Joseph D Kay

US Patent:

6374959, Apr 23, 2002

Filed:

May 27, 1998

Appl. No.:

09/085985

Inventors:

Joseph A. Kay - Highland MI

Assignee:

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

F16D 6900

US Classification:

188 731, 188250 R, 188250 B, 188 732, 188 711

Abstract:

Shoe and lining assemblies for use in disc brakes are disclosed that have centroids of the backing plate halves which are very close to the centroids of the actuator pistons. In this way, the forces from the pistons are evenly distributed across the backing plate surface area to result in better braking operation.

US Patent:

6378658, Apr 30, 2002

Filed:

May 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/568271

Inventors:

Joseph A. Kay - Highland MI

Assignee:

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Technology, L.L.C. - Troy MI

International Classification:

F01M 1104

US Classification:

1841052, 188264 B

Abstract:

A system continuously lubricates critical areas, such as bushings and seals, in a cam brake shaft. A fresh source of lubrication is provided at a generally constant pressure. This is accomplished using a centrally located spring and an adjacent pair of axially sliding inboard seals that apply a continuous pressure to strategically disposed lubricating fluid between each of a pair of main seals at each end of the tubular cam housing and a respective inboard seal positioned at an end of the centrally located spring.

US Patent:

20070056816, Mar 15, 2007

Filed:

Nov 30, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/606831

Inventors:

Roy Hayford - Canton MI, US
Joseph Kay - Highland MI, US
Holly Giangrande - Troy MI, US

Assignee:

ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

F16D 65/04

US Classification:

18825000B, 18825000G

Abstract:

A brake component assembly includes a support plate and a friction lining mounted to the support plate with a plurality of fasteners. A sealing barrier is formed between the support plate and the friction lining. A liquid material is initially applied to at least one of the support plate and friction lining, which are then fastened together. The liquid material subsequently forms the sealing barrier between the support plate and the friction lining. Optionally, a flexible gasket is used to form the sealing barrier. The flexible gasket is sandwiched between the support plate and friction lining when the support plate and friction lining are fastened together.

US Patent:

20130211683, Aug 15, 2013

Filed:

Jan 14, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/740395

Inventors:

Joseph Kay - Highland MI, US

Assignee:

ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

B60T 17/22
B60T 7/00

US Classification:

701 70, 701 344

Abstract:

A method of controlling a brake system of a vehicle. The method may include determining whether an environmental brake pad wear condition is detected that may be indicative of wear of a friction material of a brake pad assembly due to an environmental contaminant.

US Patent:

20130240307, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/422188

Inventors:

Roy L. Hayford - Canton MI, US
Joseph A. Kay - Highland MI, US
Kurt Heydenburg - Howell MI, US
Pradeep D. Mirji - Bangalore, IN
Vishwanath Ramachandra - Bangalore, IN

International Classification:

F16D 65/40
F16D 65/52
F16D 65/42

US Classification:

188196 C

Abstract:

A slack adjuster comprises a worm shaft that is configured to drive a worm gear adapted for coupling to a camshaft. An adjustment assembly receives slack adjustment input from a push rod and is configured to automatically rotate the worm shaft when brake slack exceeds a predetermined limit. The slack adjuster includes a manual adjuster that is moveable between a non-adjustment position where the manual adjuster is de-coupled from the worm shaft and a manual adjustment position where the manual adjuster is coupled to the worm shaft such that a position of the worm shaft can be manually adjusted as needed.

US Patent:

20130240308, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 16, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/422253

Inventors:

Joseph A. Kay - Highland MI, US
Roy L. Hayford - Canton MI, US
Kurt Heydenburg - Howell MI, US
Pradeep D. Mirji - Bangalore, IN
Vishwanath Ramachandra - Bangalore, IN

International Classification:

F16D 65/40
F16D 65/52
B23P 11/00
F16D 65/42

US Classification:

188196 C, 29428

Abstract:

A slack adjuster comprises a worm gear configured to be coupled to a camshaft, a worm shaft in engagement with the worm gear, and a housing having a lever configured for connection to a brake chamber output rod. The housing includes an opening that receives the worm gear and a blind bore that receives the worm shaft. An adjustment assembly is installed within the blind bore and is coupled to the worm shaft. The adjustment assembly is configured to automatically rotate the worm shaft when brake slack exceeds a predetermined limit.

US Patent:

58758739, Mar 2, 1999

Filed:

May 5, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/851107

Inventors:

Joseph A. Kay - Highland MI
Kenneth G. Hooper - Redford MI
Fabio Santinato - Novara, IT

Assignee:

Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC - Troy MI

International Classification:

F16D 6540

US Classification:

188 7338

Abstract:

A disc brake includes inventive backing plates. The backing plate includes tabs located at each end with a spring supported on a top edge of the backing plate between the tabs. The spring maintains the brake pad assemblies in proper orientation with respect to the disc and reduce the amount of noise created by the brake pad assembly components while the vehicle is in operation.