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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6142267 | Disc brake rotor An improved vehicle disc brake rotor is disclosed having a unique vented design. The rotor includes a pair of brake friction plates maintained in spaced relationship by a plurality of radially extending fins. Each friction plate is tapered radially from t... | 11/07/2000 |
| 5895026 | Foil wound coil for a solenoid valve A solenoid coil formed by winding a conductive foil tape upon a sleeve and method for making same. The coil includes a free standing wire termination which is wound into the coil. Alternately, the end of the foil tape can be folded to form a coil terminat... | 04/20/1999 |
| 5795038 | Hydraulic valve control unit for vehicular anti-lock brake and traction control systems A valve control unit for anti-lock and traction control systems for automotive vehicles and valve structures for the valve control unit. The valve control unit has a valve body housing having cylindrical cavities for receiving the internal portion of the ... | 08/18/1998 |
| 5741049 | Brake proportioning valve A brake proportioning valve displaying low restriction to fluid flow and short fluid shear path is suitable for use in vehicular traction control systems and capable of supplying a high volume of fluid to the traction control system high pressure pump und... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5741050 | Switchable fast-fill hydraulic circuit for use in vehicle braking systems An antilock/traction control/vehicle stability braking system hydraulic circuit using a fluid flow intensifier to provide a rapid application of fluid pressure to brakes during a TC/vehicle stability control operation at a flow rate that is greater than i... | 04/21/1998 |
| 5645328 | Early activation recovery control method and system for vehicle anti-lock brake system A control method and system for a vehicle anti-lock brake system to provide for recovery from premature activation of the vehicle anti-lock brake system. The control system includes a microprocessor and accompanying components to perform the control metho... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5633797 | Method and system for testing a wheel speed sensor input circuit in an ABS and/or TC system Test signals are generated by a microcontroller (i.e., micro) and coupled to a transistor which is in series with an inductive sensor of a wheel speed sensor input circuit to test the input circuit. In one test, a test signal from the micro sweeps through... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5620240 | Anti-lock brake method and system including a variable primary to secondary apply hold stage A method and system for controlling an anti-lock brake system cycle rate in a vehicle wherein the cycle includes a primary apply stage and a secondary apply stage in which increasing pressure is applied to the brake. The primary and secondary stages are s... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5620042 | Method of casting a composite disc brake rotor A generally annular rotor insert is formed by casting a metal matrix composite. The rotor insert includes a pair of brake friction plates which are disposed in mutually spaced apart relationship. The brake friction plates include inner surfaces and genera... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5601345 | Stationary seal ABS pump A piston-type pump suitable for use in vehicle control systems contains a piston element sliding within a stepped bore of a pump body, leakage of fluid past the piston element being prevented through use of a stationary seal surrounding the piston element... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5593133 | Variable assist steering pressure control valve A control valve for use in a variable assist power steering system of a vehicle having a valve element disposed within a valve chamber formed in a valve housing. The valve element is connected by a coupling to a proportional solenoid which is mounted upon... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5584515 | Double locking vehicle door latch A vehicle door latch assembly including a lock mechanism actuatable between a locked and unlocked condition and providing a double locking feature. The lock mechanism includes a first locking member adapted to selectively rotate about a first axis between... | 12/17/1996 |
| 5577583 | Free wheel double lock clutch mechanism A clutch providing lost motion between a motor operated mechanism for operating a vehicle door lock and a manually operated mechanism for operating the vehicle door lock. The clutch includes a cam member rotatable about an axis between a first "locking" p... | 11/26/1996 |
| 5575358 | Molded piston having metallic cover for disc brake assembly A disc brake piston includes a body formed from a plastic material and a cover formed from a metallic material. The body of the piston is molded from a synthetic resin material and is generally hollow and cylindrical in shape, defining an axis and includi... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5567024 | Method and system for damping wheel speed oscillation on vehicles having anti-lock brake systems A method and system for damping wheel speed oscillation during an anti-lock braking event. The method includes the initial step of sensing the wheel speed and determining a wheel slip based on the sensed wheel speed and a vehicle speed reference. Next, th... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5549181 | Brake shoe retractor clip for disc brake assembly A retraction mechanism for a disc brake assembly which applies a generally constant restoring force urging the brake shoes apart from one another regardless of the amount of wear of the friction pads. The disc brake assembly includes an anchor plate upon ... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5542503 | Rotor for disc brake assembly A rotor adapted for use in a vehicle disc brake assembly includes an inner annular mounting flange portion defining a rotational axis and an outer annular disc portion. The outer annular disc portion includes a pair of friction plates which are connected ... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5538112 | Parking and emergancy brake actuating lever for drum brake assembly An actuating lever for a parking and emergency brake mechanism for use in a vehicle drum brake assembly includes a backing plate mounted on the vehicle for supporting a pair of brake shoes. A service brake mechanism is provided for selectively moving the ... | 07/23/1996 |
