Angelo R Gonzalez

US Patent:

6446767, Sep 10, 2002

Filed:

Aug 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/941336

Inventors:

Angelo Gonzalez - St Petersburg FL 33713
Robin Wilkie - St. Petersburg FL 33709

International Classification:

F16D 5502

US Classification:

188 716, 188 724

Abstract:

A piston structure for use in a brake caliper has a cylindrical base portion having an annular receiving recess and a base mounted spring received therein. A cylindrical brake pad engaging portion has an annular recess formed within its length. A recess is formed within the length of the base portion with an elastomeric o-ring positioned within the recess. A thin layer of metallic material is integrally formed with the remainder of the piston. The thin layer of metallic material is adapted to engage the surface of an adjacent brake pad.

US Patent:

20140315696, Oct 23, 2014

Filed:

Aug 8, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/577941

Inventors:

Angelo Gonzalez - St. Petersburg FL, US

International Classification:

A63B 21/02

US Classification:

482121

Abstract:

A housing () has a geometric periphery. A chamber is formed within the housing. A spring () is coupled within the chamber. The spring is fabricated of a composite material. The composite material includes a binder with axially aligned fibers. A handle () is provided exterior of the housing. A guide assembly () is coupled to the housing. A cord () passes through housing and around the guide assembly. The cord couples the handle and the spring.