: HALDEX BRAKE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, David G. Engelbert
  • Patent number: 9829121
    Abstract: A system module, manifold system and method for installing and/or attaching a manifold system to a trailer/dolly system module. The manifold system includes groove and at least one fastener for securing the manifold system to the system module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Products Corporation
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan
  • Patent number: 9604611
    Abstract: An anti-lock brake system module for a trailer or dolly, including a module panel having a front side and a back side facing in an opposite direction to the front side, a plurality of anti-lock brake system components, at least a portion of the components attached to the front side of the module panel and at least a portion of the components attached to the back side of the module panel, the plurality of anti-lock brake system components including an anti-lock brake valve and an electronic control unit, and a mounting element for removably connecting the module panel to a mounting location, such as an I-beam, of the trailer or dolly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Products Corporation
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Publication number: 20160152215
    Abstract: An anti-lock brake system module for a trailer or dolly, including a module panel having a front side and a back side facing in an opposite direction to the front side, a plurality of anti-lock brake system components, at least a portion of the components attached to the front side of the module panel and at least a portion of the components attached to the back side of the module panel, the plurality of anti-lock brake system components including an anti-lock brake valve and an electronic control unit, and a mounting element for removably connecting the module panel to a mounting location, such as an I-beam, of the trailer or dolly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Patent number: 9267520
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: HALDEX BRAKE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Publication number: 20140286696
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Publication number: 20140251437
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system that automatically purges contaminants from an air pressure tank when the emergency brakes of a vehicle are set. In one preferred embodiment, the system comprises a valve comprising an input port, an exhaust port, and a control port. The input port is in fluid connection with a drain on the pressurized air tank, and the control port is in fluid connection with an emergency brake line of the vehicle. When the emergency brakes are engaged, the valve is open such that the input port and the exhaust port are in fluid connection operable for air and contaminants from the pressurized air tank to be expelled from the pressurized air tank through the exhaust port. When the emergency brakes are not engaged, the valve is closed such that the input port and exhaust port are not in fluid connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: HALDEX BRAKE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: VICTOR J. RAYE, DAVID G. ENGELBERT
  • Patent number: 8777169
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Corporation
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Patent number: 8511929
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Haldex Brake Corporation
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Publication number: 20110278428
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene
  • Publication number: 20110236128
    Abstract: A manifold system and method for installing and/or attaching a manifold system to a trailer/dolly system module. The manifold system includes groove and at least one fastener for securing the manifold system to the system module, allowing for the manifold system to be easily installed and quickly replaceable, which allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle, while minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan
  • Publication number: 20100215429
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a trailer/dolly air brake system module onto a mounting surface of a trailer/dolly using a mounting element. More particularly, a trailer/dolly air brake system module is mounted to an I-beam or C-channel of the trailer/dolly via welding methods, fasteners, or clamps. This allows the trailer/dolly air brake system module to be easily removable and replaceable, minimizing trailer/dolly down time as well as diagnostic troubleshooting/repair time. More particularly, the system module is for a trailer/dolly air brake system module. The method allows for continued use of a trailer/dolly vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Victor J. Raye, Jerry J. Donovan, James L. Greene