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Ronald S. Plantan
Also filed as: PLANTAN RONALD · PLANTAN RONALD S
71 granted patents·12 pending applications·866 citations·filing 1974–2021
99Inventor score
Files withBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE20INDIAN HEAD INC20PLANTAN RONALD S14BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS11BENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC5
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83 records- 0197US8544614B1Disc brake pad mounting and retention system and methodPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2012·Granted Oct 1, 2013·40 cites·14 claims
- 0297US8540061B1Disc brake pad mounting and retention system and methodPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 24, 2013·27 cites·7 claims
- 0395US5825287AVehicle brake monitoring systemINDIAN HEAD IND·Filed 1995·Granted Oct 20, 1998·99 cites·64 claims
- 0495US4261624ABrake systemWHITE MOTOR CORP·Filed 1979·Granted Apr 14, 1981·37 cites·28 claims
- 0594US9409267B2Snap-in center seal bushingPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2010·Granted Aug 9, 2016·12 cites·11 claims
- 0693US9322446B2Turbo drum for drum brakesBENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 26, 2016·10 cites·19 claims
- 0792US9097304B2Disc brake pad mounting and retention system and methodBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2012·Granted Aug 4, 2015·11 cites·16 claims
- 0891US6888451B1Method of monitoring the power spring of a spring brake actuatorINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 2003·Granted May 3, 2005·27 cites·7 claims
- 0991US6360649B1Spring brake actuatorINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 26, 2002·33 cites·17 claims
- 1091US6349629B1Brake actuatorINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 2000·Granted Feb 26, 2002·42 cites·14 claims
- 1189US4230373ABrake systemWHITE MOTOR CORP·Filed 1978·Granted Oct 28, 1980·23 cites·23 claims
- 1288US8973720B2Disc brake pad mounting and retention system and methodPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 10, 2015·7 cites·16 claims
- 1388US8161614B2Air disk brake caliper pre-stressing method and pre-stressed caliper apparatusPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2009·Granted Apr 24, 2012·8 cites·22 claims
- 1487US8960381B2Disc brake pad mounting and retention system and methodBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 24, 2015·7 cites·14 claims
- 1584US9765835B2Parking piston direct connection to APR rodPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2011·Granted Sep 19, 2017·6 cites·20 claims
- 1684US9303705B2Brake disc and mounting arrangement for a brake discBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2014·Granted Apr 5, 2016·6 cites·20 claims
- 1784US4003606ABrake systemWHITE MOTOR CORP·Filed 1975·Granted Jan 18, 1977·17 cites·17 claims
- 1882US8453556B2Non-threaded method for assembling a center hole parking diaphragm and adapter push rod with a clip and washerPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2010·Granted Jun 4, 2013·8 cites·20 claims
- 1981US8909449B2System, controller and method for preventing vehicle rollawayBENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 9, 2014·4 cites·32 claims
- 2081US7708122B2Automatic slack adjusterBENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS·Filed 2005·Granted May 4, 2010·11 cites·24 claims
- 2181US5507217APerforate diaphragm alignment system for spring brake actuatorsINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 1994·Granted Apr 16, 1996·25 cites·22 claims
- 2280US10965186B2Drum brake concept for use with an electric wheel end drive motorBENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC·Filed 2018·Granted Mar 30, 2021·2 cites·12 claims
- 2380US7175006B2Apparatus and method for sensing disc brake actuator positionBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 13, 2007·17 cites·30 claims
- 2477US8714318B2Parking brake chamber internal breathing systemDARNER BRETT S·Filed 2011·Granted May 6, 2014·6 cites·16 claims
- 2576US9506512B2Brake carrier mounting arrangementBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 29, 2016·3 cites·9 claims
- 2676US9156458B2Braking system with non-spring parking brake actuatorBENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYS·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 13, 2015·3 cites·29 claims
- 2776US5445440AFull-function valve for heavy duty semi-trailer brake systemsECHLIN INC·Filed 1994·Granted Aug 29, 1995·21 cites·4 claims
- 2875US8973240B2Disc brake pad mounting and retention system and methodPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2012·Granted Mar 10, 2015·3 cites·11 claims
- 2975US8423191B2Air disk brake caliper pre-stressing method and pre-stressed caliper apparatusPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2011·Granted Apr 16, 2013·2 cites·12 claims
- 3074US11973401B2Drum brake apparatus for a vehicle air braking system and method of assembling the sameBENDIX COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS LLC·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 30, 2024·0 cites·16 claims
- 3173US9903426B1Brake actuator apparatus for shielding and centeringBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2016·Granted Feb 27, 2018·2 cites·16 claims
- 3272US9341220B2Brake pad retention device and methodBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2013·Granted May 17, 2016·2 cites·28 claims
- 3372US9132820B2Non-pressure plate stone shield with energy absorbing lugs, and pushrod shield for welded clevisPLANTAN RONALD S·Filed 2012·Granted Sep 15, 2015·3 cites·36 claims
- 3472US9062728B2Hinged table brake shoeBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2013·Granted Jun 23, 2015·2 cites·20 claims
- 3571US8783427B2Air disc brake adjuster for improved running clearanceBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2012·Granted Jul 22, 2014·2 cites·20 claims
- 3670US7493994B2Spring brake actuator with mid-located springBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 24, 2009·11 cites·25 claims
- 3770US7461907B2Rod/seal bearing arrangement utilizing locking fingersBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2005·Granted Dec 9, 2008·5 cites·24 claims
- 3870US5632192ASpring brake actuator with indicator for fully released conditionINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 1995·Granted May 27, 1997·26 cites·20 claims
- 3970US5623863ADual-thread release bolt for spring brake actuatorINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 1995·Granted Apr 29, 1997·21 cites·20 claims
- 4068USD764987SDisc brake padBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2014·Granted Aug 30, 2016·14 cites·1 claims
- 4166US5671654ASealed spring brake actuatorINDIAN HEAD IND·Filed 1995·Granted Sep 30, 1997·19 cites·15 claims
- 4263US5775202ADeformed clamp band made from continuous rollINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 1996·Granted Jul 7, 1998·17 cites·3 claims
- 4363US5765466ABrake actuator with self-centering diaphramINDIAN HEAD IND·Filed 1997·Granted Jun 16, 1998·24 cites·8 claims
- 4463US5636562ASpring brake actuator with release tool requiring limited axial spaceINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 1995·Granted Jun 10, 1997·18 cites·11 claims
- 4563US5497742ADrive through crankshaftMIDLAND BRAKE INC·Filed 1994·Granted Mar 12, 1996·19 cites·16 claims
- 4662US6267043B1Brake actuator assemblyINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 1999·Granted Jul 31, 2001·16 cites·20 claims
- 4762US5992297AEasy fit diaphragmINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 1998·Granted Nov 30, 1999·22 cites·15 claims
- 4861US3947072ABrake systemWHITE MOTOR CORP·Filed 1974·Granted Mar 30, 1976·14 cites·29 claims
- 4960US6354187B1Brake actuator having a damping stone shieldINDIAN HEAD INC·Filed 2000·Granted Mar 12, 2002·6 cites·24 claims
- 5058US9574627B2Disc brake pad mounting and retention system and methodBENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE·Filed 2015·Granted Feb 21, 2017·0 cites·7 claims
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