| 5535856 | Antivibration clip which biases friction pad and caliper in same direction A vehicle disc brake caliper assembly which includes an improved structure for supporting a caliper relative to an associated anchor plate. The disc brake caliper assembly includes an anchor plate including first and second spaced apart guide rails, and a... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5529466 | Reciprocating valved piston hydraulic pump assembly for anti-lock braking system A pumping device is provided for pumping fluid from an inlet to an outlet. The pump comprises a piston reciprocable between an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber, a first valve between the inlet and the inlet chamber and responsive to reciprocation of th... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5529324 | System and method for vehicle roll control A system and method for controlling vehicle roll, such as during a cornering maneuver. The roll control system and method include a sensor for sensing roll of the vehicle, a roll control signal generator for generating a roll control signal in response to... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5509510 | Composite disc brake rotor and method for producing same A composite disc brake rotor including a generally hat-shaped rotor body cast from an alloy, and a generally annular rotor insert cast from a metal matrix composite. The rotor body includes a generally centrally located mounting surface, and a radially ou... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5498040 | Deck lid latch and actuator An electrically operated latch device which includes a base, a striker moveable relative to the base, and a latch fork mounted on the base which is rotatable to capture the striker to prevent movement of the striker relative to the base. The latch fork ca... | 03/12/1996 |
| 5490072 | Method and system for detecting the proper functioning of an ABS control unit utilizing dual programmed microprocessors A method and apparatus for detecting the proper functioning of an ABS control unit which utilizes dual programmed microprocessors, the second of which calculates mismatched wheel speed and both of which calculate extended control loop time. When computed ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5486758 | Integral variable reluctance speed sensor A variable reluctance magnetic transducer including a tubular housing having a closed end and an open end. A bracket is attached to the outside of the housing a predetermined distance form the closed end of the housing. A core supporting a ferrous metal p... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5485678 | Apparatus and method for measuring the circularity and eccentricity of a brake drum while mounted upon a vehicle An apparatus and method for measuring the circularity of a brake drum while the brake drum is mounted upon a vehicle. The apparatus includes a linear voltage displacement transducer mounted upon a stationary portion of the vehicle. The transducer senses t... | 01/23/1996 |
| 5485379 | Method and system for detecting the proper functioning of an ABS control unit utilizing substantially identical programmed microprocessors A method and apparatus for detecting the proper functioning of an ABS control unit which utilizes substantially identical programmed microprocessors which calculate mismatched wheel speed and extended control loop time. When computed wheel velocities are ... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5482362 | Anti-lock brake control valve control module An anti-lock brake system control valve having a removable coil support module mounted upon a valve body is disclosed. The module is divided into a first portion which carries solenoid coils for actuating valves in the valve body and a second sealed porti... | 01/09/1996 |
| 5480007 | Disc brake rotor A disc brake rotor produced by a machining method includes a friction disc having generally parallel inner and outer machined friction faces adapted to be frictionally engaged by a pair of brake pads of the disc brake assembly. Each of the inner and outer... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5474339 | Door latch with double locking antitheft feature A vehicle door latch assembly including a pivotal rotor engagable with the striker pin. A pawl is moveable between a blocking position retaining the rotor in engagement with the striker pin, and a release position permitting the rotor to disengage the str... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5464187 | Mounting bracket for an anti-lock brake/traction control system control valve A mounting bracket for an anti-lock brake/traction control system control valve including a three point suspension. The bracket includes a base portion adapted for attachment to a vehicle. Three supporting members extend perpendicularly from the base port... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5454629 | Method and apparatus for pressure control Methods for brake pressure control in a vehicular antilock brake system wherein brake pressure is restored to within a window of peak brake pressure after a reduction in pressure in response to a forced departure during vehicle braking. In a preferred emb... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5439279 | Vehicular anti-lock brake system hydraulic control unit A vehicle anti-lock brake system control unit having a control valve for a housing with a control valve bore therein. The control valve includes a sleeve with a moveable armature, and a coil surrounding the sleeve for moving the armature. The control valv... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5430926 | Method of producing a rotatable brake component and bearing assembly A method of producing a rotatable brake component and bearing assembly is disclosed wherein the brake friction surface of the brake component is oriented in a predetermined relationship relative to an inner race of a bearing unit. In accordance with this ... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5398999 | Vehicle brake assembly and method of installation A method of installing a vehicle spindle and brake assembly on a vehicle component. First, the spindle and brake assembly are "preassembled" into a complete brake unit. The preassembled spindle and brake assembly includes a spindle, a rotatable component,... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5390987 | Brake system metering valve with a pressure actuated brake switch A hydraulic brake system metering valve includes an intergal brake switch having at least one pair of contacts. The brake switch contacts are movable between two positions. The combination valve includes a metering valve assembly having an axially shiftab... | 02/21/1995 |
| 5388895 | Method and system for detecting and correcting vehicle speed reference signals in anti-lock brake systems A method and system for correcting an overestimated vehicle reference speed is presented. In one embodiment, speed, slip, and acceleration quantities are computed for at least one wheel of a vehicle. The speed, slip, and acceleration quantities are compar... | 02/14/1995 |
| 5382086 | Vehicular antilock brake system incorporating improved adaptive control feature An antilock brake system selectively, controllably applies and relieves braking force to and from a vehicle wheel. The system determines when the wheel exhibits a tendency to lock during the application of braking force, and when the wheel recovers from i... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5358319 | Method and system for low-to-split mu detection and control for anti-lock brake systems A method and system for modifying anti-lock brake control to a vehicle braking on a surface having a low-mu to split-mu transition. The time duration of the apply stage of an anti-lock brake system cycle is measured for the two front wheels. The measured ... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5357800 | Method for air testing hydraulic brake components A production functional test for hydraulic brake control and traction control units which utilizes compressed air as a test medium. Compressed air is applied to an external port of a hydraulic brake or traction control unit which includes valves, accumula... | 10/25/1994 |
